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 Siem Reap (Cambodia)

It  is the capital of Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Siem Reap has colonial and chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market.  This place houses a collection of temples. Among these the most famous is the Angkor Wat. There are many noticeable places that Siem Reap Travel Guide recommends.
Quick facts

  • Visa process:

    Fee:
    Rs.2000/-

    Processing time:
    3 Working Days

    Documents required:
    1. Two photo 35*45mm white background 80% face should be seen
    2. Valid passport for 6 months
    3. Covering Letter
    4. Return Ticket
    5. Foreign Exchange endorsement or Copy of Credit cards
    6. Proof of Hotel Confirmation

  • Voltage: 220v - 50Hz

  • Time zone: UTC/GMT +7 hours

  • ISD code: 855

  • Currency: Riel (US$1=4100riel) 1 Indian Rupee = 82.0 Cambodian Riel

  • Geography and Climate:

    Geography: Covering a land area of 181,035 square kilometers, Cambodia is divided into 21 provinces. It is bordered to Laos in the north, Thailand in the north and the west and Vietnam in the East and south. Its south and southwest coastlines are 435 kilometers and face the Gulf of Thailand.

    Much of Cambodia is flat with fertile lands, making it one of the main rice producers in the region. The country has three small mountain ranges; the Dangrek Mountains, the Cardamons and the Damrei Mountains. The former two are near Thailand border in the southwest while the last one, which is also called the Elephant Mountains, is southeast of Phnom Penh. Most of beautiful scenery in Cambodia includes vast green rice fields dotted with tilting palm trees and simple thatched roof houses of peasants.

    Another significant feature of Cambodia’s geography is Tonle Sap Lake. This extraordinary lake stretches northwest from the ‘Chaktomuk’ confluence in Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. It is the largest fresh water lake in Southeast Asia, serving as a lifeline of millions of Cambodian populations. Its main water supply is the Mekhong River. During the wet season from June to September, the Mekhong River swells with a massive amount of waters to the point that it reserves the flow of the Tonle Sap River back upriver to the inner area of the Tonle Sap lake for about 120 kilometers. The lake is believed to expand as much as 12,000 square kilometers during this period. The water starts to shrink at the beginning of the dry season to the size of just 2,500 square kilometers. This phenomenon supports a rich and diverse eco-system. There are more than 1000 varieties of water birds, 200 species of fish and other animals inhabiting in the lake. Numerous floating villages of stilted houses are also part of the life in this great lake.

    The lake is about 15 kilometers south of Siem Reap. The ferries from Phnom Penh drop their passengers at the Chong Khneas village here. Boat tours to see the culture and wildlife of the lake are also possible.


    Climate: As a tropical country, Cambodia is warm and wet throughout the year. The average temperature is around 25 degree centigrade (77 degree Fahrenheit). To be more specific, there are 4 seasons in this country.

       1. The cool and dry season (November – February) – it is considered the best     time to visit Cambodia.

       2. The hot and dry season (March – May) – It is hot and humid during the day. It is warm at night. The temperature is about 35 ‘C in one of the hottest days.

       3. The hot and wet season (June – August) – This is the beginning of the rainy season. You will see sunshine in most of the days but it gets wet unexpectedly on some days.

       4. The cool and wet season (September – October) – This is the rainy season period. During this time, the sky is usually clear in the morning while rain will come in the afternoon.


  • How to get there:

    The town is 7 km from the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (IATA code REP). Siem Reap is accessible by direct flights from Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Vientiane, Luang Prabang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hong Kong, Seoul-Incheon, Pusan, Kunming, Kaohsiung and Taipei, and by land from Phnom Penh and the Thai border.


  • When to visit:

    Best time to visit is between september and december.


  • By Road:

    One can get to Siem Reap through land also. One can reached to the city from Bangkok via Aranyaprathet / Poipet border crossings. can also travel to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh by means of bus.


  • By Rail:

    Train services are also available from the Hualamphong station in Bangkok. There is also the Khao San Road which directly reaches Siem Reap.


  • By Air:

    Getting to Siem Reap by air is convenient way as many international destinations operate flights to the city. Seoul, Laos, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Taiwan, Bangkok etc have direct flights to and from Siem Reap.


  • By Water:

    Getting to Siem Reap by ferry services is another notable option. Through the way of Tonle sap lake one can reach the city from Phnom Penh. There are also services from Battambang.

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    Festivals and culture


  • Religious Places:

    Angkor Wat: Angkor Wat (Angkor temple) is the central feature of the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the magnificent remains of the Khmer civilization. Angkor Wat's rising series of five towers culminates in an impressive central tower that symbolizes mythical Mount Meru. Thousands of feet of wall space are covered with intricate carving depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

    Angkor Thom:
    This magnificent inner royal city was built by the end of the 12th century and is renowned for its temple grounds and towering southern gate.

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  • Kidding around:

    Psar Chaa: This flea market offers Khmer antiques as well as tourist souvenirs.

    Central Market:
    Another market where one can find food, clothes and jewellery.


  • Museum and Hill Stations:

    Cambodia Landmine Museum:
    Main article: Aki Ra
    The Land Mine Museum is run by Aki Ra, a former Khmer Rouge child soldier and landmine layer. He started off by turning the garden of his home into a museum of mines and other ordnance. The museum is now located in a purpose-built location approximately 12 miles from Siem Reap in the direction of Banteay Srei.


    Angkor National Museum:

    Opened on 12 November 2007, the Angkor National Museum offers visitors a better understanding of the area's archeological treasures. The Golden Era of the Khmer Kingdom is presented, including the use of state-of-the-art multimedia technology. The museum covers Khmer history, civilization, and cultural heritage in eight galleries:

         Exclusive gallery: 1,000 Buddha images
         Gallery A: Pre-Angkor Period: Khmer Civilization
         Gallery B: Religion and Beliefs
         Gallery C: The great Khmer Kings
         Gallery D: Angkor Wat
         Gallery E: Angkor Thom
         Gallery F: Story from Stones
         Gallery G: Ancient Costume

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  • Travel Tips:

    Make sure to have a passport photo and fresh US dollars handy for a one-month single entry tourist visa.


  • Tourist Offices:

    Khmer Angkor Tour Guide
    +855 63 964 347.


  • ATM's:

    Cambodia Asia Bank
    Siem Reap Airport
    Tel: +(855) (0)63-963152

    Cambodia Commercial Bank
    Siem Reap airport
    Tel: +(855) (0)63-963152.


  • Must do:

    Siem Reap must do's naturally include incredible temples that date back to the 12th century and the Khmer empire. Most of the temples are located just outside of Siem Reap. However, there are also several Siem Reap must do's that exist within the city limits and many tourists miss out on them due to the huge emphasis on visiting the temples. Here are the top 5 must do's for visiting Siem Reap that will allow you to see more of this beautiful Cambodian city.

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