Top 10 Attractions in Siem Reap (2018)
1. Temples of Angkor
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📁 Ancient Ruins, Architecture, Monument
Temples of Angkor – Highlights
- Magnificent classical Khmer architectures
- The largest religious monument in the world
- Temple mountain and galleried temples of Khmer
- Extensive bas-reliefs and majestic sculptures
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:30 – 17:30
- May vary for each temple
Angkor Pass
- 1-Day Pass: 37 USD
- 3-Day Pass: 62 USD
- 7-Day Pass: 72 USD
2. Angkor National Museum
📁 Museum, Historic, Archaeology
Angkor National Museum – Highlights
- History of the Khmer empire and Angkor
- Fine Gallery of 1,000 Buddha Images
- Exhibits of Angkor and Khmer artefacts
Opening Hours
- Apr – Sep
- Daily: 08:30 – 18:00
- Oct – Mar
- Daily: 08:30 – 18:30
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 12 USD
- Children (6-11): 6 USD
- Children (under 6): Free
3. Cambodia Landmine Museum
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📁 Museum, Educational
Cambodia Landmine Museum – Highlights
- History of landmines in Cambodia
- Collection of thousands of landmines
- Story of the man who cleared many landmines
Opening Hours
- Daily: 07:30 – 17:30
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 5 USD
- Children (under 10): Free
4. Phare – Cambodian Circus
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Phare, the Cambodian Circus
📁 Circus, Live Show
Phare Circus – Highlights
- Performance of modern circus arts
- Authentic evening entertainment
- Unique Cambodian story-telling
Opening Hours
- Daily: 20:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: from 18 USD
- Children (5-11): from 10 USD
- Infants (under 5): free (no allocated seat)
- Different seating sections have different prices
5. Tonlé Sap Lake
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📁 Lake, Panorama, Nature
Tonlé Sap Lake – Highlights
- Largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia
- Boat trip through the floating villages
- Scenes of local life among natural landscape
6. Angkor Night Market
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📁 Night Market, Shopping, Spa
Angkor Night Market – Highlights
- Largest night market in Cambodia
- Hundreds of shops to choose from
- Wide range of local goods and souvenirs
- Numerous spa and massage therapies
Opening Hours
- Daily: 17:00 – 23:59
7. Psar Chas (Old Market)
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📁 Local Market, Shopping
Psar Chas – Highlights
- Very popular market in Siem Reap
- Selections of local goods and souvenirs
- Delicious local street foods on sale
8. Angkor Silk Farm
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📁 Workshop, Museum, Artisan
Angkor Silk Farm – Highlights
- Large showroom of high-quality silk products
- Free guided tours of the production of silk fabrics
- Information on the techniques used by the artisans
Opening Hours
- Daily: 08:00 – 17:00
9. Wat Thmei
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📁 Memorial, Historic
Wat Thmei – Highlights
- One of the dreadful killing fields
- Memorial Stupa built for the victims
- Information on Cambodian tragic history
⚠ Warning
- There are mass of bones and human skulls in the premises
- It may not be suitable for little children or the faint-hearted
10. Pub Street
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📁 Nightlife, Entertainment
Pub Street – Highlights
- Most vibrant nightlife area in Siem Reap
- Numerous bars, cafes, and restaurants
- Loud dance music and cheap local beers
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Siem Reap
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 3 August 2017
Last Updated: 3 February 2018