Every traveler knows that Angkor Wat is famous attraction tourism in Siem Reap, Cambodia but just taking few days to discover some other beauties beyond Angkor Wat. It would amaze you. Indochina travel Cambodia
Beyond Angkor Wat, some other interesting places you can explore in Siem Reap – Source: rooleye.com
Going around
After visiting Angkor Wat, you just go to the main road to see some temples, a very informative and wonderful exhibition with “Tonle Sap, Sources of Lives”, a great lake in Siem Reap. It has some useful information translating into English, French and Khmer as else; the exhibition is a tool for raising the awareness of environment to both locals and tourists.
Riding a bicycle is a great choice to discover Siem Reap – Source: visitcambodiatravel.com
Moreover, from Siem Reap, the closest and idealist destination to travel is the village of Chong Khneas. It would bring some unique experiences when enjoying the floating houses, markets, schools and even floating police station. Although this village has changed by time, it has still preserved old things and attracted many tourists. Therefore, when coming here, you would also have a chance to taste some traditional foods in Siem Reap. Travel to Cambodia
Tasting the best foods in Siem Reap – Source: laseoulguy.com
Sometimes, traveler desires exploring the city by bicycle, a mode of transportation. Riding the bicycle to local villages and streets in Siem Reap could be the best and most wonderful interest to see the real Cambodia and become a Cambodian.
Therefore, Siem Reap has many best and most spectacular attractions beyond Angkor Wat, remember to explore almost all of them.
Going shopping
After several years of development, Siem Reap increased the number of shopping malls and stores to bring the benefits for local communities and tourists.
Located in the center of Siem Reap, the Old Market is one of the best and greatest markets for every visitor to come. It displays a range of shops and market stalls, selling traditional handmade crafts, Khmer silks, silverware, accessories and local carvings.
Pub Street is very crowd at night in Siem Reap – Source: photocory.com
Old Market is a place attracting many tourists to buy clothes in Siem Reap – Website:
In addition, Alley West, a new version of Siem Reap shopping mall, possesses several cute street boasts, boutique shops and outlets for tourists to sell local clothes and accessories.
Eating favorite foods
Although Siem Reap is a quite small city in Cambodia, it has still offered an impressive cuisine. There are hundreds of foods from local, friendly street stalls to international flavors with affordable prices.
Many backpackers usually visit to Pub Street to enjoy fried rice, noodles and even beers. They can also taste some local cuisine such as smoked snake, crispy fried crickets with lime juice in every street in Siem Reap.
In addition, Sala Bai, “school of rice”, traveler can eat one of the best and safest foods in the city, as well as Khmer Kitchen, a lively and affordable location for good Cambodian food.
Hanging out at night
The name of Siem Reap does not conquer with the image of a party town but the fact that is very fast and quick development for coffee hangouts, bars, restaurants with dance floors and live music and arts. The specific destination for that popularity is Pub Street, a name with several street signs, a diverse of pubs there.
Moreover, opposite the Old Market, there is the Warehouse with lively bands and comedy nights to experience when coming to Siem Reap. Miss Mong is also an interesting place to stay and relax at night.
As a result, it is great chance to enjoy as a local. Drinking classy cocktail, listening to live music at late night in Siem Reap would be perfect for every traveler.
Therefore, beyond Angkor Wat, visitors can enjoy some other experiences that they can discover in the heart of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Trust me!
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