Many people head over to Siem Reap for one sole reason: to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Angkor Wat. Yet, there is much more than just Angkor Wat in Siem Reap!
Temple-wise, there are many more temples to explore, and it can take weeks, even months, to complete visiting all known temples. Even then, new artefacts are discovered all the time. Just recently, a Cambodia-Singapore team discovered four sandstone remnants of Buddha statues. (Click here to find out more about the recent discovery!) These date back all the way to the Jayavarman VII era. In layman terms, it basically means these artefacts date back to the late 12th to early 13th century. Wow!
Besides the temples, there are also other places of interests to keep one occupied! Being in Southeast Asia, there are many local markets to visit, where you can buy numerous items at a bargain. Clothes, souvenirs, and paintings are all up for grabs! All that matters is your bargaining skills.
Temple-wise, there are many more temples to explore, and it can take weeks, even months, to complete visiting all known temples. Even then, new artefacts are discovered all the time. Just recently, a Cambodia-Singapore team discovered four sandstone remnants of Buddha statues. (Click here to find out more about the recent discovery!) These date back all the way to the Jayavarman VII era. In layman terms, it basically means these artefacts date back to the late 12th to early 13th century. Wow!
Besides the temples, there are also other places of interests to keep one occupied! Being in Southeast Asia, there are many local markets to visit, where you can buy numerous items at a bargain. Clothes, souvenirs, and paintings are all up for grabs! All that matters is your bargaining skills.
Social enterprises are also aplenty in Siem Reap. Many of these have made a local name for themselves, contributing much to the local economy and helping the local communities. (Find out more about these in the following pages, including Angkor Handicraft Association, Artisans d'Angkor, and Phare, The Cambodian Circus!)
For the more adventurous, take a helicopter ride touring Angkor Wat! It is really a unique experience, and you realise how there are so many other temples in Siem Reap. Angkor Wat is really but the tip of the iceberg.
Food-wise, there are gems waiting to be found here. Whether you wish to eat in air-conditioned comfort or wish to delve straight into local delights, there are plenty of eateries waiting for you here. Indeed, Cambodians and Khmer culture wish to make visitors feel welcome. Through their food, they also want to express Khmer heritage.
Enjoy your stay in Siem Reap!
Click on the pictures below to find out more about each place of interest!
For the more adventurous, take a helicopter ride touring Angkor Wat! It is really a unique experience, and you realise how there are so many other temples in Siem Reap. Angkor Wat is really but the tip of the iceberg.
Food-wise, there are gems waiting to be found here. Whether you wish to eat in air-conditioned comfort or wish to delve straight into local delights, there are plenty of eateries waiting for you here. Indeed, Cambodians and Khmer culture wish to make visitors feel welcome. Through their food, they also want to express Khmer heritage.
Enjoy your stay in Siem Reap!
Click on the pictures below to find out more about each place of interest!
