Siem Reap is the Top attracted tourism site in Cambodia
Siem reap is the most popular place in Cambodia. Siem Reap was a Cambodian provincial town with few facilities, fewer surfaced roads and little in the way nightlife. The tourism industry catered mainly to hardy backpackers willing to brave the tortuous road from the This border. Siem Reap fulled of ruin Temples become the most attracted site of Europe and Asia tourists around the world in recent year, numbers of tourists like Korean, Japaneses, Vietnam, Thai, French , Indian and other country increase rapidly. Hotels, Guesthouse, Restaurants, Malls, Markets and small pubs are everywhere around Siem Reap town. If Cambodia is a country of contrasts Siem Reap is the embodiment of those contrasts. Despite the massive shift in its economic fortunes, Siem Reap remains a safe, friendly and pleasant town. There is an endless choice of places to stay or dine, and a host of possible activities awaiting the visitor.
The most Popular and attracted Area in Siem Reap
The Old Market (Phsar chas) and surrounding area including the nearby Pub Street, Pub Street alleys and the Night Markets are 'must see' when visiting Siem Reap. Very popular, the whole Old Market area stretching from the river across to the night markets on Sivutha Blvd is now the dining, shopping and nightlife center of Siem Reap Town.
Getting to Siem Reap
Most of tourists to Siem Reap arrive by air at Siem Reap International Airport from Phnom Penh , Bangkok and Vietnam. Though there are also direct flights from several other major cities in East and South Asia.
Air
Siem reap International Airport (www.cambodia-airport.com/) is a work of art set 7 km west of the center of Siem Reap town. Siem Reap international Airport offers regular connections to most neighbouring Asian Cities. Domestic flight are limited to Phnom Penh, but it is hoped that direct flights will resume to Sihanoukville at some stage.
Bus
All buses depart from the bus station, which is 3 km east of town and about 200 m south NH6. Tickets are available at guesthouses, hotel, bus offices, travel agencies and ticket kiosks. Some bus companies send a minibus around to pick up passengers at their place of lodging. Most departures to Phnom Penh are between 7 am and 1 pm, buses to other destinations generally leave early in the morning. Upon arrival in Siem Reap, be prepared for a rugby scrum of eager moto drivers meeting the bus. There are lots of bus companies that serve Siem Reap. All have kicket offices at the bus station. Most travelers buy tickets through their guesthouse, hotels, including a transfer to bus station.
Boat
Boats for the trip to Battambang (US$20) and the faster ride to Phnom Penh (US35) depart at 7 am from the tourist boat dock at Chong Kneas, 11 km south of thown. Tickets are sold at guesthouses, hotels and travel agencies, and include pick up from your hotel or guesthouses around 6 am.
Where to Stay in Siem Reap
Siem reap now has more hotels and guesthouse than temples that means there are hundreds to choose from, from simple shacks with share toilets to sumptuous six stars suites. accommodation range from budget one star to five stars. The price for budget accommodation in Siem reap range from US$5 to US$25, with luxury hotels at $300, $400,$1000 or higher. And you can find also standard hotels price start from $25 to $30 or $50 per night. it is up to you.
Angkor Holiday Hotel (4 stars hotel)****
A first class hotel located in the center of the town, close to main business, entertainment and shopping
Location: Coner of Sivatha St. National Road No. 6
Tel: (855) 063 96677
Fax: (855) 063 966800
E-mail: reservation@angkorholidayhotel.com
Web site: www.angkorholidayhotel.com/
Where to eat and drink in Siem Reap
Eatting
Worthy restaurants are sprinkled all around town but Siem Reap's culinay heart is the Ssar chas area, whose focal point, The alley, is literally lined with mellow eateries offering great atmosphere. In Siem Reap there are many Cambodian, Thai , Chinese, Korean , Indian, Europe restaurants, which include many kinds of dishes from around the world, all kind of foods were sold everywhere in Siem Reap.
Drinking
Siem Reap is now firmy on the nightlife map of Southeast Asia, with many of the most interesting places situated in the vicinity of Psar Chas area or near Pub street or The Alley. Many of the high-end hotels offer two for happy hours.
Nest (Bar-Restaurant)
A memorable watering hole thanks to its sweeping sail like shelters and stylish seating, this place has one of the most creative cocktail lists in town.
Miss Wong (Cocktail bar)
Miss Wong carries you back to the chic of 1920s Shanghai. A gay-friendly bar, the cocktails are the draw here.
Joe-To-Go
If you need gourmet coffe to course through your veins before you muster the luste to tackle the temple, then head here.
Kullen II Restaurent
This restauent located in the center of Siem Reap town. In Kulen II Restaurant you can find Buffet , many kind of dishes are here. Kulen II Restaurant is for only Dinner Buffet and you all so watch Apsara Dancing in This Restaurant. The price is reasonable.
Shoping in Siem Reap
Siem Reap has an excellent selection of Cambodain-made handicrafts. In addition to classic Cambodian souvenirs, Siem Reap has unique and growing variety of contemporary art galleries, fashion boutiqes and trendy shop.Psar Chas is well stocked. There are bargains to be had if you haggle patiently and humorously.
Getting Around Siem Reap
Siem reap is almost small enough to get around on foot, but not quite. The ruin Temples are as much as 5 to 5 km apart, and the Angkor Park is 4 km from Siem Reap Town. So you are require some sort of transportation. You should hire a bike-cycle (US$2) per day or take a Tuk-Tuk for a small group (US15-US$20). Transportation to and around the temples is usually hired by the day. To avoid later misunderstandings, make sure to negotiate the details of the driver'services carefully - exact prices, what time you expect the day to begin and end, availability during lunch hours, limitations on your itinerary, extra charge for distant temples.
Floating Villages
The famous floating village of Chong Keas is now so popular with visitors that it's become somthing of a floating cash cow, at least insofar as hiring a boat (US$11 per person plus US$2 entry fee) is concerned. unfortunately, large tour groups tend to take over, and boats en up chugging up and down the channels in convoy.
To get to the floating village from Siem Reap costs US$2 by moto each way (more if the driver waits), or US$15 or so by taxi, The trip takes 20 minutes. Or rent a bicycle in Siem Reap Town and just pedal out here - it's a leisurely 11 km through pretty villages and rice fields. More memorable than Chong Kneas, but also harder to reach, it the friendly village.
Museums in Siem Reap
Angkor National Museum
Angkor National Museum is located in the center of Siem Reap town on the road to Angkor Wat Temple, Angkor National Museum offers many kind of galleries of Angkorian-era artifacts and multi-media statues of Vishnu, Lokesvara, Buddha ....presentation of Angkorian History and culture khmer. To visit Angkor National Museum (admission US$)
for foreigners. US$2 for Camera. Angkor National Museum open from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm.
More information please go to visit Angkor National Museum website: www.angkornationalmuseum.com/
Siem Reap War Museum
Siem Reap War Museum ,located on the road to Siem Reap Airport, displaying a wide variety of military hardware and equipment in decrepit condition, taken from the battlefield. Heavy armor including, rocket launchers, APCS, T-54 tanks, anti-aircraft guns, artillery pieces, small arms and piles of disarmed mines, bombs and small arms.Most of the larger pieces are labeled.
Cambodia Land Mine Museum & Relief Facility
The Cambodia land mine Museum, located 7 km south of Banteay Srei Temple, has evolved from a small shack museum by former soldier and deminer Akira to a formal museum and charitable organization. The museum exhibits a variety of defused mines, bombs and other ordinances as well as information on mines, demining and cambodia's mine problem. To visit Cambodia Land Mine Museum (admission US$3 ) free for children under 12 years old. Cambodia land mine Museum open from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
More information about cambodia Land Mine Museum go to www.cambodialandminemuseum.org/
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