What to See and do in Siem Reap province
Boxing
Khmer style boxing - Kbach Kun Boran Khmer Pradal Serey or ‘Kun Khmer’ - is a popular spectator sport but
until recently only Phnom Penh hosted regularly bouts .There are now regularly scheduled bouts at the new CTN Angkor Arena featuring some of Cambodia’s best boxers. Located on the road to Angkor . Mon at 5:30PM; Wed at 4PM. $15/pax. Tel: 063-5550310, 089-777105
Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre An interactive butterfly exhibit 25 km north of town, on the road to the Bantey Srey. The exhibit consists of a netted tropical garden with thousands of free-flying butterflies, all native species to
Tel: 097-8527852
Butterflies Garden Restaurant 1,500 tropical butterflies and a koi pond in a romantic, private garden. Creative
tropical cuisine, unique Khmer specialties. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Fresh juices, shakes, beer, wine, cocktails.
#535 Street 25, Wat Bo area. Tel: 063-761211
Circus
Phare Cambodian Circus Cambodian circus offering nightly 1-hour shows. An amazing blend of traditional and
modern theater, music, dance, acrobatics, juggling and contortion. Every evening 7:30PM-8:30PM. Located
behind the Angkor National Museum
Tel: 015-499480-81-83
Classes
Ceramics Classes
Artisan Heritage of Light Daily ceramics classes (Mon-Sat). Traditional techniques. 2 hour duration. $10-$15.
Reservations: 092-627993, 088-4415555
Khmer Ceramics Class Create your own replica of
Khmer ceramics within 2 hours. No experience required, made by you on the potter's wheel using traditional techniques. Potters will guide you through the process. Also offering an “Art Activity”: Draw and/or paint your own
design on mug, bowl, box, Buddha. A unique opportunity to discover your buried artistic talent. Stamps, stencils,
and pattern books available. Free pickup. Your creation will be fixed/fired/glazed and delivered to your hotel in
24 hours. 8AM-7:30PM everyday. Road to Angkor Wat.
Tel: 017-843014
Cooking Classes
Alliance Café Half day Cambodian cooking classes by a Khmer chef. Trip to a traditional market to select ingredients. Cook several Khmer recipes. Wat Damnak area.
Tel: 063-964940
Beyond Unique Escapes Half and full day
Cambodian cooking courses held in a rural setting just 10 minutes from Siem Reap. Maximum six people per
class. Booking essential. Sivutha Blvd
Tel: 063-969269, 077-562565
Champey Cooking Class Twice daily, half-day cooking
classes by a Cambodian chef. Visit a traditional market for fresh ingredients. Class conducted in a traditional
house in Siem Reap. Complementary booklet, recipes, certificate and spices. Reservations required.
Tel: 077-566455
Peace Café Wat Bo area. Regularly scheduled vegetarian
cooking classes. Everyday at 11AM-1PM. $20/pax, no appointment needed. Lunch included. Tel:
092-177127 www.peacecafeangkor.org
The RiverGarden - Cooks in Tuk-Tuks Culinary tours
and cooking courses focusing on local fare. Unique culinary tours include a tour of a local market with an introduction to local culinary culture, foods and ingredients, cooking equipment, followed by cooking classes.
Tel: 063-963400 www.therivergarden.info
Massage Classes
Body and Soul Spa Massage Class Regularly scheduled
classes from only US$15 – studying Khmer and Thai style massage a Reiki. Located on The Passage (Pub
Street Alley)
Tel: 092-226694
www.bodysoul-massage.com
Yoga Classes
The New Leaf Book Café Yoga lessons all available in a versatile space overlooking the Preah Prom Rath
pagoda. “100% of profits are donated to local charities.”
Tel: 063-766016 www.facebook.com/NewLeafCafe.org
Golf
Golf Courses
Angkor Golf Resort 18 hole course, 7279 yards, par 72, built to challenge all levels of golfer and has been
rated by the US PGA. Tel: 063-392288
Phokeethra Country Club Siem Reap’s first international-standard golf course. 18-hole, 72 par golf course. Managed by Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. Tel: 012-882882
Museums
Angkor National Museum in Siem Reap offers
eight chronologically ordered galleries of Angkorianera artifacts and multi-media presentations of Angkorian history and culture. US$12 (foreigners). $2 for a camera. 8:30AM - 6PM. Road Angkor Park
Cambodia Land Mine Museum & Relief
Facility The Cambodia Landmine Museum 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 ordinance as well as information on mines, demining and Cambodia’s mine.
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