SIEM REAP is Cambodia's most touristy town, and has sacrificed much of its charm and authenticity as a result. However, Western luxuries are freely available, and there are plenty of English-speaking locals. Arriving in Siem Reap by share taxi or pick-up , you'll probably be dropped at the smart new market, Psar Leu, to the east of the city, a hectic, noisy transport hub; a new transport stop is awaiting use 5km out of town on National Route 6 towards Phnom Penh, but at the time of writing it still wasn't in use due to a local dispute. Boats cruise into the port, around 12km south of Siem Reap (the distance … more »
The ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, capital of the Khmer kingdom... more »
Siem Reap (pronounced see-em ree-ep) is a fast-developing town just north... more »
Let's face it, if you're going here, it's for Angkor Wat
This is the town where travelers stay when visiting Angkor, just 5 mi/8 km away and 145 mi/235... more »