Travel Fair Guide

1.Temples & Ruins
Angkor Wat:
When: The first half of the 12th century;
Who: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Maha paramasangata pada);
Where: 6km north of Siem Reap Town, in... More>>>

1.Temples & Ruins
Angkor Wat:
When: The first half of the 12th century;
Who: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Maha paramasangata pada);
Where: 6km north of Siem Reap Town, in Angkor Archaeological Park;
What: Wat, "temple" in Khmer; Angkor Wat, "city of temple" dedicated to the Vishnu;
Highlights:
The laterite wall: 1025m from West to East; 800m from North to South;
Moat: 190m wide, 1500m from West to East; 1300m from North to South;
Sandstone causeway: 250m long, 12m wide, crosses the Moat and leads to the monument;
Libraries and reflecting pools along theway while approaching the temple through the courtyard;
The cruciform Terrace of Honor in front of the principal entry tower of Angkor Wat;
Gallery of One Thousand Buddhas: a cloister extends around the perimeter of the first level;
Gallery of bas-reliefs: 215¡Á187m, depicting scenes of Hindu epics Ramayana &Mahabharata;
Central towers, steep stairs to the top, sculptures of Apsara (heavenly nymphs) dancers, etc.

The Bayon:
When: late 12th to early 13th century;
Who: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Maha paramasangata pada);
Where: Central Angkor Thom, in Angkor Archaeological Park, within the Petite Circuit;
What: the second most important and most widely recognised temple ruins in Siem Reap;
Highlights:
Stone guardian lions in front of the causeway leading to the main entrance of the Bayon;
Ornately carved corridors and passageways extending around numerious dark chambers;
54 stone towers with one smiling face on each of the four sides, totaling 216 faces.

Ta Prohm:
When: mid 12th to early 13th century;
Who: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Maha paramasangata pada);
Where: Angkor Archaeological Park/Petite Circuit, 1km SE of Takeo, east of Angkor Thom;
What: a fun jungle temple created when an ancient temple overgrown by ancient jungles;
Highlights:
Gopuras commanding the entrances and central part;
Roots and trunks intermingling with rubbles and bricks;
Silk-cotton trees emerging from the brick floors and patios;
Trees sitting on the stone stairs, walls, temple ruins strangely;
Marvelous strangler fig trees embracing the dark empty doorways.

Banteay Srei:
When: the 2nd half of the 10th century (967);
Who: King Yajnavaraha under the reign of Rajendravarman II and Jayavarman V;
Where: 25 km north of Angkor Wat, 37km north of Siem Reap Town;
What: Banteay, "fortress/citadel" in Khmer; Banteay Srei, the "Citadel of Women."
Highlights:
Prasats exquisitely adorned with a riot of intricate decorations;
Panels extravagantly decorated with scenes from Hindu mythology;
Walls covered with rosettas and other floral or geometrical patterns;
Lintels carved with sculptures reincarnating heros and beasts from Indian mythology;
Pediments portraying Vishnuist themes such as "The Rain of Indra,""The Killing of Kamsa," etc.

Preah Khan:
When: the second half of 12th century (1151);
Who: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Maha paramasangata pada);
Where: Angkor Archaeological Park/Grand Circuit, 3km north of Angkor Thom, SW of Siem Reap;
What: "Sacred Sword" in Khmer, a Buddhist monastery & school, and temporary royal residence;
Highlights:
Processional way flanked by rows of stone lanterns leading to the main complex;
Laterite enclosure walls with Garuda (entry tower) guardian figures carved out of sandstone;
A bell shapedsmall stupa standing at the centre of Preah Khan;
Shrine of the White Lady (supposed to be a statue of Jayavarman VIIth wife);
Hall of Dancers with depictions of dancing Apsaras on the lintels above the doors;
Buddha carvings in the central corridor, wall reliefs of mythical figures from ancient epic, etc.
Library building: Angkor's only 2-story structure with one of the only examples of round columns.

Phnom Bakheng:
When: late 9th to early 10th century;
Who: King Yasovarman I (posthumous name: Paramashivaloka);
Where: on Phnom Bakheng (Bakheng Hill), 0.5km from the South Gate of Angkor Thom;
What: King Yasovarman I's state-temple, and the first temple-mountain constructed in Angkor;
Highlights:
Classic temple mountain design with 7 levels symbolizing the 7 heavens of Hindu mythology;
Statue of Nandi, the sacred ox, facing the ruins of Phnom Bakheng;
Lintels above the door with carved heads of 33 gods;
Standing or collapsed ruins of the original 108 towers;
Central sanctuaury with statues of goddesses are placed in the niches of the towers;
Steep steps up to the top platform where stands the Linga (symbol of the creator god Shiva);
Spectacular views of Angkor Wat, West Baray, other temple mountains & the majestic sunsets.

Banteay Kdei:
When: mid-12th to early-13th century;
Who: King Jayavarman VII (posthumous name: Maha paramasangata pada);
Where: Angkor Archaeological Park/Petite Circuit, south of Ta Prohm, west of Srah Srang;
What: "Citadel of the Cells" in Khmer, Sprawling monastic complex in the style of Ta Prohm;
Highlights:
Stone faces on Gopuras of Banteay Kdei: a signature Jayavarman VII architectural style;
Apsaras carved on the wall of gopuras;
The naga causeway leads to the Hall of Dancers where sits a Buddha image;
Two library buildings opening to the west in the courtyards on either side of the causeway;
Scrolls of figures and large female divinities in niches lining literate wall of the enclosure;
Remaining friezes of the interior terrace showing Buddhas and graceful dancing apsaras;
Fronton of the door at the western side of the terrace, the better preserved part of the complex;
Sra Srang, one of the hand-dug reservoirs in Angkor, right opposite the east entrance.

Other Temples & Ruins:
Bakong: built in late-9th century by King Indravarman I, 15km South-East of Siem Reap town;
Banteay Samre: built in mid-12th century by King Suryavarman II, 400m east of the East Baray;
Baphuon: built in mid-11th century AD by King Udayadityavarman II, Central Angkor Thom;
East Mebon: built in late-10th century by King Rajendravarman II, 500m north of Pre Rup;
Lolei: built in late-9th century by King Yasovarman I, 15km South-East of Siem Reap town;
Neak Pean: built in late-12th century by King Jayavarman VII, in the middle of Jayatataka lake;
Prasat Kravan: built in early-10th century by King Harshavarman I, east of Angkor Wat;
Preah Ko: built in late-9th century by King Indravarman I, 15km South-East of Siem Reap town;
Phimeanakas: built in late 10-early 11 century by King Jayavarman V, Central Angkor Thom;
Pre Rup: built in late-10th century by King Rajendravarman II, on southern shore of East Baray;
Ta Keo: built in late 10th to early-11th century by King Jayavarman V, 2km east of the Bayon;
Ta Som: built in late-12th century by King Jayavarman VII, east of Nean Pean;
The Elephant Terrace: built in late-12th century by King Jayavarman VII, Central Angkor Thom;
Terrace of the Leper King: built in late-12th century by King Jayavarman VII, Central Angkor Thom.

2.Other Sights
Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB): 60min north of Siem Reap (011-426856);
Angkor National Museum: Located in town, on the road to the Angkor Park (063-966601);
Boeung Tonle Sap (Tonle Sap Lake): one of Asia's largest lakes, 15km south of Siem Reap;
Butterflies Garden: Butterflies Garden Restaurant, East side of Siem Reap River (063-761211);
Cambodian Cultural Village: along Route 6, Khum Svay Dang Kum, Krus Village (063-963836);
Chong Khneas: the floating village at the edge of the lake most accessible to Siem Reap;
Kampong Khleang: village of stilted houses on thenorthern lake-edge, 35 km east of Siem Reap;
Kampong Phluk: villages of stilted houses in the floodplain of Tonle Sap,16km SE of Siem Reap;
Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary: In Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve, at the NW tip of the Tonle Sap Lake;
The Exhibition on the Khmer Heritage: Road to Angkor Wat just past the Jayavarman VII hospital;

3.Entertainment
Bars & Pubs:
Angkor What? Bar: one block NW of Psar Chaa (the old market), Siem Reap (855-12-490755);
Bakheng Nightclub: at the night market;
Figo: A gay bar also located close to the old market;
Laundry Bar: between the Psar Chaa (the old market) and Bar Street;
Liquid Nightclub , on the river, near the Old Market;
Martini Nightclub and Beer Garden: across the river from Old Market;
Naga Bar: Le Meridien Hotel (063-963900);
Wayfarer's Pub: Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort (063-964600);
X Bar: Sivatha Blvd, opposite the end of Pub Street (012-609680);
Zanzy Bar: Sivatha Blvd, near night market.
Apsara Dance Performance Venues:
Amazon Angkor Restaurant: 988 Salakrasang, SvayDangkum (012-966988);
Apsara Theatre: North of the Wat Damnak, Opposite Angkor Village, Siem Reap (063-963563);
Butterflies Garden Restaurant: East side of Siem Reap River, Siem Reap (063-761211);
Dead Fish Tower: Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (012630377);
Jasmine Angkor Restaurant: Achamean Street, Siem Reap (012-808881);
La Noria Hotel and Restaurant: East side of the river, 50m N of Rte 6, Siem Reap (063-964242);
La Residence d'Angkor: East side of the river, in the center of Siem Reap (063-963390);
Le Meridien Hotel: Road to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (063-963900);
Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor: Royal Independence Gardens, Siem Reap (063-963888);
Sofitel Royal Angkor: Road to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (063-964600);
Temple Balcony: Old Market area, Pub Street, Siem Reap (015-999909);
Victoria Angkor: Royal Independence Gardens, Siem Reap (063-760428);
Massage & Physiotherapy:
Angkor Hammer: Tlorl Village, Sronger Commune, Siem Reap;
Angkor Health: Sala Kamraeuk Village, Sala Kamraeuk Commune, Siem Reap;
Angkor Vally: Sala Kansaeng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Asian Massage Sty: Mondol I Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Be VIP: Mondol I Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Blue 7: Mondol II Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Body Tune: Mondol I Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Bt Spa: Mondol I Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Bt Spa II: Wat Bo Village, Sala Kamraeuk Commune, Siem Reap;
Chai Angkor Wat: Mondol III Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
City Spa: Group 42, Mondul III Village, Slokram Commune, Siem Reap;
Dr. Feet Massage: Mondol I Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
H.P.E The Blue Bird: Sala Kansaeng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Hemmer: Sala Kansaeng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Lucky Massage: Kruos Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Lucky Village: Sala Kansaeng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Madam One: Mondol I Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Magical TraditionaL: Kruos Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Memer Club: Sala Kansaeng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Peaceful Gardend: Group 005, Sala Kanseng Village, Svaydangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Raksmey Angkor Massage: Group 017, Mondul II Village, Svaydangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Riky Spa: Group 775, Sala Kanseng Village, Svaydangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
S.O.Angkor Khmer: Sala Kansaeng Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Sensabay: Mondul III Village, Slokram Commune, Siem Reap;
Top Town: Kruos Village, Svay Dangkum Commune, Siem Reap;
Traditional Khmer Health: Group 393, Mondul I Village, Svaydangkum Commune, Siem Reap.

4.Recreataion
Balloon Rides:
Ride on a tethered balloon for views over Angkor Wat, Phnom Bakheng, etc (012-520810).
Elephant Rides:
During the day, elephants are stationed near Bayon and at the South Gate of Angkor Thom;
In the evenings, elephants are stationed at the base of Phnom Bakheng (Bakheng Hill).
Golfing:
Phokeethra Country Club: along Route 6 in Pouk district, 16km from town (063-964600);
Helicopter Rides:
Helicopters Cambodia: Hup Guan Street behind the Center Market (012-814500, 012-791724);
Sokha Helicopters: 1km from Angkor Wat on the road from the airport (012-1848891).
Horseback Riding:
Happy Ranch International: Follow road from Sivatha &Look for signs (011-920002, 012-920002).

5.Shopping:
Angkor Art (contemporary paintings, wall art ): 230 Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (Old Market area);
Angkor Candles (essential oil candles): between the Old Market and Pub Street (063-760778);
Angkor Cookies (locally made confection): Road to Angkor Wat, Attached to Cafe Puka Puka;
Angkor Market (international-style convenience store): Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap;
Angkor Night Market (souvenirs, clothes, food, electronics): Near the Old Market (092-654315)
Angkor Shopping Center (souvenirs, clothes,jewelry): Opposite the Royal Gardens (063-963522);
Angkor Silk Farm: 20 minutes away from Siem Reap, in Puok district (063-380375);
Artisans D'Angkor (handicraft workshops): 100m off Sivatha, near the Old Market (063-963330);
Asasax Art Gallery: Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-363030);
Asia Craft Centre (ACC): 0216 Road to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (063-760321, 012-958467);
Cherry Blossom Boutique (Cambodian silk): Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-320568);
Crocodile Collection (crocodile leather products): 30 Sivatha Blvd (011-828619, 012-828619);
FCC Shopping: in front of FCC Angkor restaurant & bar on the river Rd near the Royal Residence;
Hagar Design (Cambodian silk bags, scarves): Old Market area, Pub Street Alley (063-965117);
Klick Fine Art Photo Gallery: Old Market area, Pub Street Alley & Rd to Angkor Wat (063-761084);
Kokoon (local crafts): next to Blue Pumpkin, Old Market area, Siem Reap; (063-963830);
McDermott Gallery: (Fine art photography): FCC Shopping & Old Market area (012-615695);
National Center for Khmer Ceramic Revival (NCKCR): Airport Road (Route 6) (063-761519);
New Apsara Supermarket: In the Wat Bo area, Siem Reap;
Phsar Chas (the Old Market): east of the Siem Reap River, 2 blocks north of Sivatha Blvd;
Phsar Kandal (Central Market): Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap;
Phsar Leu Thom Thmey (Big, New, Upper Market): west of the Siem Reap on Route 6;
Prornam Souvenir Shop (carvings and statuary): Sivatha Blvd.(063-969677, 017-595685);
Rajana (souvenir & handicraft): Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-481894);
Senteurs d'Angkor (souvenir & handicraft): Opposite the Old Market (012-954815)
Samatoa (made-to-measurE silk clothes): Old Market area, opposite Hospital (012-285930);
Sao Mao (silk, crafts and curios): Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-818130);
StarMart (convenience store): at the Caltex station on Route 6 (Airport Road).

1.Climate Overview
Cambodia experiences a hot and humid tropical climate with limited variations depending on the season, namely the hot and dry season from November to May when daytime tem... More>>>

1.Climate Overview
Cambodia experiences a hot and humid tropical climate with limited variations depending on the season, namely the hot and dry season from November to May when daytime temperatures average gradually climbs from 25-30 degrees Celsius in the dry and cool winter monsoon season during November and March to occasionally over 40 degrees Celsius in the brutally hot months from March to May, and the hot and wet season from June to October when the southwest monsoon from the Gulf of Thailand ushers in 75-80% of the annual rainfall with the often patterned expressions of spectacular intense bursts for 1-3 hour in the afternoons.

2.What to wear
Dress Casually:
While travelling in the parched Angkor region as well as other parts in the tropical Cambodia, lightweight loose-fitting casual clothing, preferably made from natural fibres like cotton, can and should be worn all year.
Warmer clothing, like a light jacket, may be required, especially during the cool winter evenings, in mountainous areas, or in hotels and restaurants using excessive air-conditioning.
Dress Modestly:
While visiting the many temples and ruins in Angkor and the surrounding areas, bear in mind that the temples may seem to be ruined but they are not actually disused as you can tell by the quantity of offerings and incense.
As it is known, modest clothing like T-shirts and shorts that can cover at least your shoulders and upper arms as well as your legs to below the knees, instead of teeny-tiny shorts and spaghetti strap tops, should be worn when visiting places of worships or of religious significance, particularly if you are a woman visiting temples in the relatively conservative rural areas.
Protection from the Sun, Dust and Mosquitoes:
Sunglasses, hat and high-factor sun block are advisable as a necessary precautionary measures against the high risks of getting sunburns in the intense sunrays.
Airy long trousers and long-sleeved shirts come in handy for protection from both the inescapable tropical sun and ubiquitous mosquitoes and other annoying insects infesting in the hot, sweaty atmosphere. And for that matter, mosquito repellent should be definitely applied during sunrise and sunset hours.
For extra security, consider buying a traditional Cambodian scarf (krama), a multifunction sheet that can be used as a towel to wipe your sweat, a sun-protection device to minimize the exposure to UV radiation or as a anti-dust cover to protect your face and neck from dust.
Comfortable Walking Shoes:
With all the steep steps to scale up and down the many temples and ruins, a pair of sturdy walking or hiking shoes with good support that can be tramped in all day are recommended for sightseeing and traveling around Angkor Wat region.
Open shoes, especially sandals, would end up with a bit of a disaster, given the general dirt and grime of it all and the now and then biting fire ants.
Wet Season Essentials:
Wet weather gear is surely needed during the rainy season from June to October.
Rainwear is essential, although you will probably only need it for only 1-3 hours in the afternoon;
Roads leading to and beyond Siem Reap /Angor can be extremely muddy, prepare accordingly.

1. Khmer Cuisine
What to Eat:
Amok: red curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chilli & vegetables with chicken or fish;
Ansom chek: cylindrical rice cake wrapped in banana... More>>>

1. Khmer Cuisine
What to Eat:
Amok: red curry paste, coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, chilli & vegetables with chicken or fish;
Ansom chek: cylindrical rice cake wrapped in banana leaves filled with bananas;
Ansom chrook: ditto, with different fillings of pork & mung bean paste;
Babar: congee served plain or with chicken or pork, plus fresh bean sprouts & green onions;
Bai Saik Ch'rouk: Rice with pork meat, often barbequed, served with some pickled vegetables;
Ban Hoaw: steamed vermicelli with mints, crushed peanuts, pickled vegetables, and egg rolls;
Bok l'hong: Khmer salad with Thai basil, string beans, roasted peanuts, and cherry tomatoes;
Cambodian Curry Chicken: Chicken breast braised in a coconut curry sauce;
Caw: braised pork or chicken and egg stew flavored in caramelized palm sugar;
Cha knyey: spicy chicken stir fry flavored with julienne ginger root, black peppers, etc;
Jroak sway: mango salad flavored with fish sauce& peppers, a side dish eaten with fish & rice;
Khmer sour soup: soup of fish, lotus roots &water greens, flavored in tamarind base & Prahok;
K'tieu (Kuytheav): pork/beef/seafood noodle soup served with bean sprouts, green onions, etc;
Lok lak: Stir fried chopped-up beefsteak, served with lettuce, onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes;
Lou: Cambodian thick short noodles made with eggs and chicken, eaten mainly with fish sauce;
Ngam nguv: chicken soup flavored with whole preserved lemons;
Nom Banhchok: Rice vermicelli with raw vegetables, accompanied with fish or chicken;
Prahok: fermented fish paste;
Pregnant eggs: duck eggs with the embryo still inside;
Saik Ch'rouk Cha Kn'yei: Pork fried with ginger;
Samlor kari nom banh jok: spicy coconut curry rice vermicelli noodle soup dish with chicken;
Samlar machu yuon: tamarind base sour soup with chicken or fish, plus vegetables & herbs;
Somlar kari: Red coconut chicken curry soup with sweet potatoes,bamboo shoots & onion;
Trey Ch'ien Chou 'Ayme: fish (trey) fried with a sweet chili sauce and vegetables;
Tuk-a-loc: blended drink of fruits, raw egg, sweetened condensed milk and ice;
Yao hon: curry fondue for dipping beef, shrimp, spinach, dill, napa cabbage &mushrooms;
Exotic dishes: fried spiders, crickets &water beetles, barbecued rats, frogs, snakes, bats & birds;
Where to Eat:
Amazon Angkor Restaurant: 988 Salakrasang, SvayDangkum (012-966988);
Amok: The Passage (Pub Street Alley), behind Pub Street, Siem Reap (063-965407);.
Angkor Honolulu: Wat Bo Street, Siem Reap (012-569975);
Apsara Theatre: North of the Wat Damnak, Opposite Angkor Village, Siem Reap (063-963563);
Bopha Angkor Hotel and Restaurant: East side of Siem Reap River (063-964928);
Borey Sovann Kbal Spean: Kbal Spean, Siem Reap (012-842258);
Cafe Indochine: Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (012-804952);
Champey: The Passage (Pub Street Alley), behind Pub Street, Siem Reap (063-964713);
Chilli Si Dang: Wat Bo Street, East side of Siem Reap river, Siem Reap;
Khmer Family Restaurant: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (015-999909)
Khmer Kitchen: The Passage (Pub Street Alley), behind Pub Street, Siem Reap (063-964154);
Khmer Place Bar & Restaurant: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (011-859739);
Phsar Chas (the Old Market): east of the Siem Reap River, 2 blocks north of Sivatha Blvd;
Madame Butterfly: Airport Road, Siem Reap (016-909607);
Meric: Hotel de la Paix, Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (063-966-000);
Neary Khmer: Wat Bo Street, north of Route 6;
Samapheap Restaurant: near the river, south of Route 6 (012-825117);
Sugar Palm Restaurant: Taphul Road, Siem Reap (063-964838);
Tany Khmer Family Kitchen: Taphul Village area, Siem Reap (063-964118);
Traditional Khmer Food: Pub Street Alley, Siem Reap (015-999909);
Viroth's Restaurant: Wat Bo Street, Siem Reap (063-761720, 012-826346).

2. Other Asian Cuisine
Chinese:
Hong Kong Restaurant: Old Market area, near Sivatha Blvd (063-966226).
Indian:
Curry Walla: 805 Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (063-965451);
East India Curry: Wat Bo area, atop the Claremont Angkor Hotel (016-808012);
Kamasutra: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-292708);
Maharajah Royal Indian Restaurant: 1 block north of Pub St, Old Market area (092-506622);
Taj India: Old Market area, opposite the Hospital (017-581587).
Malaysian:
d'Wau Restaurant: Wat Bo Street, Siem Reap (012-356030).
Thai:
Chivit Thai: Route 6, next to the Angkor Hotel (012-830761);
Chiang Mai Thai Food: Wat Bo Street, 40m north of Route 6 (012-980833);
Panida: Route 6, in the center of town, Siem Reap (011-910655);
Sawasdee: Wat Bo Street, 50m north of Route 6, Siem Reap (012-983510);
Two Dragons: Wat Bo area, Siem Reap (063-965107, 012-868551).
Vietnamese:
Soup Dragon: Old Market area, near the hospital, Siem Reap (063-964933);
Sunflower: Road to the Tonle Sap, opposite Wat Aranh (012-406403).
Asian Fusion:
Amarapura (Burmese & Khmer): Off Airport Road (Route 6), near Siem Reap town (063-761844);
Dead Fish Tower (Khmer &Thai ): Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (012-630377, 063-963060);
Krorma Yamato Restaurant (Khmer & Japanese): Airport Road, Siem Reap (012-517905);
Maido Yakiniku BBQ (Japanese& Khmer): 80 Ta Phul Village, Siem Reap (063-761947).

3. Western, International & Multicuisine
Abacus: Oum Khun Street, Siem Reap (012-644286);
Alliance Cafe: Wat Damnak area, Siem Reap (012-1809010);
Baca Villa Guesthouse Restaurant: Taphul Village area, Siem Reap (063-965328);
Chaopraya Steak House: Road to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (063-965052);
Chez Sop'hea & Matthieu : Opposite Angkor Wat entrance (012-858003);
FCC Angkor: Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap (063-760283);
Ivy Guesthouse and Bar: Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-800860);
Goody Saurus: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-794540);
L'Angelo: Le Meridien Hotel, Siem Reap (063-963900)
La Noria: east side of the river, 50m north of Route 6 (063-964242);
Le Bistrot de Paris: Old Market area, Siem Reap (92-964790);
Le Bistrot de Siem Reap: Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa, Central Park, Siem Reap (063-760428);
Le Grand Cafe: On the corner facing the Old Market (063-965330);
Le Jardin des Delices: Route 6, Siem Reap (063-963673);
Le Malraux: Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (063-966041);
Les Orientalistes: 613 Wat Bo Street, Siem Reap (092-166842);
Master Kitchen: Route 6, just off Sivatha Blvd in the center of town (012-662841);
Paris Saigon: at the back of Residence d'Angkor, Wat Bo area (063-965408, 012-605780);
Red Piano: Pub Street, Siem Reap (063-963240);
Shadow of Angkor (Rasmei Angkor): Old Market area, Siem Reap (063-964774);
Shinta Mani: Old French Quarter, behind the Post Office (063-761998);
Soria Moria: Soria Moria Hotel, Wat Bo Street (063-964768);
Tell Restaurant: Near the south end of Sivatha Blvd (063-963289);
The Dining Room in La Residence d'Angkor: River Road, Siem Reap (063-963390);
The Warehouse: Near Old Market, Siem Reap (063-965204).

4. Bakeries, Cafes & Pizzeria
Angkor Cafe: Opposite Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (063-380300);
Blue Pumpkin: Opposite Hospital in the Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-946227);
Boosters: Pub Street, Siem Reap (012-726758);
Bubble T: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-1978305);
Cafe de la Paix: Hotel De la Paix, Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (063-966000);
Cafe Puka Puka: Road to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (012-1976660);
Chaopraya Coffee Shop: Road to Angkor Wat, Siem Reap (063-965052);
Common Grounds: Behind the Center Market near ANZ (063-965687);
Ecstatic Pizza: opposite the hospital in Old Market area, Siem Reap (011-928531);
Happy Angkor Pizza: Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-356044);
Happy Herb Pizza: Old Market area, Near Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (012-838134);
Happy Special Pizza: Old Market area, opposite Provincial Hospital, Siem Reap (012-302506);
Hawaii Pizza House: Wat Bo area, Siem Reap (012-850362);
Kampuccino Pizza: 362 Pokambor Avenue near the Old Market (012-835762);
Le Cafe: French Cultural Center, Wat Bo area, Siem Reap (092-271392);
Tek Dey Angkor: on the road between Sivatha Blvd and the Angkor Night Market (012-980531);
The Restaurant @ The Villa:Taphul Road, Siem Reap (063-761036, 092-256691);
The Singing Tree Cafe:: Wat Bo Street, Siem Reap (092-635500);
What...Bo? Pizza Cafe & Restaurant: Riverside road in the Wat Bo area (012-835762).

5.Pubs, Bars & After Dark
Aha: The Passage (Pub Street Alley), Siem Reap (063-965501);
Angkor What?: Pub Street, Siem Reap (012-490755);
Banana Leaf: Pub Street, Siem Reap (012-800309);
Goody Saurus: Pub Street, Siem Reap;
Ivy Guesthouse & Bar: On the south side of Old Market (012-800860);
Laundry Bar: Pub Street, Siem Reap (016-962026);
L'Explorateur Bar: Victoria Angkor Resort & Spa, Central Park, Siem Reap (063-760428);
Linga Bar: Pub Street, Siem Reap (012-246912);
Molly Malones: corner Pub Street and Sivatha Blvd, Old Market Area, Siem Reap (063-963533);
Naga Bar: Le Meridien Hotel, Siem Reap (063-963900);
Soho Club (Casino/Restaurant/Bar): Old Market area, Siem Reap;
Temple Balcony: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (015-999909);
Temple Club: Pub Street, Old Market area, Siem Reap (012-234565);
Viva: Old Market area, Siem Reap (092-209154);
Wayfarer¡¯s Pub: Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf & Spa Resort (063-964600);
X Bar: Sivatha Blvd, opposite the end of Pub Street (012-609680).

1. Amansara Resort
Tel: +855-(0)63-760333
Location: No.262, Krom 8, Phum Beong Don Pa, Khum Slar Kram, Siem Reap
A peaceful all-suite retreat set in an classic sixties downtown guest vill... More>>>

1. Amansara Resort
Tel: +855-(0)63-760333
Location: No.262, Krom 8, Phum Beong Don Pa, Khum Slar Kram, Siem Reap
A peaceful all-suite retreat set in an classic sixties downtown guest villa just off the road to Angkor near the main entrance to Angkor Wat, and once owned by King Norodom Sihanouk, with each and every one of the 24 units done in a cool contemporary minimalist design of dark timber, ivory, terrazzo, voluminous baths and white stucco, accompanied with a soft neutral color scheme, delicate incense aroma and melodic background meditation music, and a pleasing contemporary sanctuary enclosed in a private garden compound of shady trees, reflecting pools, a vast new spa complex with immaculate massage and therapeutic treatments, a cavernous Dining Room with wonderful organic food and all-inclusive meal plans, a relaxing Roof Terrace for pre-prandial drinks invigorating yoga sessions, Amansara Resort further your authentic and regal experience in ancient Angkor with such extras as Angkor temple tours in shiny black remorque-motos, airport transfers by '60s-era Mercedes, a well-stocked library and gallery with comprehensive exhibition & reference collections for Angkor temples and Khmer civilisation, and regular involvement in various community projects ranging from children's health to wild life preservation.

2. Auberge Mont Royal d'Angkor
Tel: +855-(0)63-964044
Location: 497 Taphul Street, Khum Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap
A charming little inn set in a French colonial style structure seclusively hiding down lazy lane off the main strip just to the west of the town center and 7km from the temples of Angkor, with 26 uncluttered rooms done with distinctively Asian color scheme of style saffron, yellow and red, modern minimalist decor and furnishings of Air-conditioning and fan, Refrigerator and CableTV, minibar and bathrooms with bathtub & shower, and atmospheric touches like canvas lamps, carved wood beds, cushions, traditional bedspreads, curtains, and wall hangings, Auberge Mont Royal d'Angkor not only features manageable walks to most of Siem Reap's best eating and drinking establishments, but also boasts incredible perks such as the creditable and caring service provided by the genial English-speaking staff overseen by a European manager, the modest yet fairly rewarding pool and spa relaxing enough to relieve some aches after a long day exploring and scaling the temples, as well as a good restaurant & bar, airport shuttle service, dry cleaning and laundry, etc.

3. Earthwalkers Guesthouse
Tel: +855-(0)12-967-901
Location: Sala Kanseng Village, Sangkat No.2, Siem Reap
Located just 100m off National Highway 6 on the way towards the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport and only 1.5km from Siem Reap town centre, this Norwegian-run guesthouse and a latter comer in local hospitality industry stood out rapidly from most other establishments in this international tourist town right after its opening in 2002, for its quality offerings of clean and comfortable rooms at an affordable price plus a restaurant, roof-top bar, swimming pool and a garden with a couple of bamboo-huts, value-added perks like free breakfast and free pickup from anywhere in Siem Reap, as well as the superb quality of service provided by the super nice and brilliant staff who go out of their way to be friendly and resourceful to those in need of practical travel advice or detailed interpretation of local and Khmer culture, transport arrangement to the Angkor temples, city destinations like Bangkok, Phnom Penh and Battambang, or remote areas like Anlong Veng, Prasat Preah Vihear, Koh Ker and Beng Melea, or tour bookings of Apsara Dancing Shows, Khmer-Thai massage or boat trips to the Vietnamese Floating Village.

4. FCC Angkor
Tel: +855-(0)63-760280
Location: Pokanbor Ave, Siem Reap
An artful boutique hotel housed in a Art Deco-style converted French Ambassador's mansion situated right behind the the Royal Residence in the heart of Siem Reap town, a mere 10min walk away from Siem Reap River and Psar Chaa (the Old Market), and only 10min drive from magnificent Angkor Wat, and 15min from the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, included within the stunningly expansive yet subtly exquisite grounds of which are 33 rooms and suites designed in French colonial theme and complete with contemporary comforts of LCD flat-screen TVs, complimentary high-speed Internet connections, comprehensive banquet and conference facilities, an excellent modern-Cambodian restaurant, a stylish cocktail bar, a black-tiled salt-water swimming pool, the full-service Visaya Spa, and a shopping arcade with an eclectic blend of shops and galleries, including the adjoining McDermott Gallery with various arty photos of Angkor, FCC Angkor delivers all the casual elegance, convenient location and services and classic luxuries today's discriminative international travellers are looking for.

5. Hotel de la Paix
Tel: +855-(0)63-966000
Location: Sivatha Boulevard, Siem Reap
A Cambodian owned five-star contemporary and innovative rarity at the luxurious and exotic end of the scale, with a prime central city location within walking distance of vibrant street life & colourful markets of the bustling tourist town of Siem Reap, yet only 7km from the ancient Angkor Wat, the monumental Art Deco-style facade that's suggestive of the colonial era atmosphere and elegance, the tall entrance doorways reminiscent of the corridors of Angkor Wat, distinctive Asian designer landscaping featuring an inner courtyard with lush gardens and water features, comprehensive community-based projects supportive of the revival of Cambodia's arts, culture, nature, and quality of life of its people, and some of the most polished and pampering services and amenities in town, including the sumptuously appointed guest rooms and suites that are complete with stylish interiors and contemporary furnishings, such as handcrafted lamps, customized toiletries, terrazzo soaking tub & separate shower, complimentary wireless internet access, Pre-programmed iPod loaded with lounge music and temple guides, Hotel de la Paix injects a breath of fresh air into the circle of almost generic hotels in town.

6. Jasmine Lodge
Tel: +855-(0)12-784980, 530843, (0)63-760697
Location: Road No.6, 307 Tphul Village, Svay dangum commune, Siem reap
With the promise of affordable clean and comfortable lodging with fan, air-con, hotwater, and TV, delicious home-cooked Khmer and Western food dishes and drinks accompanied with nice breezes and rooftop views, and guided tours to the magnificent temples of Angko, Jasmine Lodge has already won the heart of backpackers, budget travelers and those who're willing to make as many friends as possible during the trip, let alone its relaxed homey atmosphere with English-speaking staff, hammocks, sofa, reading area, book exchange, pool table, and CD/VCD/DVDs, its full range of complimentary tourist and travel services such as free coffee in the afternoon, free noodle soup for weary night arrivals, free pick-up from Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, free use of the bicycles, and free feeding time trips to the crocodile farm, and its convenient location on Highway 6, the main artery from airport, right opposite Banteay Srey Restaurant, just 100m from the Caltex station, 300m to the west of royal palace and Siem Reap River, and 7km to the town center.

7. La Residence d'Angkor
Tel: +855-(0)63-963390
Location: Siem Reap river road, Siem Reap
Formerly known as the Pansea Angkor Hotel, an arguably the most centrally located hotel in town that is situated on the riverside in central Siem Reap, just steps away from the buzzing Psar Chaa (Old Market area) and other bustling local markets, a 10min drive from Angkor Wat, and 20min drive from the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, La Residence d'Angkor also lays claim to be one of the most charming and romantic of all top-end places to stay in town, given the creditworthy Orient-Express luxury and service, its fantastic and ubiquitous decorations and ornamentations of traditional Khmer artwork in wood and stone, mostly out of the deft hands of the craftsmen and women of Artisans d'Angkor, its tranquil lush central courtyard dominated by a small but stylish dark-tiled pool fed by the font of a Shiva-lingum, its superb rooms with nice large bathrooms, natural & retro fixtures and touches, and attached verandahs opening out onto the central garden, fine Royal Khmer cuisine and authentic French delicacies to be enjoyed in the its restaurant or al fresco tropical setting, a variety of spaces and services readily available for meetings or small functions, etc.

1.By Air
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (REP):
French: Aeroport International De Siem Reap;
Location: 7 km West from Siem Reap town center.
Major Airlines & Destinati... More>>>

1.By Air
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (REP):
French: Aeroport International De Siem Reap;
Location: 7 km West from Siem Reap town center.
Major Airlines & Destinations:
AirAsia (+60-3-8775-4000): Kuala Lumpur;
Angkor Airways (063-964166): Hanoi, Phnom Penh (connecting to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Chengdu);
Asiana Airlines (063-965206, 012-825794): Seoul-Incheon;
Bangkok Airways (063-380191, 380192): Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai, Hong Kong, Ko Samui, Pakse, Phnom Penh, Phuket;
Siem Reap Airways (063-380192, 380330): Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Hong Kong, Luang Prabang, Pakse, Phnom Penh;
China Eastern Airlines (012-289579): Kunming;
China Southern Airlines (023- 424577, 424588):Guangzhou, Kunming;
Jetstar Asia Airways (063-964 388): Singapore;
Korean Air (092-511027): Seoul-Incheon;
Lao Airlines (063-963283): Vientianne, Luang Prabang, Pakse;
Malaysia Airlines (063-964135, 964136, 964780): Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh;
PMTair (063-760942): Busan, Hanoi, Seoul-Incheon, Sihanoukville;
President Airlines (063-964-887): Bangkok, Poipet, Phnom Penh, Ratanakiri;
Royal Phnom Penh Airways (012-882665): Phnom Penh;
SilkAir (063-380389): Da Nang, Phnom Penh, Singapore;
Vietnam Airlines (063-963108, 964488): Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Luang Prabang.
Other Aircraft Alternative:
Helicopter between Phnom Penh & Siem Reap (063-213706).
Airport Transfer:
Free airport pickup service provided by most first class hotels for customers with a reservation;
Registered motorbikes transport you to Siem Reap town centre at a fixed price of about US$2;
Registered taxis transport you to Siem Reap town centre at a fixed price of about US$5-7;
Registered minivans transport you to Siem Reap town centre at a fixed price of about US$7 -10;
Freelance motos and tuk-tuks can transports you to Siem Reap town centre for about US$3- 4.

2.By Road
Thailand- Cambodia Route:
Major Access from Thailand to Siem Reap: Aranyaprathet (TH) /Poipet (KH) border crossing;
Means of Transport:
Package bus trips (400-800 baht) offered by travel agents in Bankok depart from Khao San Rd;
DIY Means: Bus (Northern Bus Terminal/Morchit), or train (Hualamphong Station) from Bangkok to Aranyaprathet, moto or tuk-tuk from the bus station to the border for 50-60 baht, and bus ($10) or taxi ($40-$70) from Poipet through Sisophon and on to Siem Reap.

Alternative Thailand-Cambodia Routes:
Chong Sa Ngam (TH) /Anlong Veng (KH): from North East Thailand to Chong Sa Ngam in Thailand's Si Saket province, to Anlong Veng in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, northeast of Siem Reap, then take a bus or taxi onto Siem Reap;
Chong Jom (TH) /O'Smach (KH): from North East Thailand to Chong Jom on the border, to O'Smach in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province, north of Siem Reap, then take taxi through Samrong and Kralahn and onto Siem Reap.
Ban Pakard (TH) / Phsar Prom(KH): from Bangkok & Eastern Thailand to Thailand's Chantaburi province, to Ban Pakard on the border, to Pailin, Cambodia, then take taxi from Pailin to Battambang, and taxi or bus from Battambang to Siem Reap.

Other International Overland Routes:
From Vietnam: direct bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, or bus/ taxi connecting to Siem Reap via Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh or Phnom Penh only.
From Laos: cross the border through Voeung Kam, Laos/Dom Kralor, Cambodia checkpoint, take bus connecting to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh.

Domestic Overland Travel Routes:
Battambang- Siem Reap: via Sisophon;
Phnom Penh- Siem Reap: via Kompong Thom and Kompong Cham;
Sihanoukville- Siem Reap: via Phnom Penh.

Major Bus Companies:
GST Express Bus Company: +855-23-355379, +855-12-895550;
Hua Lian: +855-23-223025, +855-12-376807;
Mailinh: +855-23-211666, +855-63-762888;
Mekong Express: +855-23-427518, +855-34-934189, +855-63-963662;
Neak Krorhorm: +855-23-219496/7, +855-12-495249, +855-63-964924, +855-12-890156;
Paramount Angkor Express: +855-23-427567, 855-63-761912, 855-34-933618, 855-12-525366;
Phnom Penh Sorya Transport: +855-23-210359;
Raksmey Angkor Corporation: +855-23-884179, +855-63-966036.

3.By Boat
Siem Reap-Phnom Penh:
Waterway: the Tonle Sap river and lake;
Duration: 5.5 to 9 hours depending on water levels.
Siem Reap-Battambang:
Waterway: Tonle Sap lake and up the Sangker River in the wet season;
Duration: 5 to 12 hours depending on water levels.

1.Time to Visit
To avoid the unexpected Monsoon rains:
Best: December to February, when the weather is dry and temperatures are coolest (25-30C);
Ok: March to May, though heat soa... More>>>

1.Time to Visit
To avoid the unexpected Monsoon rains:
Best: December to February, when the weather is dry and temperatures are coolest (25-30C);
Ok: March to May, though heat soars to extremities, humidity& road condition can be modest;
Worst: June to October, with the heaviest rains and most impassable roads;
To avoid the crowds:
Best: in low season from June to October when it receives at times brief but heavy showers;
Ok: between the rainy season and the peak season in witner, noteably Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec;
Worst: Easter, Christmas/New Year, Chinese New Year, Khmer New Year.
More Information:
Public Holidays in Cambodia:
New Year's Day: 1 January;
Victory Day over Genocide: 7 January;
Meak Bochea Day: Feb, during the full moon of the month of Meak Bochea;
International Women's Day: 8 March;
Cambodian New Year: commonly falls between 13-15 April, with slight changes;
International Labour Day: 1 May;
King Sihamoni's Birthday: 13-15 May;
Visaka Buja (Birth of Buddha): Apr/May, on the full moon Uposatha day of the Buddhist calendar;
Royal Ploughing Day Ceremony: early May, corresponds to the start of the planting season;
International Children's Day: 1 June;
Queen Mother (Norodom Monineath Sihanouk's) Birthday: 18 June;
Constitution Day: 24 September;
Pchum Ben Day (Ancestor's Day): September/October;
Paris Peace Agreement: 23 October;
Coronation Day: 29 October;
Former King Sihanouk's Birthday: 31 October;
Water Festival: 3 days from the day of the last full moon in October or beginning of November;
Independence Day: 9 November;
Human Rights Day: 10 December.

2.Stay Healthy
Seek medical advice from doctors, travel agens and insurance companies before you travel;
Medical facilities in town may not have been maitained to the average Western standards;
Purchase a good health insurance that can cover the cost of unexpected medical expenses;
No specific health certificates or vaccinations are required by visitors entering Cambodia;
Recommended vacinations: tetanus, diptheria typhoid, polio, hepatitis A (or the combo with B);
Both Siem Reap, Angkor Wat and the western border near Poipet are high-risk malaria areas;
Bring non-Larium anti-malarials such as Doxycycline and Malarone, and mosquito repellent too;
Hygiene standards of street vendors around the temples are not maintained to the highest level;
Bring anti-diarrhea medicine in case that your stomach becomes upset due to the change in diet;
Make sure the dishes served are freshly prepared & piping hot, fruit properly washed and peeled;
Do not drink unboiled water, or eat ice in cold drinks that's made from unboiled water;
Do not drink unpasteurized milk, or eat dairy products that contains unpasteurized milk;
Bring water purification tablets or iodine crystals to sterilize water (to wash fruit or brush teeth);
Almost vertical climbs are expected while climbing up to the top of the temples for good views;
Those suffering from vertical vertigo should avoid climbing up to the uppermost level;
Bring sunblock and re-apply it every couple of hours, especially after the sweaty job of climbing;
While out there touring the temples &ruins, bring a bottle of water to keep yourself well hydrated;
Rest rooms around the temples are scantily provided and rarely up to your expected standard;
Try to spend some more time in the hotel's rest room & have your "business" done before your trip.

3.Stay Safe
Active landmines buried during the civil war are still lurking around off-the-beaten-track;
Siem Reap/ Angkor Wat have long been de-mined to smooth the way for international travelers;
Always stay on clearly marked paths that have beeb worn down by the amount of traffic;
Avoid approaching or touching any artillery shells, bombs or mines, in case they're active;
Always keep your eyes open for warning signs when walking off the beaten path in rural areas;
Khmer Rouge style lawlessness and the third-world style banditry are reassuringly gone;
Current society and security situation is largely uncertain, and violence is not unheard of;
Do not leave your belongings unattended in public places, or unsecured in your hotel room;
Clutch your bag tightly while walking in the crowds or riding on a motorbike;
Women should by no means travel alone, especially it's late at night in outlying temples;
Some roads in &around town are not maintained in the best condition and are in need of repair;
While traveling around riding on or driving a motorbike, always remember to wear a helmet;
Watch out for motorbike riders approaching from unforeseen directions while crossing the road;
Bring a torchlight if you are seeing sunrise at Angkor Wat or sunset at the Phnom Bakheng;
Do not feed or tease monkeys around you, they may steal your trinkets or get ill-tempered& bite;
Watch out for touters, scammers, and hello-hollering or beggering kids lurking around the temples.

4.More Information
Emergency Numbers:
Ambulance: 063-761119, 012-630399;
Fire: Central of Siem Reap town (063-760113, 012-784464, 012-967813);
Tourist Police: Angkor Archaeological Park (012-402424, 012-838768, 012-969991);
Medical facilities:
Angkor Hospital for Children: In the middle of the town, near the river (063-963409);
Royal Angkor International Hospital: Route 6 (Airport Road), Siem Reap (063-761888);
Siem Reap Provincial Hospital: 200m from the Old Market (063-963111);
NAGA International Clinic: 593 Route 6 (Airport Road), Siem Reap (063-964500);
International Ly Srey Vyna Clinic: 113 Route 6, Siem Reap (063-965088, 012-755573);
Friendship Khmer-China Clinic: 50 Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (012-523 362);
Tan Meng Heang Dental Surgery: Taphul Village, Siem Reap (012-866152, 012-830779);
Eye Care: 12A Sivatha Blvd, Siem Reap (016 999 968, 012 505 088);
Bakheng Pharmacy: Opposite the Provincial Hospital (012-964772);
Kanya Pharmacy: Old market area (016-339724).