Siem Reap exists as the gateway to Angkor — but the town itself has excellent restaurants, Pub Street’s energy and interesting day trips.
Using Siem Reap as Angkor Base
All accommodation arranges tuk-tuk drivers (฿15,000–20,000 USD/day) for temple visits.
Angkor tickets: Buy at official office 5km from town. 1-day $37, 3-day $62, 7-day $72.
Temple strategy:
- Day 1: Angkor Wat sunrise, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm
- Day 2: Outer circuit, Banteay Srei
- Day 3: Revisit favorites
Siem Reap Town
Pub Street area: Bars, restaurants, night market. Lively every evening.
Old Market (Psar Chas): Better quality than night market stalls.
Day Trip: Floating Village
Kampong Phluk or Kampong Khleang over Tonle Sap Lake. ฿15–25 USD for boat tour.
Angkor Wat sunrise tours and floating village trips are bookable on Klook.