4 Days in Siem Reap: What to Do and See in Siem Reap

Day 1

Angkor Wat Complex

Opening Hours: 5:00-17:30 every day.

Ticket Price: 37 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-7 Days

Location: Krong Siem Reap

Angkor Wat is the common name for the Angkor complex of temples. It is one of Cambodia's landmarks as well as a representative symbol of the country. It is located 6km north of Siem Reap. Angkor Wat combines the two basic elements of Cambodia temple architecture—altars and corridors—in a highly regimented and symmetrical complex of buildings. There are more than 600 extant structures. Some of the most famous include the Angkor Temple, Angkor Thom, Bakheng, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Then most important place should visit is the Angkor wat. The Angkor wat contains many ancient temples with the religion of Buddhism. The fist time when I saw one of the temples, t was shocked. I have never seen a construction like this. But after visiting some temples, I felt very boring, and because of the hot weather, I wasn’t interested in the beautiful view. In ancient, people believe the gods in heaven, so there are a lot of steps which made me so tired! For supper, we went to the Pub street, it took 2 dollars t take a Tutu car to get there. Because mu mom wanted to try some local food, we had something very special to eat. I think it was disgusting. You’d better try the European food. But it is ok for your to have a try of the local food. In a word,Everything is OK except the hot weather！

Plum9195: Do not go to the early morning sunrise viewing of this Temple, frankly, it is not worth the hype. Much too crowded and really not that impressive of a Sunrise. Instead get a good guide and go after lunch. I will be much less crowded and you can enjoy it more. You can ask your guide to take you in from the rear side of the park and not walk across the most to enter. This will give you a view that most people never see. If you enter from the other direction it is a short walk through nice tree lined paths and you pass some of the lesser known temples. I have wanted to visit this sight since I was in High School and it lived up to my expectations.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Angkor Wat Complex, Jaya House River Park nearby is the best place to stay.

Jaya House River Park

Nestled within tropical hanging gardens, Jaya House River Park Siem Reap offers accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drinks at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

Angkor National Museum is conveniently a 750m walk, while the vibrant Pub Street and Old Market are 2.3 km away. Angkor Wat is 5 km from Jaya House River Park Siem Reap. The nearest airport is Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport, 7 km from the property. The property offers complimentary two-way airport transfers and Tuk Tuk services to the city centre.

Each room at Jaya House River Park Siem Reap is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and bidet. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, concierge and ticketing services.

Day 2 | Morning

Phnom Bakheng

Ticket Price: 80993 KHR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap 17000, Cambodia

Bakken Mountain is located about 1.5 kilometers northwest of Angkor Temple, near the south gate of Tongwang City. This hill is about 65 meters high, and it is the commanding height of the vicinity, where you can look down at Angkor Wat. There is Bakken Temple built on the mountain, which is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. There is nothing more attractive about Bakken Mountain than the magnificent sunset here. There are two ways to get to the top of Bakken Mountain, one is walking, the other is elephant riding. To enter the Bakken Temple on the top of the mountain, you need to climb steep steps. When you come to the top of the mountain, you will find the Bakken Temple. In addition to the central tower, there are several smaller towers below, which are symmetrically arranged according to strict geometric patterns, but many pagodas are now incomplete. Although the Bakken Temple has long been dilapidated, the view here is very broad. To the west is the vast West Pond, to the southeast there is the Angkor Temple in the jungle, and to the south you can overlook the Tonle Sap Lake. When the sun sets in the west, the beauty of Angkor under the golden halo is romantic and unforgettable.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravelLover@: This temple is built on. the mountain is. The special points is all the peoples go to this temple for watching sunset 🌅. Because the view of sunset from this temple is incredible.

Preaw: Prasat Phanom Bakang is simulated from Prasat Ba Kong with similar architecture, a pyramid shape on each floor has 4 small castle angles.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Angkor National Museum.

Angkor National Museum

Opening Hours: April 1st - September 30th: 8:30-18:00; October 1st - March 31st: 8:30-18:30

Ticket Price: 48759 KHR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 968 Vithei Charles de Gaulle Blvd | Khrum 6, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Angkor National Museum mainly exhibits cultural relics and works of art from various periods of the Khmer dynasty, including stone carvings, images of Buddha, multimedia images, etc. The collections are vast and precious. The exterior shape of the museum is uniquely designed and the roof has the charm of the ancient tower of Angkor Wat. The promenade, the doorway and the window are inspired by the design of Angkor Wat. Modern elements are also blended in, making it more magnificent and spectacular.

Reviews from Real Guests:

PS Travel: Angkor National Museum is an archaeological museum dedicated to the collection, preservation and presentation of Angkorian artifacts, also to provides information and education about art and culture of Khmer civilization, with collections mainly dated from Khmer Empire's Angkor period circa 9th to 14th-century.

TravelLover@: Angkor National Museum is a place to provide knowledge about Khmer civilization to tourists, so tourists who visit Siem Reap should visit the Angkor National Museum first before they continue to visit the temple

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Maison Polanka is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Maison Polanka

Featuring a unique blend of Cambodian and ancient Khmer wooden houses, Maison Polanka Siem Reap is equipped with an infinity-edge swimming pool and free Wi-Fi access. The hotel also provides free shuttle services to and from the Airport. Located a 15-minute drive to the historical Angkor Wat Temple, the hotel is also 7 km away from Siem Reap International Airport and a 10-minute drive from Siem Ream Town – a lively pub street.

Luxuriously furnished rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, a sofa, a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels in Maison Polanka Siem Reap. Private bathrooms include shower facilities and free toiletries. Guests can indulge in a traditional massage or cycling and horse-riding activities. A 24-hour front desk can assist with laundry/ironing services as well as room service. Breakfast can also be served in the room upon request.

Located by the poolside an in-house restaurant, Maison Polanka Siem Reap serves fresh Cambodian cuisines. Guests can also lounge by the bar with a cocktail in hand in Maison Polanka Siem Reap.

Day 3 | Morning

Smile of Angkor

Ticket Price: 121898 KHR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Smile Angkor Grand Theater， Siem Reap (North of the Apsara roundabout on Apsara Road)

"Angkor's Smile" not only includes traditional Khmer songs and dances, but also combines many Cambodian special performances such as acrobatics, Khmer martial arts, long-handled piano playing and singing. It's a legendary show. The lineup is huge and the content is wonderful. It uses modern high-tech techniques to condense all the essence of the Angkor Dynasty. "Angkor's Smile" is a large-scale song and dance epic showing the Angkor Dynasty. The whole play selects the more representative cultural images of the Angkor cultural treasures and combines them with modern techniques. From the founding of the country to the prosperous age, from legends to customs, from the past to the present, the ancient and beautiful flavors hidden behind the stone carvings and murals make the performance enjoyable and vivid.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Smile of Angkor, you can head to Tonle Sap Lake, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Tonle Sap Lake

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 81060 KHR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days

Location: Lower Mekong Basin, Cambodia

Tonle Sap Lake is a famous freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. It is connected to the Mekong River in Phnom Penh through the Tonle Sap River. There are several floating villages on the lake. Because of the large number of Vietnamese people living in them, they are called “Vietnamese Floating Villages”. You can take a boat trip to the lake to visit these floating villages, where you will see houses, churches, schools and other buildings all on the water. In the evening, you can also enjoy the magnificent sunset on the lake.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravelLover@: The area is home to many Cambodians of Vietnamese origin who live in floating villages on boats by the lake. Most of the fishermen of Tonle Sap Lake are of Vietnamese origin. They have lived in Cambodia for a long time and are the main suppliers of the country's fishery market. They had to flee to Vietnam during the Khmer Rouge era from 1975 to 1979. Only returned after the downfall and continued to fish in the Tonle Sap.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang in advance, because all the tourists head to Tonle Sap Lake love staying at it.

Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang

Featuring free WiFi and an outdoor pool, Phum Baitang Siem Reap offers accommodation in Siem Reap, 3 km from Pub Street.

Phum Baitang Siem Reap has a year-round outdoor pool and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the pool or garden.

Each room of Phum Baitang Siem Reap comes with a private bathroom fitted with a hot tub. Extras include bath robes, slippers and free toiletries. There is free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. Angkor Wat is 7 km from Phum Baitang, while Angkor Night Market is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport, 6 km from Phum Baitang.

Day 4 | Morning

Cambodian Cultural Village

Ticket Price: 15 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: National Road #6, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cambodian Folk Culture Village is known as "Pocket Cambodia". As the only cultural village in Cambodia, it is located in the historical city of Siem Reap. It gathers miniature scenic spots of various places of interest in Cambodia, as well as folk art and folk customs of various ethnic groups, showing the pride of the Cambodian people. rich natural and cultural heritage. In the park, there are wax museums and museums showing scenes of famous historical figures in Cambodia and the construction of Angkor by the ancient Cambodian people; there are miniature scenic spots that focus on famous scenic spots and historical sites all over Cambodia; there are 11 different folk culture styles. The ethnic villages show the unique customs of 19 ethnic groups. Local song and dance performances and traditional ceremonies can be seen in the village. The park has beautiful scenery, with beautiful stone mountains, waterfalls and mysterious fairy caves all over it. In each village, you can watch Cambodia's ancient and elegant fairy mountain dance, the enthusiastic northeastern minority dance, and the relaxed and lively Khmer village singing and dancing acrobatic performances. You can also participate in Cambodian traditional wedding ceremonies. Khmer Baiyi Festival" large-scale performance.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TravelLover@: Cambodian Cultural Village was a theme park and cultural museum in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was located on road no. 6, three kilometres from the airport, six kilometres from the town and five kilometres from the famous Angkor Wat temple complex.

Ronny Mello: Cambodia culture village that’s a perfect place to visit

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Prasat Suor Prat.

Prasat Suor Prat

Opening Hours: Open from 7:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 1 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 30-30 Minutes

Location: Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Zodiac Pagoda, also called the Twelve Pagoda Temple, is located in Tongwang City, with a total of twelve small pagodas. The reason why it is called the Zodiac Pagoda is because each pagoda is carved with different animals, similar to the Chinese zodiac. Enter from the Victory Gate north of the east gate of Tongwang City, follow the road straight to the front of the War Elephant Steps, and in the bushes directly opposite is the Zodiac Pagoda. For many tourists, this place is often a pass. You can stop by after visiting the War Elephant Steps. The twelve ancient red clay pagodas lined up in a row are abstract in shape, and after years of wind and rain, it is impossible to see what the animal carvings on them look like. In fact, the use of the Zodiac Tower has always been controversial. Some say it is used to imprison and judge prisoners (use poisonous snakes to identify criminals), some say it is to guard the central square of Tongwang City, and some say it is a tower and a tower. In between, wire or rope bridges were pulled, and artists were put on it to perform shows for the king, and so on. You might as well go into the tower to see, study, and guess. Today's Zodiac Tower is extremely desolate, and it depends on the regular maintenance of the Cambodian government to prevent it from collapsing. These towers are dotted with dilapidated war elephant steps under the shadow of the woods, forming a vicissitudes of life that is worth recording with a camera.

Reviews from Real Guests:

PS Travel: There are far to many incorrect photos of this temple on here but here it is. Very beautiful, atmospheric and secluded. If it was not for far grander temples in the vicinity this would be a must see for anyone in the area. Its so quiet it's like you are discovering it for the first time

TravelLover@: Prasat Sour Prat is a cultural and historical tourist site. This resort is located in the Angkor Park area, about 10 km from the provincial town of Siem Reap. Style. Here, tourists can come to relax, see the temples, sculptures, sculptures, forests and history.

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