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The 6 Best Things to Do in Siem Reap
Angkor’s temples, jungle ruins, and sunrise over the towers
Siem Reap is the base for Angkor — the largest religious monument on earth, jungle-swallowed temple ruins, and sunrise over Angkor Wat’s towers. A friendly town of markets and riverside bars.
BEST TIME
November–March (dry, cooler)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$500–$1,200 per person for a week
6 best things to do in Siem Reap
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Ta Prohm’s jungle temple
5
Floating villages on Tonlé Sap
6
Pub Street and the night market
How to fit it into a day
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: ta prohm’s jungle temple.
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LOCAL TIP
Buy a 3-day Angkor pass — one day isn’t enough and the pace is exhausting.
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