Five ways to discover Siem Reap otherwise

While the temples of Angkor Wat are magical beauty of breathtaking. Yet some people after the first day of visit which is usually pretty busy in the middle of a large number of tourists and in sweltering heat, have enough of archeology and throw in the towel. And it falls rather well because Siem Reap is not proposing that the beautiful temples. In fact, the city has also great other places that you need to discover and offers many activities to make your stay memorable.

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1. The floating villages of Tonle Sap

This lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia-is. It is the heart of the country and vital for many Cambodians who depend on these natural resources. Driven largely by the Mekong River, it "inflates" during the rainy season (June to November) to return to normal levels during the dry season, it can go from 2m to more than 10m deep. These many people have had to adapt their homes according to these variations, giving rise to fantastic villages is fully floating or on stilts.

Floating villages of Tonle Sap

The three main being that you can visit; Khneas Chong, the most visited because of easier access, Kampong Phluk for which we advise you to choose and Khleang Kampong, the largest and probably the most beautiful but unfortunately also farther.


Your hotel / guesthouse will offer tours for sure, but check also the many travel agencies in the city that may offer lower prices and programs off the beaten track as the discovery of the Prek Toal Bird Park.




2. Kulen Mountain (Phnom Kulen)

Located about fifty kilometers from Siem Reap, "Kulen Mountain" is a very popular place for Cambodians who come to pray at the statue of Buddha lying down lying on top, but also a picnic and swim in the fresh water the impressive waterfall. Beautiful forest walks, beautiful view from the top of the mountain, various statues and vestiges Angkorian the River 1000 lingas, delicious lunch at the water's edge, bathing very pleasant and great moment to share with these people so cheerful.

To get there, choose a taxi which will cost you about $ 50, the traditional tuk tuk that will be very difficult to climb. The site entrance meanwhile, will cost $ 20.



 3. The Cambodian crafts

Eric Stocker Lacquer & Textures

After decades of war, the country had literally lost its know-how in terms of craftsmanship that had its glory in the past including sculpture and silk. Training projects and coming artists / foreign craftsmen were able to restore his artistic side to the city of Siem Reap. It is full of workshops today where you can find high quality products produced according to ancient techniques handed the taste of the day, which we will explain the secrets to As their exciting visits.






Such as lacquers plant workshop "Eric Stocker Lacquer and Textures" master lacquer French training young deaf to the production of objects of decorative art, "Angkor Artwork" with no doubt the most beautiful Buddhas Cambodia and beautiful paintings done in a single oxidation process, the "Golden Silk Farm" silk producing the finest qualities, and finally the "Artisans d'Angkor", a precursor in the formation and the reintroduction of Khmer Arts.

Angkor Artwork

4. For your wellbeing

Bodia spa

 Traveling, you go, you run everywhere and it is now time to think a little about you. Siem Reap is the perfect place to be pampered in the massage parlors and many other Spa. If the traditional Khmer massage is a must, you will also have the choice of many body care and beauty at prices that varied.

Expect $ 5 an hour for a basic massage in the lounge around the corner, up to sixty half a day care in a salon known. "Lemongrass Garden", "Frangipani Spa" and "Bodia Spa" are among the best places in the city.


5. Stroll

Surely the most important occupation after visiting the temples in Cambodia, walk and go to the people. Finally go to the people, but rather the ones who come to you because this people is undoubtedly one of the nicest and most riders ever.

Meander the narrow streets of the center, markets, riverbanks, sit at sidewalk cafes and people will come naturally to you in response to your smile. You do throughout your trip delightful encounters that you will remember for a long time.

Well, I have tried in this article to give you some nice and varied alternatives to visiting the temples, which will still undoubtedly the highlights of your discovery of this wonderful country called Cambodia.

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