Things to Do in Siem Reap
50 curated spots from Siem Reap itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Attend the acclaimed Phare circus show combining acrobatics, live music, and Khmer storytelling—book seats in advance or have your hotel arrange tickets and tuk-tuk.
1h 30m · $18-38 per person depending on seat
Angkor National Museum
Air-conditioned, modern museum with well-organized galleries of Angkor-era statues, lintels, and explanations that tie together what you’ve seen in the temples.
2h · $12-15 (approx.)
Angkor Thom & Bayon Temple
Enter Angkor Thom through its jungle-lined gate, then wander Bayon’s labyrinth of corridors beneath dozens of serene stone faces and explore the nearby Terrace of the Elephants.
2h 30m · Included in Angkor day-pass
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Main Temple
Reach Angkor Wat before dawn for the classic reflection pool sunrise, then explore the inner galleries, bas-reliefs, and upper levels once the light softens and crowds thin slightly.
3h 30m · $37 per person (1-day Angkor pass)
Angkor Thom and Bayon
Explore South Gate, Bayon’s smiling faces, and a short loop of the terrace area; keep it focused rather than trying to do everything.
2h 30m · Included with park ticket
Artisans Angkor
Drop in to see local crafts and workshop-style demonstrations; it is easy to browse and requires no advance planning.
1h · Free
Free Explore Time in Wat Bo Neighborhood
After returning and resting, wander on foot through Wat Bo’s side streets: look for small art studios, quiet cafes, and leafy lanes with traditional wooden houses.
2h · Free
Ta Prohm
See the famous tree-covered ruins in the morning when crowds are lower and the light is softer.
2h · $37 ticket + transport
Ta Prohm Temple (Jungle Temple)
Explore the iconic temple where giant tree roots clutch crumbling walls, with narrow corridors, mossy stones, and birdsong echoing through the jungle canopy.
2h 30m · Included in Angkor day-pass
Ta Prohm Temple (Tomb Raider Temple)
Head out mid-morning to Ta Prohm, where tree roots grow over walls and doorways; follow the main loop path and pause at the massive silk-cotton trees for photos.
2h 30m · Included in Angkor pass; tuk-tuk ~$15–20 round-trip from town if not part of a full-day hire
Angkor Night Market & Lane Wandering
After dinner, stroll through the Angkor Night Market’s covered alleys and small shops, then explore the side lanes off Pub Street. Focus on browsing crafts and soaking up the lights and music; you can avoid the louder bars and simply enjoy the colorful streets.
1h 30m · Free (shopping extra)
Angkor Thom & Bayon Jungle Temples
Enter through Angkor Thom’s gate, visit Bayon with its giant stone faces, then walk or tuk‑tuk to nearby Baphuon and the Terrace of the Elephants amid tall trees.
3h · Included in Angkor ticket
Angkor Wat
Do the sunrise visit and main galleries first while energy is highest; keep it focused and unhurried.
3h · $37 ticket + transport
Angkor Wat Sunrise
Start early for sunrise, then walk the main galleries and outer ponds at a relaxed pace; this is the trip’s signature highlight.
3h · $37 park ticket + tuk-tuk
Angkor Wat Sunrise (with Local Guide)
Arrange a tuk-tuk and licensed guide to pick you up around 4:45–5:00 AM; watch the sunrise from the lotus pond, then explore the main galleries and upper levels once light hits the carvings.
3h 30m · $25-40 for tuk-tuk + guide (excluding Angkor Pass)
Angkor Wat Sunrise & Short Circuit (Angkor Thom & Ta Prohm)
Start around 4:30–5:00 AM with a private tuk-tuk or car to watch sunrise at Angkor Wat, then explore Angkor Thom (Bayon faces) and jungle-overgrown Ta Prohm before the heat.
5h · $37 Angkor day pass + $20-30 tuk-tuk/car for family
Angkor Wat Sunrise Visit
Leave early (around 4:30–4:45 AM), watch sunrise over the lotus ponds, then explore the long galleries, carvings, and upper terraces once the sun is up.
3h 30m · $37 day pass (Angkor ticket) + tuk‑tuk $15-25
APOPO Visitor Center
Learn about mine-clearing work through a compact, meaningful visit; keep it as a shorter, high-value cultural stop.
1h 15m · $5-10
Artisans Angkor & Made in Cambodia Market
Visit Artisans Angkor workshops to watch stone and wood carving, then walk 5–10 minutes to browse the Made in Cambodia Market for locally made crafts.
2h · Free entry (shopping extra)
Artisans Angkor or Made in Cambodia Market
Browse artisanal workshops and stalls for hand-crafted silk, carvings, and textiles, often in garden-like courtyards with trees and plants.
1h · Free (shopping extra)
Banteay Kdei & Srah Srang Reservoir
Combine Ta Prohm with nearby Banteay Kdei’s peaceful corridors and then walk to Srah Srang, the ancient lakeside terrace, for breezes and open views.
2h · Included in Angkor pass
Banteay Srei
See the pink sandstone carvings in a smaller, more detailed temple that feels calmer than the main circuit.
2h 30m · Included with park ticket
Bayon Temple & Angkor Thom Gates
After Angkor Wat, continue by tuk-tuk into the walled city of Angkor Thom; enter via the South Gate and wander Bayon’s maze of corridors and serene stone faces encircled by jungle.
2h · Included with Angkor Pass
Cambodian Circus Show
Book a family seat for an evening performance with acrobatics, music, and story-driven fun.
1h 30m · $18-28 per person
Cambodian Landmine Museum
Visit this important small museum on the way back from the northern temple area for a meaningful, lower-crowd stop.
1h 15m · $5-10
Evening Stroll Along Siem Reap River & Old Market
Walk the tree-lined riverfront before looping through the Old Market area to browse souvenirs, then continue into the pedestrian lanes around Pub Street without needing to go into bars if you prefer to just people-watch.
1h 30m · Free
Free Explore Time around Wat Bo Neighborhood
After freshening up, wander the quiet streets near Wat Bo Pagoda, peek into small boutiques and cafes, and enjoy the greenery and riverside paths without a fixed plan.
1h · Free
Free Wandering in Wat Bo & Art Center Night Market
Spend your last afternoon and early evening strolling backstreets lined with guesthouses and trees, then cross over to the Art Center Night Market for handicrafts, lights, and people-watching.
2h 30m · Free (shopping extra)
Kampong Phluk Floating Village
Take the lake and village boat outing to see stilt houses and flooded forest scenery; this is a major half-day outside the city.
3h · $20-35 with boat fees depending on operator
Kompong Phluk Floating Village
Take a boat trip through the stilt-house village and flooded forest for a slower, scenic family outing.
3h · $25-35 per personRestaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Muslim Family Kitchen
Casual, family-run halal eatery on a quiet street near the river, serving simple Cambodian and regional Muslim dishes; go for beef or chicken rice, noodle soups, and omelettes.
45m · $4-8 per person
Brother Bong Cafe
Order halal-friendly rice dishes, sandwiches without pork, or vegetarian plates; confirm sauces and broths are safe.
1h · $8-18 per person
Khmer Kitchen Restaurant
Simple open-air restaurant tucked in a lane off Pub Street. Order fish amok (ensure fish-only and ask about fish sauce brand if you’re strict), vegetable curries, stir-fried morning glory, and plain rice; ask for dishes without oyster sauce or alcohol and verify no pork or lard are used in your selections.
1h · $8-15 per person
Muslim Kitchen Restaurant
Straightforward halal Cambodian-Muslim spot along NR6 serving dishes like halal beef lok lak, chicken curry, vegetable stir-fries, and fried noodles; confirm your choices are cooked in separate oil if you’re strict.
45m · $5-10 per person
Sister Srey Cafe
Bright, plant-filled café overlooking the river. Choose vegetarian or seafood-based breakfast options like avocado toast without bacon, veggie omelettes, fruit bowls, and smoothies; request no alcohol or pork ingredients and confirm cooking oils/sauces when ordering.
1h · $7-12 per person
Asni Islamic Restaurant
Casual, fully halal Cambodian‑Malay restaurant popular with local Muslims, often with open‑front seating and greenery nearby along the road. For halal: enjoy beef or chicken curry, halal Khmer soups, fried rice and noodles with chicken or beef, and fresh fruit shakes; no pork or alcohol is used, and meat is sourced from halal suppliers.
1h · $5-10 per person
Baitong Restaurant
Order halal-friendly Khmer curries, stir-fried vegetables, rice, and chicken dishes; confirm no pork or fish sauce issues if needed.
1h 15m · $10-20 per person
Cambodian Muslim Restaurant
Simple local Muslim eatery on the road toward Angkor with shade trees around. Go for halal beef or chicken kuy teav (noodle soup) and fried rice; the entire menu is cooked with halal meat for the local Muslim community.
45m · $4-7 per person
Chanrey Tree
Order fruit, eggs, rice porridge, and Cambodian breakfast dishes that can be made pork-free and halal-friendly on request.
1h · $8-15 per person
Footprint Café
Social-enterprise café in a leafy villa with lots of plants and books. Choose vegetarian options such as shakshuka without meat, pancakes, granola, and fresh juices; verify there’s no alcohol or pork in your chosen dishes and that eggs/dairy usage suits your comfort level.
1h · $6-10 per person
Footprint Cafes
Pick from halal-friendly breakfast bowls, eggs, fruit plates, and vegetarian options; ask staff to keep prep separate from non-halal items.
1h · $8-16 per person
Genevieve's Restaurant
Choose halal-friendly chicken, fish, rice, and vegetarian dishes; confirm any specials are pork-free.
1h 15m · $10-20 per person
Halal Cambodian Restaurant (Near Old Market Mosque)
Cluster of small halal kitchens near the local mosque; choose a spot showing halal signs and opt for fish curry, chicken soups, and vegetable stir-fries cooked in shared halal oil.
1h · $3-7 per person
Halal Corner at Angkor Night Market
A cluster of clearly labeled halal stalls at the Night Market offering grilled fish, halal chicken skewers, fried rice, and fresh juices.
1h 30m · $6-12 per person
Halal Restaurant Chamkar Doung
Roadside halal restaurant often used by Muslim tour groups, serving chicken and beef Khmer dishes, stir-fried vegetables, and rice; look for halal certification signage out front.
1h · $5-9 per person
Halal Street Stalls Near Angkor Night Market
In streets around Angkor Night Market, seek out clearly marked halal stalls (often run by Cham Muslims) serving halal grilled chicken, beef skewers, rice dishes, and vegetarian stir-fries; always confirm halal status and cooking oil.
1h · $3-8 per person
Haven
Choose the halal-friendly Cambodian dishes, noodle bowls, vegetable plates, and ask for pork-free preparations.
1h 15m · $8-15 per person
Haven Training Restaurant
Order the clearly halal-friendly chicken, fish, or vegetarian mains prepared without pork ingredients; ask staff to guide you to safe choices.
1h 15m · $12-25 per person
Jungle Burger Sports Bar
Use the halal chicken burger, eggs, fries, and breakfast plates; make sure no bacon is included.
1h · $6-12 per person
Jungle Burger Sports Bar & Bistro (Halal Menu Items)
Lush, plant-filled burger bistro; choose from clearly labeled halal chicken or fish burgers and veggie options, avoiding non-halal items.
1h 30m · $10-15 per person