Situated about 314 kilometers northwest of the capital Phnom Penh, Siem Reap is best known as a home to the ruins of Angkor Wat. Recently, a quiet and sleepy city like Siem Reap has been developed and become Cambodia’s transportation hub. However, what really attract visitors to Siem Reap are its unrefined and rustic landscape, a charm of countryside, warm hospitality and unique way of life of its people.
Apart from Angkor Wat, there are several interesting attractions that you should not miss when in Siem Reap. If you are one of those who deeply appreciate the Khmer ruins, you would also like to visit the remains of Angkor Thom, a palace overgrown by jungle, Banteay Srei temple complex, which is famous for its carvings and Ta Prohm. Explore the town and you will find some reasonable shopping places, including the old market Psa Chas, where you can buy local products and souvenirs, such as antiques, woodcarvings, kramas (checkered scarves), material for sarongs, and jewelry.