Things to Do in Siem Reap
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Siem Reap, Cambodia — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Angkor Wat (sunrise)
12th-century Hindu-then-Buddhist temple complex — the largest religious monument on earth. USD 37 (1-day pass). 3 hours minimum. The reason Siem Reap exists.
Bayon (Angkor Thom) + Ta Prohm
54 stone face-towers of Bayon + the tree-strangled Ta Prohm (the "Tomb Raider temple"). Included in Angkor pass. 2-3 hours.
Pub Street + Old Market (Phsar Chas)
Siem Reap's tourist nightlife strip + adjacent traditional market. USD 5-15 a meal. Best 7pm onwards.
Phare Cambodian Circus
Acrobatic theatre by orphaned + disadvantaged Cambodian youth. USD 18-35. Daily 8pm show. 1 hour.
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Things to do in Siem Reap
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Amok (fish curry steamed in banana leaf). Lok lak (stir-fried beef). Kuy teav (noodle soup). Khmer red curry. Angkor + Cambodia draft beer.
Local tip
SAI is 50km from Old Town (new airport opened 2026, far from town). For under 5-hour layovers: too tight, stay airside. For 6+ hours: rush an Angkor Wat visit (USD 37 + USD 35 taxi). For 12+ hours: full Angkor + Pub Street is the classic combo.
Where to stay
Hotels across Siem Reap — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.