"Siem Reap...Gateway to Angkor Wat" Khett Siem Reab by herzog63

Khett Siem Reab Travel Guide: 4,565 reviews and 10,841 photos

Siem Reap

Siem Reap is a nice little town that seems to growing quite rapidly! There are many new hotels and guest houses popping up all the time. It is a fairly quiet town in the daytime as most of the foreigners are out of town visiting Angkor Wat and other temples and sites. But in the evening the market area comes alive with food stalls and vendors hawking their wares! I didn't explore the town of Siem Reap very extensively as my energy was put into exploring Angkor and the other temples. I got up very early (before sunrise) and returned at dusk or later each night. Except one day that I went into Siem Reap in the afternoon to buy stamps to mail post cards. But I did enjoy the night market! There is a decent selection of fresh fruits to be found also.

Hair Salon

Hair Salon with Spirit House

Check out the Spirit House. You will see these outside of homes and businesses.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Awesome Temples
Cons:Tough Life
In a nutshell:Beautiful area!!

Last visit to Khett Siem Reab: Dec 2001
Intro Written Oct 6, 2002
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Reviews (19)

Building a new house in the Rice paddies Off The Beaten Path (1)

There are new houses being built away from Siem Reap. The town will expand to accomodate the new found wealth of the... more travel advice

Lot's smaller temples to check out to! Things to Do (3)

There are lot's of smaller temples that are pretty cool that don't have the large crowds of Angkor. For example Baksei... more travel advice

Angkor Wat Things to Do (3)

Well Angkor Wat has to be the Must See Activity of Siem Reap! It is an amazing place. I have covered it under its own... more travel advice

Angkor Thom - The Bayon Things to Do (3)

After hitting Angkor Wat I would say this is the next monument that has to be visited!! They are both #1 with me. The... more travel advice

Favorites (1)
Changing money
Warnings Or Dangers (2)
See All Wear a Hat
Transportation (2)
See All Overland from Thailand
Restaurants (2)
See All I wish I could remember what I ordered!
Tourist Traps (1)
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Nightlife (1)
Cultural Performances
Hotels (2)
See All From $2 to Hundreds of $$$$$
Local Customs (3)
See All Motorcycles haul stuff too
Shopping (1)
Buying film
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Comments (32)

deecat Jan 15, 2006 at 4:18 PM Report Abuse

Scott, what a comprehensive coverage of Khett Siem Reab. Enjoyable, indeed. Very helpful insights. Some really stunning photographs, also.
jmmorgan May 16, 2004 at 7:54 AM Report Abuse

Another superb page Scott. Keep them coming and keep travelling. Your boy is very lucky to have experienced so much. It is the best possible education he can ever get.
traveldave Mar 27, 2004 at 6:38 AM Report Abuse

I bet most visitors ignore Siem Reap because of Angkor Wat. It's nice that you learned a little about the town and took some pictures.
epicult Mar 10, 2004 at 7:17 PM Report Abuse

Good stamp tip bro... and you gotta love the motorbikes with 4 people and a pair of baskets loaded to the max. on the back. Cool stuff.
vaticanus Feb 18, 2004 at 6:34 PM Report Abuse

Good tip about the "big head" dollars. How are they on Euros?
Hosell Jan 31, 2004 at 5:30 AM Report Abuse

Another very interesting place to visit! great page and another nice adventure in Asia!!!
richiecdisc Nov 12, 2003 at 6:29 AM Report Abuse

Ballsy transportation with the boy in tow, my hats off. Checking out The Bayon tip, will try and get there too. Thanks
globerover Sep 1, 2003 at 3:11 PM Report Abuse

most interesting page; your bus travel to Siem Reab sounds like a great experience, BUT NOT one that I seek :-)))
shrimp56 Jul 30, 2003 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Very helpful advice as I will be here in December. Thanks for a great page!
Chrisman Jul 21, 2003 at 5:29 PM Report Abuse

I hear Cambodia can be a dangerous place. What are your thoughts on that?