Stories from Siem Reap

Explore Phnom Kulen's hidden history: the 500m plateau where King Jayavarman II founded the Khmer Empire in 802 CE, now revealed by LiDAR archaeology

Escape crowds at Angkor Wat with these day trips from Siem Reap. Explore jungle temples, sacred mountains, and floating villages within 3 hours by road

Get your Cambodia visa fast. Learn e-visa, visa on arrival, and entry requirements. Step-by-step guide with fees, photos, and new e-Arrival Card rules

Explore authentic Cambodian street food: grilled fish, noodle soups, rice cakes. Learn what makes khmer cuisine special and eat like locals for under $2 per…

Compare bus, flight, private car, and ferry from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Find the fastest, cheapest, and most comfortable route for your trip

Plan your Siem Reap trip with confidence. Discover whether 1, 2, or 3 days suits your travel style, plus what you'll realistically see at Angkor temples

Angkor Empire Marathon 2026 runs Aug 2 with four distances. A runner’s guide to the course, August heat, race week logistics, and where to stay in Siem Reap.

Pchum Ben 2026 runs October 10-12. A traveller's guide to attending Cambodia's ancestors' festival respectfully in Siem Reap: what to wear, bring, eat, and expect.

Khmer food has its own four-flavour rhythm, two-thousand-year-old history, and twelve dishes worth ordering first. Our honest guide to Cambodian cuisine.

Looking for things to do in Siem Reap beyond Angkor Wat? Our team shares 15 honest picks: food, floating villages, circus, markets, day trips and quiet moments.

The best hotel in Siem Reap, Cambodia depends on your travel style. 7 honest picks across boutique, luxury and design, with prices, distances and who each one fits.

The best time to visit Siem Reap is November to February: dry, cool and ideal for the temples. Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds and prices.

Angkor Wat sunrise starts between 5:30-6:30 AM. Learn the best viewing spots, what time to arrive, photography tips, and how to avoid the crowds.

Angkor Wat tickets cost $37-$72 in 2026. Compare 1-day, 3-day and 7-day passes, learn where to buy, and get tips to save time and money.

Planning your first trip to the temples? Here's everything you need to know , from the best time to arrive to what to wear and bring.