Today, the city pulses with a gentle, resilient warmth; locals greet you with smiles that feel earned through decades of hardship and peace. It is no longer just a transit hub for Angkor Wat but a vibrant town where ancient mysticism meets modern backpacker energy, inviting you to linger over coffee while watching centuries of history breathe in the humid air.
Do Siem Reap the way locals do: start slow at Angkor Botanical Garden, eat where the regulars do at Mesa - Restaurant, let the evening run long at Pub Street.
Top things to do in Siem Reap Ranked by rating and review volume. These earn their hype. Booking links may earn Roam a commission, at no cost to you.
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Angkor Wat
Buddhist Temple · ★ 4.8 (43,464 reviews)
This iconic, sprawling temple complex is surrounded by a wide moat & features intricate carvings.
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Bayon Temple
Buddhist Temple · ★ 4.8 (14,676 reviews)
Angkor Thom temple from 12th century famed for 200 large smiling faces carved into stone walls.
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Ta Prohm Temple
Buddhist Temple · ★ 4.8 (14,346 reviews)
Trees rise from the ruins of this iconic 12th-century Buddhist temple surrounded by jungle.
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Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Performing Arts Theater · ★ 4.8 (6,304 reviews)
Circus-style entertainment featuring high-flying acrobatics with live music, plus on-site dining.
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Preah Khan Temple
Buddhist Temple · ★ 4.8 (3,584 reviews)
Historic ruins of a temple built by a king, with ornate stone carvings & shade trees.
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Pub Street
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.4 (7,220 reviews)
Entertainment hub with clubs, pubs & pizzerias, plus food stalls at the night market.
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Angkor National Museum
Museum · ★ 4.4 (6,262 reviews)
Modern, expansive museum of Khmer artifacts, including numerous Buddhas & Hindu religious icons.
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Pre Rup Temple
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.7 (3,026 reviews)
Hindu temple ruins with ornate carvings, shrines & scenic views popular with sunset watchers.
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Siem Reap Art Center Night Market
Market · ★ 4.2 (6,067 reviews)
Busy market with vendors for crafts, jewelry, clothing, gifts & snacks, plus massage services.
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Mesa - Restaurant
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (3,707 reviews)
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HAVEN
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (2,714 reviews)
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Sambo Khmer & Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (2,834 reviews)
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Wild
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (2,178 reviews)
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Tevy’s Place
Cambodian Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (2,277 reviews)
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Mealea Watbo
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,279 reviews)
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TRY ME Restaurant
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,640 reviews)
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Old Maison Eatery
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (1,170 reviews)
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Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Performing Arts Theater · ★ 4.8 (6,304 reviews)
Circus-style entertainment featuring high-flying acrobatics with live music, plus on-site dining.
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Angkor Botanical Garden
Botanical Garden · ★ 4.6 (1,495 reviews)
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Kbal Spean
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.4 (762 reviews)
Historic 11th-century Hindu sculptures & sandstone carvings along a riverbed amid lush scenery.
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Angkor Zipline
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.7 (359 reviews)
Zip-line courses through jungle canopy with suspension bridges & included traditional Khmer meal.
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Poeng Ta Kho
National Park · ★ 4.7 (332 reviews)
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Butterfly Paradise
Botanical Garden · ★ 4.4 (447 reviews)
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Pub Street
Tourist Attraction · ★ 4.4 (7,220 reviews)
Entertainment hub with clubs, pubs & pizzerias, plus food stalls at the night market.
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Wild
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (2,178 reviews)
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Western Tribes Bar
Bar · ★ 4.9 (616 reviews)
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Miss Wong Cocktail Bar
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.5 (962 reviews)
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