Things to Do in Siem Reap

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and was built in the 12th century as a Hindu temple before transforming into a Buddhist site.

Siem Reap sits on the Siem Reap River, which flows into the Tonlé Sap Lake—the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

The city's name means 'Siam Defeated' in Khmer, commemorating a 15th-century victory over Thai forces.

Siem Reap's Old Market (Phsar Char) has operated continuously since the French colonial period and remains the pulse of local commerce and street food.

The Artisans Angkor cooperative was established to preserve traditional Khmer silk weaving and wood carving crafts that nearly disappeared during the Khmer Rouge era.