You’ve come to Siem Reap to see the wonder that is Angkor Wat for yourself. Then you discover the sometimes overwhelming number of other temples you should visit. Small circuit, Grand circuit, will this temple be worth it, will it be enjoyable with crowds/midday heat/hunger pains. Just the thought of it can make you want to crawl back to bed. Every temple has something special and there are many that I haven’t yet visited. But here are just a few of the ‘other’ temples which shouldn’t be missed during your trip to Siem Reap (most of which I’ve made a return visit to). In fact, if you only went to these, you would leave Angkor feeling satisfied. They could be visited in one very long day, but it’s best to break it up over two or three.
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Hiking around the Angkor temples, just outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia, can really build up an appetite. After seeing such beauty and complex history, my palate craves some pretty special food too. Here’s an overview of some of the top places to eat in Siem Reap, including two cooking schools and a street food tour.
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Want to see a different side to Cambodia? If you’re looking for evidence of Cambodia’s colonial past, spend a few days in Battambang. Although it’s the second largest city in Cambodia Battambang still feels like a charming quiet town. Visitors to Cambodia tend to bypass Battambang in favour of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh so the town is less heavily touristed.
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Temples, food, beaches, shopping, elephants…. These are the highlights for most visitors to Southeast Asia.
But how about ziplining?
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