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Siem Reap Cambodia is MORE than just Angkor Wat (and why we can't WAIT to go BACK!)

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Discover the captivating blend of ancient wonders and modern life in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Beyond the iconic Angkor Wat, explore mysterious temples, experience the vibrant pulse of Pub Street, and gain vital historical understanding at the Killing Fields Museum.

  • Angkor Wat temple

    Angkor Wat is a temple city founded in 1150 as a Hindu temple and converted to a Buddhist temple by 1200, known for its massive moat and carved murals depicting wars, battles, and dancers.

  • Ta Prohm Temple

    Ta Prohm Temple, where Tomb Raider was filmed, is known for its jungle setting with massive trees growing out of the buildings and its carved murals, including one resembling a stegosaur.

  • Bayon Temple

    Bayon Temple is a large temple complex with carvings depicting real-life battles and everyday life, including scenes resembling a bar fight and a hospital scene.

  • Pub Street

    Pub Street is the tourist hub of Siem Reap, lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes, offering a variety of dining and shopping options.

  • Killing Fields Museum

    The Killing Fields Museum is a somber site related to the genocide in the 1970s under Pol Pot's regime.