Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Siem Reap

Siem Reap is the base for Angkor Wat, with an old market quarter, a riverside path and street food that is easy to explore on foot.

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The city on foot

Siem Reap grew up beside Angkor, the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The temple park, with Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm, starts about 6 km north of town.

The town centre is small and flat. The Old Market, Pub Street and the Siem Reap River are all within a few minutes of each other.

What makes Siem Reap distinctive

  • Angkor Wat and the temples of Angkor
  • The Old Market and Pub Street
  • Riverside paths and night markets
  • Khmer food and cooking

Walking tours in Siem Reap

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Old Market area

    The busy centre, with Pub Street and restaurants.

  • Wat Bo

    A quieter area of guesthouses and the old Wat Bo pagoda, east of the river.

  • Sala Kanseng

    A local neighbourhood south-east of the centre.

Free self-guided walk

Old Market and the riverside

A free self-guided walk around Siem Reap's town centre, from the Old Market along the river to the Royal Gardens and a riverside pagoda.

1.9 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Siem Reap River

    Shaded paths along both banks through the town centre.

  2. Old Market quarter

    Lanes of French-era shophouses around Psar Chas.

  3. Royal Gardens

    Small gardens near the Royal Residence, busy with fruit bats at dusk.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat throughout; pavements are uneven or missing on some roads.

  • Distances

    The temples are too far to walk to from town; hire a tuk-tuk or a bike.

  • Heat

    Hot and humid all year; walk early or late.

When to visit

  • November to February

    The cool dry season, the most comfortable time and the busiest.

  • March to May

    Very hot before the rains.

  • June to October

    The wet season brings short heavy showers, green landscapes and fewer visitors.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is about 50 km from town; allow an hour by road.

  • By road

    Buses run to Phnom Penh in about six hours.

Local transport

  • Tuk-tuks

    The usual way around town and to the temples; ride-hailing apps work.

  • On foot

    The centre is easily walked.

Questions travellers ask about Siem Reap

Do I need a ticket for Angkor?

Yes. Angkor passes for one, three or seven days are sold at the official ticket office and online.

How many days do I need?

Three days covers the main temples and the town.

What should I wear to the temples?

Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees.

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This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.