Touring “Siem Reap, Cambodia”: What else is there to see besides temples?
Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia best known for its temples and turbulent recent history. Siem Reap is located in the northwestern portion of Cambodia, and is the gateway to the greater Angkor region, the former capital of the Khmer Empire. The temples of Angkor are surely the highlight of Siem Reap, but travelers would be missing out if they didn’t explore this city a little further.
The people of Cambodia have been through very tough times in the last few decades. in 1975, The Khmer Rouge emerged victorious in the Cambodian civil war and began forcibly depopulating the country. This began the Cambodian genocide that killed upwards of 3 million people, nearly 25% of the country’s population. Cambodia has a struggling economy that generates a notable amount of revenue from tourism. Being based out of a tourist resort town like Siem Reap, you won’t see what life is like for most Cambodians. Keep this in mind when exploring the area. You may feel like the tuk-tuk drivers or street vendors are harassing you, but they are just hustling to make a living. Once you see that, you’ll realize that despite the relative struggle, the people of Siem Reap are usually very warm and friendly, especially to those traveling with children.
So, what is there to experience in Siem Reap besides endless temples? Well, here’s a list for you to explore around this ancient city:
- Get to understand this magnificent place more by visiting the Angkor National Museum
- Enjoy nightlife on Pub Street
- Food hunting at a Night Market
- Shop at a floating village
- Release all your stress with some cheap but good massage
- Fly through the Cambodia Jungle, the ancient Angkor Archaeological Park
- Shopping spree at Old Market
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