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Siem Reap


Siem Reap's number-one party address among backpackers. The entire downstairs courtyard is taken up with a swimming pool where regular bouts of water polo take place, while the rooftop bar sizzles with inebriated youth hopped up on cheap shooters. It also offers free rooms to genuine influencers, but no, sorry, that is not the same as being under the influence.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Siem Reap attractions

2. Wat Preah Prohm Roth

0.48 MILES

A traditional Buddhist temple in the heart of Siem Reap, this is the easiest one to explore for the casual visitor.

3. Wat Dam Nak

0.55 MILES

Formerly a royal palace during the reign of King Sisowath, hence the name dam nak (palace), today Wat Dam Nak is home to the Center for Khmer Studies (www…

4. Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm

0.62 MILES

Located just west of the royal residence is this shrine. Said to represent two Angkorian princesses, these sacred statues were originally housed at the…

5. Royal Residence

0.63 MILES

The official royal residence for King Sihamoni and family when they travel to Siem Reap is an austere building that has long since been overshadowed by…

6. Wat Bo

0.75 MILES

This is one of the town’s oldest temples and has a collection of well-preserved wall paintings from the late 19th century depicting the Reamker, Cambodia…

7. Angkor National Museum

0.84 MILES

Looming large on the road to Angkor is the Angkor National Museum, a state-of-the-art showpiece on the Khmer civilisation and the majesty of Angkor…