Phum Baitang

Top choice in Siem Reap


This beautiful resort feels like a boutique Cambodian village. Rooms are set in spacious, elegantly furnished wooden villas, some with private pools, and all connected by extensive wooden walkways over the rice fields. The decor is very designer driftwood. Angelina Jolie stayed here for three months while shooting First They Killed My Father, and it's not hard to see what attracted her to the place.


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1. Cambodian Cultural Village

1.21 MILES

It may be kitsch, it may be kooky, but it’s very popular with Cambodians and provides a diversion for families travelling with children. This is the…

2. Senteurs d’Angkor Botanic Garden

1.52 MILES

The botanic garden of Senteurs d’Angkor is a sort of Willy Wonka’s for the senses, where you can sample infused teas and speciality coffees in the on-site…

4. War Museum

1.98 MILES

The unique selling point here is that the museum encourages visitors to handle the old weapons, from an AK-47 right through to a rocket launcher. We're…

5. Wat Dam Nak

2 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…

6. Wat Preah Prohm Roth

2.02 MILES

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

7. Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm

2.15 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…

8. Royal Residence

2.18 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…