Destination
Siem Reap & Angkor, Cambodia
Siem Reap is the small, lively base for the temples of Angkor, the largest religious monument on earth, spread through jungle outside town.
Trips to Siem Reap & Angkor from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | avoid |
| May | avoid |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | fine |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- April: Khmer New Year in mid-April, with water fights and crowded temples.
- June, July, August, September, October: Green season: full moats, bright rice paddies, afternoon showers and fewer visitors.
April, May: Hottest months, near 40°C, in the weeks before the rains arrive.
Where to stay in Siem Reap & Angkor
- Old Market and Pub Street: Bars, markets and restaurants in the walkable centre.
- Wat Bo: Quieter east-bank streets with boutique hotels and good cafes.
- Charles de Gaulle Road toward Angkor: Resorts on the road to the temples for early starts.
- Sok San Road: Mid-range hotels and villas a short tuk-tuk ride from the centre.
What to do in Siem Reap & Angkor
- Sunrise over Angkor Wat
- The stone faces of the Bayon in Angkor Thom
- Tree roots gripping the ruins of Ta Prohm
- Floating village of Kampong Phluk on Tonlé Sap lake
- Phare, the Cambodian Circus
- Pink-sandstone carvings of Banteay Srei
Good to know
| Airports | Siem Reap-Angkor International (SAI) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | budget-friendly |
| Time zone | Asia/Phnom_Penh |
| Kind of trip | history, culture, adventure, food |
Questions about Siem Reap & Angkor
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap & Angkor?
November, December, January, February and March. April, May: Hottest months, near 40°C, in the weeks before the rains arrive.
Do US citizens need a passport for Siem Reap & Angkor?
Yes. Siem Reap & Angkor is in Cambodia; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Siem Reap & Angkor on the ground?
Siem Reap & Angkor is budget-friendly by US standards: plan about $60 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.