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Siem Reap town is the service base for the much larger Angkor visitor region. The Old Market and riverside form the compact evening centre, while the national museum and road to Angkor run north. Temple circuits spread across a wide archaeological landscape, and Tonle Sap villages, Banteay Srei and Phnom Kulen require separate outward journeys.
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Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. Constructed in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu before gradually transforming into a Buddhist site.
Bayon stands as the central temple of Angkor Thom, the walled city built during the Khmer Empire.
Ta Prohm is a temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Cambodian temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Located roughly 25 kilometres northeast of the main Angkor complex, it stands apart from the grand state temples commissioned by kings.
Preah Khan is a major Angkorian temple complex located northeast of Angkor Thom in the Siem Reap province. Built in the late twelfth century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, it served as a Buddhist monastery and educational centre.
Phnom Bakheng is a Hindu and Buddhist temple constructed in the late ninth to early tenth century during the reign of King Yasovarman I.
Baphuon is a 11th-century Hindu temple-mountain within Angkor Thom, northwest of Bayon. Constructed under Udayadityavarman II, it was dedicated to Shiva. The temple underwent a massive, decades-long anastylosis restoration by École française d'Extrême-Orient, completed in 2011.
The Terrace of the Elephants is a monumental platform in Angkor Thom, the walled royal city of the Khmer Empire near Siem Reap.
The Terrace of the Leper King is an ancient platform within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Pub Street is a compact central thoroughfare in Siem Reap, Cambodia, renowned as the city's primary nightlife and dining district. The street and its immediate surrounds concentrate numerous restaurants, bars, and retail establishments catering predominantly to international visitors.
Ta Keo is an unfinished Khmer temple-mountain within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Srah Srang is a baray, or reservoir, situated within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Constructed during the Khmer Empire, it forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Pre Rup is a Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built as the state temple of Khmer king Rajendravarman and dedicated in 961 or early 962.
East Mebon is a 10th-century temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built during the reign of King Rajendravarman. It stands on an artificial island at the center of the now-dry East Baray reservoir.
Neak Pean is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Ta Som is a small Buddhist temple built in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It sits within the Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Prasat Kravan is a 10th-century Hindu temple complex located east of Angkor Wat in the Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia. Built during the reign of Harshavarman I, the temple consists of five brick towers aligned on a north-south axis.
Lolei is a Hindu temple located in the Roluos group northeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built in the late ninth century during the reign of King Indravarman I, it represents one of the earliest Khmer temple sites in the region.
Kbal Spean is an archaeological site in the Kulen Hills northeast of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Known as the River of a Thousand Lingas, it features Hindu and Buddhist stone carvings on the riverbed and surrounding rocks.
Angkor National Museum is a museum in Siem Reap dedicated to the history, art, and culture of the Khmer Empire and the Angkor period.
Angkor Thom is a vast walled city complex and former capital of the Khmer Empire, located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap.
Phimeanakas is a Hindu temple located within the Angkor Thom complex near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Constructed during the Khmer Empire, it stands as a three-tiered pyramid temple representing Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology.
Prasat Suor Prat is a row of twelve laterite and sandstone towers situated opposite the Terrace of the Leper King and adjacent to the Royal Palace enclosure within Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.
Preah Palilay is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Tep Pranam is a Buddhist site within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
The Preah Pithu Group is a cluster of five small Hindu temple ruins located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. These temples are part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Victory Gate stands among the monumental entrances of Angkor Thom, the walled city that served as the last great capital of the Khmer Empire.
Ta Nei is a lesser-known Angkorian temple situated within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Thommanon is a Khmer temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was constructed during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, contemporaneous with Angkor Wat.
Chau Say Tevoda is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It stands east of Angkor Thom's Victory Gate, across the modern road from Thommanon.
Spean Thma is an ancient stone bridge located in the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. Its name translates to 'Stone Bridge' in Khmer.
Krol Ko is a Buddhist temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Prasat Prei is a small Angkor-period temple ruin located within the Angkor Archaeological Park near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The temple forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1992.
East Baray is a vast ancient reservoir constructed during the Khmer Empire period, forming part of the broader Angkor archaeological landscape. This monumental water engineering work represents the sophisticated hydraulic infrastructure that sustained the medieval city of Angkor.
West Mebon is a temple ruin situated on an artificial island in the West Baray, a vast ancient reservoir near Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Ak Yum is an ancient temple ruin located in the Angkor archaeological region near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It represents one of the earlier temple structures in the Angkor area, predating many of the more famous monuments.
Phnom Bok is a hilltop temple site located northeast of Siem Reap in Cambodia. The temple sits atop Phnom Bok mountain, one of three hilltop temples built during the reign of King Yasovarman I in the late 9th century.
Chau Srei Vibol is a Khmer temple ruin situated in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The site forms part of the broader Angkor archaeological heritage area, which UNESCO recognizes as World Heritage site 668.
Prasat Bat Chum is a historical temple site located in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The structure forms part of the broader Angkorian archaeological landscape that draws visitors from across the world.
Prasat Top West is a temple structure within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It forms part of the vast UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992.
Mangalartha is a Buddhist temple monument situated within the Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The structure forms part of the broader UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 1992, encompassing the ancient Khmer capital and its surrounding temple complexes.
Prasat Leak Neang is a Khmer temple ruin situated within the broader Angkor archaeological zone near Siem Reap, Cambodia. The structure forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1992 under reference 668.
Prasat Trapeang Phong is a historical temple site in the Siem Reap region of Cambodia. The name references a small prasat, or sanctuary tower, situated near a trapeang, meaning reservoir or pond.
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Keep the town centre, Old Market and riverside as one walkable cluster. Plan Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom as a circuit rather than isolated stops, then use another route for the eastern temples. Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap are outside the core temple circuit and should not be squeezed between central ruins without allowing for road time.
Checked 2026-08-26
Walking works within individual town districts, but the official visitor guidance notes that distances between districts are too great for walking. Bicycles suit experienced riders on selected routes, while remork-motos, motorbike taxis, private cars and minivans cover temple circuits and outer sites. Agree the route and return arrangement before leaving the town area.
Checked 2026-08-26
A fixed stay length is not recorded. Build the visit around the Old Market, riverside and Angkor circuits, then add Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap only when the available time supports a separate journey.
Group places by district instead of crossing the city repeatedly. Start with the Old Market, riverside and Angkor circuits; treat Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap as separate routes with their own travel allowance.
Use Walking, bicycle, remork-moto and hired car. Walk within compact clusters and consult the linked official transport information before making longer transfers or relying on a particular route.
Only within individual neighbourhood clusters. The main visitor areas are separated by distances, waterways, major roads or regional approaches, so longer links normally need public transport or a licensed vehicle.
Plan Banteay Srei, Phnom Kulen and Tonle Sap separately from the Old Market, riverside and Angkor circuits. Check the current route, return connection and any access requirements on the official source before departure.
