lelapin Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I am thinking of spending 4 days sight seeing around Siem Reap later this year. Will there be enough interesting sights to see in this area or should I shorten my trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 You can easily spend 4 days or more seeing the temples. Angkor Wat, Bayon, Banteay Srei, Tap Phrum etc etc...there is much more to it than just Angkor Wat (in itself worth more than a day). There are also some good sights out on the Tonle Sap lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelapin Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Thanks Sheryl Would you suggest organised trips to these locations or arranging the visits myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 "Is there enough to see in Siem Reap?" You have read up about it I presume (Sheryl has covered the bases as I assume you haven't). Angkor Wat 2 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 I was there a few days ago. Spent one day touring Angkor Wat but that was enough with the heat. I would have liked to spent another day but that was enough. Nothing in the town to recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 About 30 kms out of town is a working silk factory which takes you thro' all stages of production from leaves to spinning/weaving. A tuk-tuk ferried the 4 of us - the driver waited for us (2 hours) for a total of a few $$. The tour was free. We loved the town - Beer Street became our focal point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 "Is there enough to see in Siem Reap?" You have read up about it I presume (Sheryl has covered the bases as I assume you haven't). Angkor Wat 2 days Four days on PUB Street drinking Angkor Beer for 20 baht a bottel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiemReaper Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 There's the Angkor Museum, the War Museum, the Landmine Museum, Cambodia's Believe it or Not, the modern wats (much neglected by tourists but still quite lovely), Angkor Wat, day trips to Koh Ker, Phnom Kulen, Beng Melea, Preah Vihear, Banteay Chhmar, Sambor Prei Kuk, the mini-Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat themed mini-golf, night markets, the central market, and quite a bit more that I've forgotten to include. 4 days is enough to scratch the surface of Siem Reap... that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crocbait Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Loads to do around Siem Reap as many have mentioned above. Four - five days ideal. You can book a tuk tuk for taking you to the best temples. I have used and recommended this guy http://www.angkortuktuk.net/contact.htm Also good markets and food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ding Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 There's the Angkor Museum, the War Museum, the Landmine Museum, Cambodia's Believe it or Not, the modern wats (much neglected by tourists but still quite lovely), Angkor Wat, day trips to Koh Ker, Phnom Kulen, Beng Melea, Preah Vihear, Banteay Chhmar, Sambor Prei Kuk, the mini-Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat themed mini-golf, night markets, the central market, and quite a bit more that I've forgotten to include. 4 days is enough to scratch the surface of Siem Reap... that's all. Your experience and helpful posts are invaluable! ...and then I saw this, "Angkor Wat themed mini-golf"... I would like to avoid - would a 100km radius do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiemReaper Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 There's the Angkor Museum, the War Museum, the Landmine Museum, Cambodia's Believe it or Not, the modern wats (much neglected by tourists but still quite lovely), Angkor Wat, day trips to Koh Ker, Phnom Kulen, Beng Melea, Preah Vihear, Banteay Chhmar, Sambor Prei Kuk, the mini-Angkor Wat, Angkor Wat themed mini-golf, night markets, the central market, and quite a bit more that I've forgotten to include. 4 days is enough to scratch the surface of Siem Reap... that's all. Your experience and helpful posts are invaluable! ...and then I saw this, "Angkor Wat themed mini-golf"... I would like to avoid - would a 100km radius do? It's actually really good fun. Owned by a local and they throw in a free beer and it costs next to nothing... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ant0 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I can also vouch for the mini golf at "Angkor Put". Good clean fun with a lazy beer and some cool old music too. They gave our tuk tuk driver a free round as well so everyone was happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 "Is there enough to see in Siem Reap?" You have read up about it I presume (Sheryl has covered the bases as I assume you haven't). Angkor Wat 2 days Four days on PUB Street drinking Angkor Beer for 20 baht a bottel. Dream on - the exchange rate isn't getting near 40 !! 17 Baht a beer......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jip99 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Just a couple to throw in:- Phare Cambodian circus - excellent. It's not a circis, but the show is staged in a tent. Kompong Phluk - the Tonle Sap is worth a visit (may be a bit dry at the moment?) Take a day out to Battambang and go on the bamboo railway and see some different temples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 "Is there enough to see in Siem Reap?" You have read up about it I presume (Sheryl has covered the bases as I assume you haven't). Angkor Wat 2 days Four days on PUB Street drinking Angkor Beer for 20 baht a bottel. Dream on - the exchange rate isn't getting near 40 !! 17 Baht a beer......................... 33.70 at the moment and yours is 51.69 and dropping like a stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSiemReaper Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 "Is there enough to see in Siem Reap?" You have read up about it I presume (Sheryl has covered the bases as I assume you haven't). Angkor Wat 2 days Four days on PUB Street drinking Angkor Beer for 20 baht a bottel. Dream on - the exchange rate isn't getting near 40 !! 17 Baht a beer......................... 33.70 at the moment and yours is 51.69 and dropping like a stone. If it hits 40... I'm going to move to Thailand... That would be 33% more bang per buck than I got last time I lived in Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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