Siem Reap
CambodiaKH
City in Cambodia
Siem Reap is the second-largest city of Cambodia, as well as the capital and largest city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 147,866
- Coordinates
- 13.362, 103.861
- Timezone
- Asia/Phnom_Penh
- Elevation
- 18 m
Overview of Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Cambodia. Records put its population near 147,866. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, water sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Siem Reap
Nature in Siem Reap
(21)On the nature side, Siem Reap offers Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Siem Reap is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Siem Reap
(19)Water Sports in Siem Reap covers Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Siem Reap.
Culture in Siem Reap
(18)Under culture, Siem Reap is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Siem Reap's own activity tags.
Sports in Siem Reap
(15)On the sports side, Siem Reap offers Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Siem Reap is actually tagged with. Altogether 15 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Siem Reap
(13)Adventure in Siem Reap covers Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 13 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Siem Reap.
Nightlife in Siem Reap
(10)For nightlife, expect Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Siem Reap.
Wellness in Siem Reap
(7)Siem Reap records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Siem Reap's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Siem Reap
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Siem Reap's own activity tags.
Shopping in Siem Reap
(2)Shopping in Siem Reap covers Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Siem Reap's own activity tags.
More to do in Siem Reap
(2)The other activities shortlist for Siem Reap: Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Siem Reap is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Siem Reap
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Siem Reap stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Siem Reap, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Phnom_Penh.
Similar destinations
Places near Siem Reap that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Siem Reap known for?
- Siem Reap, in Cambodia, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 147,866 residents.
- What can you do in Siem Reap?
- Recorded activities in Siem Reap include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Siem Reap stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Siem Reap located?
- Siem Reap is located in Cambodia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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