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Nov-Feb best — cool dry season Siem Reap
Cambodia
Siem Reap at a glance
$35+
Budget tier · excl. flights
From major hubs
REP/SAI
Visa-free 90 days
For most Western passports
$1 ≈ ¥150
JPY · ECB rate
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Currently May
Tropical
Now ☁️ 31°C
19:17
ICT (UTC+7)
Khmer
English in tourism areas
Why visit Siem Reap?
Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor Wat — world's largest religious monument (162 hectares, built 1113 CE by Suryavarman II). 230,000 people in city + tourism economy built around the temples. Bayon Temple (Khmer Empire's smiling stone faces — 212 of them), Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider 1992 filming location with banyan tree roots growing through ruins), Cambodia's tourism capital. Cheap, atmospheric, with deep history. Tonle Sap floating villages + Phnom Kulen waterfalls nearby. Pub Street nightlife + Khmer cuisine.
Iconic Cambodian dishes: Fish amok (steamed coconut fish curry, $5-12 — Cambodia's national dish), Khmer red curry ($5-10), Lok lak (beef stir-fry with peppercorn sauce, $5-10), Nom banh chok (rice noodle salad, $2-5), Bai sach chrouk (pork + rice breakfast, $2-4), Cambodia beer ($1-3).
Bottom line: Siem Reap is the canonical Angkor Wat experience + cheap budget Asia. 3 days hits Angkor + Tonle Sap + Phnom Kulen. Pre-book accommodations + Angkor pass.
Things to do in Siem Reap
Angkor + Day Trips
Angkor Wat (1-day pass + sunrise)
World's largest religious monument 1113 CE. Sunrise behind temple iconic.
Bayon Temple (212 stone faces)
13th-century Khmer Empire centerpiece in Angkor Thom complex.
Tonle Sap Floating Village
30-min boat to Vietnamese floating fishing village on largest SE Asia lake.
Travel cost
Per person, per day (excludes flights)
Hostel + local food + public transport
$35
≈ ¥5,250 JPY
Per person / day (excl. flights)
📅 Total cost by trip duration (incl. flights)
3 days
$130
≈ ¥19,500
5 days
$200
≈ ¥30,000
7 days
$270
≈ ¥40,500
Flight estimate: $700-1,400 from US/EU; $130-300 from Asia (REP via AirAsia + Cathay) (round-trip estimate)
Monthly weather
Currently in Siem Reap: ☁️ 31°C
Siem Reap now (May)
High 35°C / Low 26°C· Very Hot
Jan 🔥
High 32°C / Low 20°C
Very Hot
★ Best time to visit
Feb 🔥
High 33°C / Low 22°C
Very Hot
★ Best time to visit
Mar 🔥
High 35°C / Low 24°C
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High 36°C / Low 25°C
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High 35°C / Low 26°C
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High 33°C / Low 25°C
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High 32°C / Low 25°C
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High 32°C / Low 25°C
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High 31°C / Low 24°C
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High 31°C / Low 24°C
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High 30°C / Low 22°C
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★ Best time to visit
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High 31°C / Low 21°C
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★ Best time to visit
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Practical information
Getting there
Getting around
Money & payments
Language
Cultural tips
Money & payment
Currency
USD (KHR for change).
Card acceptance
Hotels + Angkor pass take cards. Local restaurants cash USD.
Tipping
Appreciated $1-2.
ATM
ABA Bank + ANZ free for foreign cards.
Recommended itinerary
Siem Reap 3-day route
Day 1 Angkor Wat Sunrise
05:00
Angkor Wat sunrise (most-iconic)
Tuk-tuk pickup at 4:30 AM; sunrise behind temple at 5:45 AM
🎫 13% off — Book lowest price08:00
Bayon Temple (212 smiling stone faces)
13th-century Khmer Empire centerpiece
10:30
Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider)
Tree-covered temple; 1992 Lara Croft filming
12:30
Lunch at Khmer restaurant
Khmer red curry + fish amok
15:00
Banteay Srei (Pink Lady Temple)
Iconic pink sandstone temple 25km from Angkor
20:00
Pub Street dinner + nightlife
Iconic backpacker street
Day 2 Tonle Sap + Cooking Class
09:00
Tonle Sap floating village tour
30-min boat to floating Vietnamese fishing village; $25 + boat
🎫 18% off — Book lowest price13:00
Lunch on the boat
Floating restaurant on Tonle Sap
15:00
Cambodian cooking class
3-hour cooking class + market visit + dinner $35
🎫 16% off — Book lowest price20:00
Khmer fine dining at Cuisine Wat Damnak
Top Khmer fine dining $40-60
Day 3 Kulen + Final Angkor
08:00
Phnom Kulen waterfalls + sacred mountain
1h drive; ancient mountain temples + jungle waterfalls
🎫 20% off — Book lowest price16:00
Pre Rup sunset (alternative Angkor temple)
Lesser-known sunset spot
20:00
Final Khmer dinner at Marum (training restaurant)
Underprivileged youth training; modern Khmer $20-35
Where to stay
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Pub Street + Old Market
Tourist hub. Restaurants + nightlife + Old Market shopping. Most central.
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Wat Bo
Quieter residential east of river. Boutique hotels + local restaurants.
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Riverside (Sivutha Boulevard)
Hotel district along river. Higher-end hotels.
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Kandal Village
Hipster cafés + indie shops + boutique hostels.
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Krong Siem Reap (north)
Quieter residential closer to Angkor.
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South of Town
Cheaper guesthouses + local Cambodian neighborhoods.
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Frequently asked questions
Most common questions from travelers to Siem Reap
Q How much per day?
Budget $35, mid $95, luxury $280+. One of cheapest Asian destinations.
Q How many days?
3 days. Angkor sunrise + Bayon + Ta Prohm Day 1; Tonle Sap + cooking class Day 2; Phnom Kulen + Pre Rup sunset Day 3.
Q Best time?
Nov-Feb (cool dry season). Mar-May hot. Jun-Oct rainy season but lush green Angkor.
Q Visa?
Visa on arrival $30 OR e-Visa $36 online (recommended).
Q Safety?
Very safe. Tourist scams: tuk-tuk overcharging, fake temple closures.
Q English?
Yes — universal in tourism.
Q Famous food?
Fish amok ($5-12 — Cambodia's national dish), Khmer red curry, Lok lak, Cambodia beer ($1-3). Iconic spots: Cuisine Wat Damnak, Marum (training restaurant).
Q How long for Angkor?
1 day for highlights (Angkor Wat + Bayon + Ta Prohm). 3 days for thorough exploration including Banteay Srei + Beng Mealea + Roluos Group.
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