Siem Reap see and do guide: History

An independent selection of the best things to see and do in Siem Reap. No paid placements, no advertorial.

Siem Reap see and do guide

War Museum Cambodia, Siem Reap

Siem Reap’s War Museum is more a collection of war junk than an attempt to enlighten visitors with historical information. If... Read more

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War Museum Cambodia, Siem Reap
A few hundred metres off Route 6 (Airport Rd) before airport turn-off.
5USD

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Angkor National Museum, Siem Reap

The only museum of Khmer sculpture in Siem Reap, the privately owned Angkor National Museum’s collection is faulted by experts... Read more

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Angkor National Museum, Siem Reap
968, Vithei Charles de Gaulle, Khrum 6, Siem Reap, Cambodia
+855 63 966 601
US$15 - discounts for prior booking

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Roluos Group temples - Angkor

If you’re planning an extensive mission of temple exploration, make sure you include a vist to the three Roluos Group temples.... Read more

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Roluos Group temples - Angkor
12 kms east of Siem Reap just off Highway 6 to Phnom Penh
The main Angkor admission pass is required for access. US$20 per day, US$40 2 - 3 days, US$60 - 7 days

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Angkor Wat and the major temples - the essentials

It’s difficult to conceptualise the vastness of the Angkor temple complex before a visit - with hundreds of ruins strewn across... Read more

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Angkor Wat and the major temples - the essentials
Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap
US$20 - 1 day, US$40 - 3 days, US$60 - 7 days

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Angkor's temples - our other favourites

While Angkor’s most famous temples are not to be missed, for many travellers, the  best experiences are had at some of the less... Read more

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Angkor's temples - our other favourites
Angkor Archeological Park, Siem Reap
1 day US$20, 2 - 3 days US$40, 4 - 7 days US$60

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Cambodia Landmine Museum - Siem Reap

No visitor to Cambodia will escape a glimpse of the terrible human toll of landmines. Victims ply the streets of Siem Reap and... Read more

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Cambodia Landmine Museum - Siem Reap
More than 20kms from Siem Reap 6km before Banteay Srei temple

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Pagodas and Shrines - Siem Reap

There are a number of pagodas and shrines scattered around Siem Reap town that can be worthwhile stops on a cycling tour. Read more

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Pagodas and Shrines - Siem Reap
Various locations around Siem Reap

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