Siem Reap
Gateway to Angkor — a temple civilisation reclaimed by the jungle.
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Siem Reap exists because of Angkor — the largest religious complex on earth and the crowning achievement of the Khmer Empire. At dawn, Angkor Wat's five towers rise in perfect reflection across the moat.
November-March (cool and dry)
3-4 nights recommended
History Buffs, Photographers, Culture Seekers
Temple-Proximate Luxury
Heritage retreats minutes from Angkor.
Amansara
Aman's modernist gem — once a royal guesthouse
- Former King's retreat
- Private temple tours
- Khmer spa
Belmond La Résidence d'Angkor
Teak and stone on the river
- Salt-water pool
- Kong Kea Spa
- Riverside gardens
Park Hyatt Siem Reap
Colonial elegance in the centre
- Art Deco design
- Living Room bar
- Old Market proximity
Khmer Revival
- Amok fish curry in a riverside pavilion
- Old Market street food crawl
- Private Khmer cooking class in a stilted farmhouse
- Fine dining at Embassy
Temple Dawn
- Angkor Wat at sunrise — the quintessential moment
- Bayon's stone faces in afternoon shadow
- Ta Prohm — silk-cotton trees consuming the ruins
- Tonlé Sap floating village at golden hour
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