Siem Reap (city) Travel Guide
Siem Reap is Cambodia’s most famous tourism destination, being the gateway to the immense Angkor temple complex.
From a sleepy and dusty town it has transformed into a lively spot full of restaurants, bars and everything from luxurious hotels to cheap guesthouses.
If it is not the old French style houses than the lovely baguettes remind you of Siem Reaps French Colonial past. The city centre can be easily explored on foot in an hour or two.
From a sleepy and dusty town it has transformed into a lively spot full of restaurants, bars and everything from luxurious hotels to cheap guesthouses.
If it is not the old French style houses than the lovely baguettes remind you of Siem Reaps French Colonial past. The city centre can be easily explored on foot in an hour or two.
Facts and figures of Siem Reap (city)
When to go:
January-July, November-December
Population:
139,458 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
676,809
Area:
10,299 km2
Latitude and longitude:
13°21'28"N, 103°51'39"E
Language(s):
Khmer (official), English & French
Local time (summer):
UTC +7:00
Altitude (in meters):
10
Telephone code (prefix):
83
Uniform national police call:
117
Uniform national fire call:
118
Uniform national emergency call:
119
Currency:
Riel (KHR)
Official website:
