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Pub Street
Siem Reap's Pub Street is located next to the bustling old downtown. This street has dozens of different bars, pubs and clubs, many of which are popular with tourists. The bars here are quite unlike traditional pubs and clubs, in that many of them also serve full meals. During daylight hours you can enjoy authentic Southeast Asian cuisine at the restaurants which line the street and, once night falls, you can relax with a drink at the bar while you experience Siem Reap's unique nightlife. Furthermore, many of the bars and restaurants on Pub Street also sell English-language books, postcards, souvenirs and handicrafts.Siem Reap · 66.3 km from Svay Leu
Phnom Penh Night Market
This night market is located by the Tonle Sap River. It is mainly engaged in daily necessities and tourist souvenirs. There are many local people. It is a good place to spend time at night. The night market was rebuilt from a street garden. The original grass was changed to a cement tile floor, with an area of about 4,000 to 5,000 square meters, surrounded by iron pipe railings. There are two openings along the street, one goes in and the other goes out, and the entry and exit are fairly orderly. There are multiple rows of colored commercial sheds of uniform specifications, and there are a wide variety of commodities. There are clothing, shoes and hats, flowers, food, hand accessories, cosmetics, daily necessities, as well as a large number of stone carvings, bamboo and wood products, and Buddha statues with Khmer characteristics. Probably more popular with locals than foreigners. Foreign tourists come here to shop and remember to bargain hard, because the price is always raised.Cambodia · Phnom Penh
Tonle Sap River
Located in the heart of Cambodia, the Tonle Sap River meets the Mekong River and is the passage between the Tonle Sap Lake and the Mekong River. At the same time, it is also the fourth largest source of freshwater fish in the world. There are more than 150 kinds of fish in the river, and the freshwater resources are very rich. The main reason for the abundance of freshwater resources is due to the unique phenomenon that the Tonle Sap River can "reverse the flow". In the rainy season from June to September every year, due to the melting of snow in the Himalayas, the water level of the Mekong River suddenly increases, causing water to flow into the Tonle Sap River from the Mekong River, reversing the flow of the Tonle Sap River; from October to May the following year , the river flows back to the Mekong River. Around the Tonle Sap River, there are famous scenic spots such as the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh and the National Museum. The scenery is beautiful, and it is very pleasant to walk or rest by the river. There are also various cafes, restaurants and bars on the banks of the river and north of the Royal Palace, where you can immerse yourself in a romantic colonial-style restaurant and enjoy a delicious Western-style meal. An exotic place to go.Cambodia · Phnom Penh
Pre Rup Temple
Bili Temple is located about 1.5 kilometers south of Dongmeiben. It was built in the same period as it. It is also a pyramid-like building, but on a much larger scale. This is the place where the ancient royal family performed the cremation ceremony to "transform into a god", so it is also called the transformation tower. The building of Biliu Temple is very high. When you climb up, you can see the forest in the distance. With a wide field of vision, it is one of the best places to watch the sunset at Angkor Wat. Due to the slightly remote location, there are not many tourists who go to Bili Temple to watch the sunset, but if you come for the sunset, it is recommended to arrive before 16:30 to find a good seat. When the sun gradually sinks into the virgin forest, the afterglow of the sunset shines on the red brick structure of Bili Temple, glowing warm red, beautiful and atmospheric. Play Guide Entering the Bili Temple from the main gate on the east, you can see a central hall standing on the three-story base of the Miaoshan directly opposite, surrounded by four pagodas. There is a square stone trough on the flat ground in front of the temple mountain, which is said to be the place where the body was cremated at that time, and there is a Tibetan scripture pavilion on each side. In the northeast corner of the temple there is a small room where the ashes are dumped after cremation. Climb up step by step along the steps on the front of Temple Mountain. The steps are very steep and heavily worn, so make sure to keep your feet steady when climbing and keep a certain distance from visitors ahead and behind. The view from the top of the temple mountain is very good, and the height is even higher than that of the virgin forest in the distance. While waiting for sunset, you can admire the exquisite reliefs on the central hall and the surrounding temple towers. The reliefs of the tower on the southwest side are well preserved, and you can see the goddess Lakshmi transformed into the face of a wild boar, and the four-faced wife of the god Brahma, Shavidri. On the southeast tower, there is a relief sculpture of Indra riding an idol. There are many neatly arranged holes in the walls of these towers, which are said to have been filled with precious stones.Siem Reap · 54.9 km from Svay Leu
Independence Monument
The Independence Monument was built to commemorate Cambodia's complete independence from French colonial rule on November 9, 1953. Located at the intersection of Norodom Avenue and Sihanoukville Avenue, in the center of Merdeka Square. The monument was designed by the famous Cambodian designer Van Moniwang. It was completed in March 1958. It is 37 meters high and has 7 floors. There are 100 seven-headed snake gods (the cultural symbol of Cambodia) on the monument. Bud-shaped, beautiful and spectacular. Every year on National Day, the King of Cambodia or the representative of the King will hold a grand celebration here, which is very memorable.Cambodia · Phnom Penh
Royal Independence Gardens
The Royal Independence Movement Garden, also known as the Lotus Garden, is located near the Angkor Museum and is a free open park. The park has beautiful and clean lotus flowers, neatly manicured flowers and towering trees, perfect for walking and relaxing.Siem Reap · 65.3 km from Svay Leu
Tonle Om Gate (Southern Gate)
The South Gate of Angkor King City is 23 meters high, with a huge four-faced Buddha statue above it, with a peaceful smile on its face, as if welcoming the people who come, it is one of the symbols of Angkor monuments. There are also three elephants on the city gate for decoration, and there are thick decorative patterns on the nose like waves, which is extraordinary. The stone carvings on both sides of the entrance to the city gate show the story of "churning the sea of milk". On the right side of the city gate is Asura, who represents the devil, with wide eyes and a ferocious expression; Slender, with a subtle expression.Siem Reap · 59.9 km from Svay Leu
Royal Residence
The Angkor King's Palace is the temporary residence of the Cambodian king in Siem Reap. It does not have the splendid royal style, but it is comfortable and exquisite. It is not open to the public and can only be viewed outside.Siem Reap · 65.4 km from Svay Leu
Preah Ponlea Sdach Komlong (Terrace Of The Leper King)
The Leap King Step is located in the Tongwang City, just north of the War Elephant Step. The platform, which is about 7 meters high, was the crematorium of the royal family at that time. It was named after a genderless "Leap King" statue on the top of the platform. The statue seen now is a replica, and the original is kept in the National Museum of Phnom Penh. There are many exquisite reliefs on the parapet around the platform, which are the essence of the Leprosy King's Steps. Constructed of red stone, the façade has a jagged, octagonal-like exterior, and its irregular south, east and north faces are covered with dense reliefs. You can see the seated figures on the sixth and seventh floors, including the princess wearing beautiful pearl ornaments, the god holding a sword, the disgusting Asura, the king wearing a crown and the ministers and concubines who accompany him. If you look closely, you can also find the 5, 7, and 9 snake spirits at the bottom of the Naga, and even stories of hell trials and torture. These carvings are very expressive and somewhat eerie. Going to the west end of the south of the platform, facing the position of the War Elephant Steps, there is a zigzag narrow road similar in shape to the outer wall, from southwest to northwest. When you walk in, you can see the inner wall corridor, which is also engraved with reliefs. And the style is similar to the exterior wall. Because the inner wall was covered by the outer building, it was able to escape the destruction of the war. The carvings on the wall, such as immortals and snake spirits, appear to be very new and quite complete. Come out from the inner wall, follow the steps outside to the top of the Leap King steps, and you can see a naked and yellow cassock statue of the Leap King, with a few sticks of incense sticking in front of it. There are different opinions about the "leprosy king", some say that the statue was covered with moss when it was found, some say that it is a king who contracted leprosy, and some say that it is actually a statue of Yama, the god of death. It doesn't take too much time to visit the Leopard King's Steps, but if you are interested in historical sites and carving craftsmanship, you can linger for a long time in these extremely varied character carvings.Siem Reap · 58.3 km from Svay Leu
Kravan Temple
Cardamom Temple is a Hindu temple in the Angkor monuments, located about 3 kilometers northeast of Angkor Wat, on the road leading to Banti Khadai and the Royal Baths. Although the Cardamom Temple is small and unremarkable from the outside, the exquisite carvings on the theme of Lord Vishnu hidden on the inner walls of the temple tower are treasures and should not be missed. This Shiva-style temple was built in 921. There are five brick pagodas, which are lined up from north to south and face east. This kind of brick structure is rare among the temples of Angkor Wat and is not said to have been built by the king. Today, three of the five pagodas have only the bottom half left, while the central one is tall and relatively complete. The Cardamom Temple was partially restored in 1968. If you look closely, you can see that some bricks have the word "CA" on them. These bricks were added during the restoration. There is a cross-shaped platform on the front of the temple, and there may have been a main hall built on it at that time, but there is no way to verify it. There are also brick-paved walkways in front of the five pagodas, and the original shape and scale of the temple can be inferred. What remains of the Cardamom Temple are these five broken brick pagodas. There are two stone lions in front of each pagoda, but some of them have been damaged. There are brick carvings on the walls of the central tower and the north tower, which are no longer visible in the other towers. The central tower is the shrine of Vishnu, which now has 5 floors, and the top is a square patio, which is missing the roof. Walking in, there are eight-armed Vishnu brick carvings on the west wall facing the main entrance, symbolizing high power, surrounded by countless praying believers. The brick carving on the south wall is one of the incarnations of Vishnu, the dwarf Vamana, holding a discus, a lotus, a scepter and a conch, telling the myth of fighting the devil. On the north wall is the image of Vishnu sitting on the Dapeng Garuda, with vivid worshippers on both sides, but unfortunately the face has been blurred. There is also a wall inscribed with scriptures in the tower, which has fallen off part of it and looks very vicissitudes. The tower on the north is the shrine of Vishnu's wife Lakshmi, which has two Lakshmi brick statues, which are rare. The more complete one is the four-armed Lakshmi statue, holding a divine plate, a three-pronged sword and a lotus flower, holding a white elephant, and two maids at the feet. Another statue is somewhat mutilated.Siem Reap · 57.6 km from Svay Leu
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Pub Street
Siem Reap · 66.3 km from Svay LeuPhnom Penh Night Market
Cambodia · Phnom PenhTonle Sap River
Cambodia · Phnom PenhPre Rup Temple
Siem Reap · 54.9 km from Svay LeuIndependence Monument
Cambodia · Phnom PenhRoyal Independence Gardens
Siem Reap · 65.3 km from Svay LeuTonle Om Gate (Southern Gate)
Siem Reap · 59.9 km from Svay LeuRoyal Residence
Siem Reap · 65.4 km from Svay LeuPreah Ponlea Sdach Komlong (Terrace Of The Leper King)
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bongchrounghJune 8, 2026
5.0
Pub Street is a vibrant and lively area with plenty of restaurants, bars, and entertainment. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, making it a great place to spend an evening in Siem Reap. While busy and tourist-focused, it offers a good variety of food, drinks and nightlife option
Pub Street
Jen797August 21, 2026
5.0
Phnom Penh night market Business Hours:Address:Tips:Reasons to Recommend:Reasons to Recommend:best
Phnom Penh Night Market
Long CambodianApril 30, 2026
5.0
I’ve been to Mekong River through Vietnam once. But this time, Mekong River is connected to Tonle Sap which it makes a wonderful experience. I’ve always wanted to go to Tonle Sap because I learnt about their history way back then in secondary school. The tour boat costs 100USdollar for the whole boat! There are only 6 of us there. If you want to try experiencing Tonle Sap, you can try Sok Chamroeun Tour Boat. Highly recommended!
Tonle Sap River
长脸张少侠June 14, 2025
4.0
【Pre Rup Temple】
Pre Rup Temple is located about 1.5 kilometers south of East Mebon Temple. It is also a pyramid-like building. It was built in the same period as East Mebon Temple, but its scale is larger than that of East Mebon Temple. Pre Rup Temple is the place where cremation ceremonies are performed. Pre Rup Temple (PRE RUP) is the temple where the ancient royal family was cremated and transformed into gods, also known as the Transfiguration Tower. You can see traces of burning. Thousands of years ago, ceremonies were held here. It must have been a gathering of dignitaries and could not be entered casually.
Pre Rup Temple
_TI***v5April 30, 2026
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The Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) is an iconic 20-meter tall reddish-brown sandstone tower located in the heart of Phnom Penh. Built in 1958, it commemorates Cambodia's independence from French colonial rule in 1953 and honors the country's fallen heroes.The tower is shaped like a blooming lotus bud, a symbol of purity and awakening in Khmer culture.Coolest roundabout I’ve seen.
Independence Monument
徐徐霞客RrAugust 5, 2022
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Angkor, Royal Park This park is located near the museum. If you come, you can include it in your one-day itinerary. This park is free and open, covers a large area, and has a full range of recreational facilities and some fitness equipment.
Royal Independence Gardens
喜欢猫的虎June 10, 2023
5.0
The south gate of the Great Angkor Thom is the main passage for tourists to the Great Angkor Thom. Zhou Daguan once recorded, "There are five large stone Buddha heads above the city gate, facing the west. One of them is placed in the middle and decorated with gold. On both sides of the gate, there are carved stones. For pictograms.” It can be seen that the South Gate was very magnificent at that time, symbolizing the prosperous national power of Khmer.
Tonle Om Gate (Southern Gate)
莲子99October 30, 2020
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A white, small villa with a surrounding garden and a red sloping roof. The golden relief on the front is very eye-catching. The colonnade is quite delicate and it is easy to find in the core area of the city.
Royal Residence
suifeng2019April 22, 2021
4.0
Laiwang Steps is located on the north side of Douxiang Terrace. It is a seven-meter-high platform with many exquisite carvings on the surrounding walls. Laiwang Platform was the location of the royal crematorium at that time and was named after a statue of Laiwang standing on the platform.
Preah Ponlea Sdach Komlong (Terrace Of The Leper King)
Dr BPDecember 24, 2023
4.0
Prasat Kravan is a small, easily overlooked temple which you will likely pass on the way to Pre-Rup temple. But it's definitely worth stopping. The carvings in one of the chambers are really impressive.
Kravan Temple