Siem Reap, Cambodia | Tailor-Made Trip to Cambodia

Visit siem reap

Set in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap was once a small backwater town but during the past two decades it has changed beyond all recognition and is now best known for being the gateway to the Angkor ruins, a sprawling World Heritage-listed complex of more than 400 ancient temples with the magnificent Angkor Wat as its focal point. Visitors come here to see the temples, of course, but there is plenty to do in and around the city when you're templed out. Siem Reap has reinvented itself as the epicentre of chic Cambodia, with everything from backpacker party pads to five-star hotels, an exciting variety of restaurants, sumptuous spas, great shopping to suit both foodies and adventurers, and a creative cultural scene that includes Cambodia's leading contemporary circus.

Best Time to Visit Siem Reap

Best time to visit Siem Reap and its Angkor Temple Complex is between November to March, when temperatures are cool and days are mostly dry - great for exploring ancient temple ruins.

However, this coincides with Cambodia's peak season, which means bigger crowds, less hotel availability and higher prices. If you would prefer to visit when crowds are thinner, consider going in the shoulder monsoon months of June or September/October. It's likely to be wet, hot and humid but the temples will be a little quieter than at other times of the year. Plus you'll get to see Angkor Wat when its moats are filled with water.