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Grab Transportation & Deliveries

Essential ride-hailing and delivery service in Siem Reap. Grab offers reliable transportation options including cars, tuk-tuks, and motorbikes through their user-friendly mobile app. Features include upfront pricing, live GPS tracking, and multiple payment methods including cash and cards. Available 24/7 across all districts. The app also provides food delivery, parcel services, and grocery delivery. Download from App Store or Google Play. English and Khmer language support available.

Phare, The Cambodian Circus

Phare, The Cambodian Circus

Experience Phare, The Cambodian Circus, Siem Reap's top-rated cultural performance. More than just a circus, Phare blends theater, music, dance, and modern circus arts to tell uniquely Cambodian stories : historical, folk, and contemporary. Performers, showcasing astonishing energy and talent, are graduates from Phare Ponleu Selpak vocational training center in Battambang. Phare Ponleu Selpak was founded in 1994 by nine young men, coming home from a refugee camp after the Khmer Rouge regime, were inspired by an art teacher who used drawing as therapy. They established an art school, which grew to include public, music, theater, and circus schools, offering free education and vocational training. Phare Circus provides these artists a vital platform to hone their skills, earn a living wage, and break cycles of poverty, fostering self-respect and freedom.

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Bakong Tourist

Go Cashless in Cambodia with Bakong Tourist! Over 3.3 million merchants across Cambodia accept QR code payments, it's even more popular than credit cards! With Bakong Tourist, you can pay quickly, safely, and effortlessly using just your phone. Setup takes only 5 minutes, and you're ready to go! ✅ Fast. Easy. Secure. Start using Bakong Tourist in 4 simple steps: 1️⃣ Download & Register •Download the app •Sign up with your email, no local bank account needed! 2️⃣ Cash In •Top up your wallet at kiosks or ATMs located at the airport or any bank branch. 3️⃣ Scan & Pay •Scan and pay everywhere in Cambodia, shops, restaurants, tuk-tuks, and more. 4️⃣ Cash Out •Withdraw funds at bank kiosks or ATMs, or keep your balance for your next visit. Bakong Tourist makes your travels smoother, safer, and 100% cashless. Download now and explore Cambodia the easy way!

The Scribe
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The Scribe

Nestled in the lush gardens of FCC Angkor, The Scribe is a stylish bar celebrating Cambodia’s creative spirit. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails inspired by local herbs, spices, and fruits, from lemongrass martinis to lychee spritz. Whether you're unwinding after temple-hopping or meeting friends for sunset drinks, The Scribe offers the perfect setting.

The Mansion
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The Mansion

Located within FCC Angkor by Avani, The Mansion offers a refined dining experience in a beautifully restored colonial villa. The menu blends Cambodian heritage with Western influences, using fresh local ingredients. Guests can dine indoors or on the leafy terrace, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a romantic dinner.

Lotus Silk Farm
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Lotus Silk Farm

Discover Cambodia's only lotus silk manufacturer, where ancient craft meets modern innovation. This pioneering farm produces the world's rarest textile, lotus silk, more precious than gold by weight. Book a fascinating guided tour to discover the entire process, from lotus extraction to finished fabric. Join hands-on craft workshops and enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the lotus fields that provide the raw materials for this exclusive textile.

Sra Srang village tour

Sra Srang village tour

The Secret Life of Angkor 🌿 Angkor’s daily life Beyond the majestic temples, a small hidden village opens its doors. See farmers working their rice paddies, artisans shaping handmade treasures, and traditional meals cooking slowly over wood fires, traditions kept alive for generations. 🌾 Respectful Immersion With Chivita Angkor, walk and cycle along peaceful paths, meet warm-hearted villagers, share traditional meals, and discover quiet temples far from the crowds. 🌱 A solidarity project 100% of profits go to the families you'll meet. This experience changes lives, yours and theirs. 📸 See more Watch our short video on Instagram or YouTube 📞 Book now: Limited places to keep it personal and respectful. Call or WhatsApp/Telegram +855 762 735 451.

The Mansion
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The Mansion

Riverfront

Located within FCC Angkor by Avani, The Mansion offers a refined dining experience in a beautifully restored colonial villa. The menu blends Cambodian heritage with Western influences, using fresh local ingredients. Guests can dine indoors or on the leafy terrace, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a romantic dinner.

HAVEN Training Restaurant

HAVEN Training Restaurant

Siem Reap

HAVEN is one of Siem Reap’s most meaningful dining experiences. This training restaurant provides high quality food while offering professional training, support, and a future to young adults from difficult backgrounds. Set in a peaceful garden, HAVEN serves fresh Asian and Western dishes, all homemade and prepared with great care. A must-visit for travelers seeking a delicious meal that also makes a positive impact.

Ojas Vegan & Vegetarian Eatery

Ojas Vegan & Vegetarian Eatery

Siem Reap

Ojas Vegan & Vegetarian Eatery is a popular plant-based restaurant in Siem Reap, known for its creative vegan and vegetarian menu. Located on Chocolate Road, it offers nourishing bowls, fresh salads and protein-packed gluten-free pizzas in a tranquil garden setting. A top choice for health-conscious travelers and those seeking flavorful plant-based cuisine.

Tevy's Place

Tevy's Place

Siem Reap

Tevy’s Place is a well-loved restaurant on Street 26 in Siem Reap offering a variety of Khmer and Western dishes, often prepared with fresh, organic ingredients. The menu includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Tevy’s Place is renowned for its home-style cooking and warm, unforgettable atmosphere. Known for its warm atmosphere and friendly service, the place reflects the owner’s inspiring personal story and commitment to community and quality food. Tevy is committed to her community, supports education, and promotes sustainability as well as empowering women. Popular food items include traditional Khmer curries, amok, salads, and local favorites at affordable prices. Open daily with relaxed dining and takeaway available.

Mekhala Restaurant & Bar

Mekhala Restaurant & Bar

Svay Dangkum

Mekhala Restaurant & Bar, Garden Dining in Siem Reap Located at Anjali by Syphon on Korean-Cambodian Friendship Road, Mekhala Restaurant & Bar offers a refined yet relaxed dining experience in Siem Reap, set within a lush tropical garden. Led by Chef Hak Serey (Paul Dubrule School, former Park Hyatt), the cuisine is inspired by Cambodian flavors and pan-Asian influences, elevated through contemporary techniques and seasonal ingredients. The menu focuses on balance, freshness, and thoughtful presentation. Open throughout the day, Mekhala welcomes guests for breakfast, light lunches, and intimate dinners in a peaceful setting away from the city's bustle. The bar and lounge, with its air-conditioned indoor space and garden terrace overlooking the pool, offers a curated selection of wines, cocktails, and signature drinks. For a more exclusive experience, the Chef's Table presents private dining with tasting menus and wine pairings, ideal for special occasions. A discreet culinary address in Siem Reap, appreciated by both travelers and local residents seeking calm, quality, and authenticity.

The Daily Make
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The Daily Make

Siem Reap

THE DAILY MAKE Your seat at our table feeds a community What we believe: When you dine with us at The Community – Siem Reap, you feast on more than incredible flavour, you become part of a beautiful cycle of good. How you help: ⦾ You empower farmers with fair, sustainable wages. ⦾ You protect our planet through hyper-local, low-waste sourcing. ⦾ You fund futures, helping send a new generation to school. Sweet surprise: Complimentary afternoon tea with local treats daily from 3:30–5:00 PM. Open daily: Breakfast 6:00 – 10:30AM | Lunch 10:30AM – 5:30PM | Dinner 5:30 – 11:30PM Visit us at The Daily Make

SPOONS Café Restaurant

SPOONS Café Restaurant

Wat Damnak

SPOONS Café Restaurant, a social enterprise of SPOONS Cambodia Organization, is dedicated to providing healthy and unique Cambodian fusion cuisine, including a variety of vegetarian options. SPOONS Culinary Arts Center features a creative space for hands-on cooking classes, farm-to-table experiences, and eco-hub networking meetings that connect community, sustainability, and innovation. Enjoy delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner while contributing 100% of the profits to a life-changing training journey for the next generation of hospitality professionals. We foster community, culture, and sustainability through education, hands-on training, and eco-friendly practices. Join us in this flavorful and meaningful endeavor!

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28°

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Rain 100%UV 2 · LowAQI 50 · Good air

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The best month for Siem Reap

January

Sweet spot

A sweet spot: dry enough and manageable crowds.

Crowds
Busy
Rain
Dry · 16 mm
Heat
31.1°C
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Driest around Nov–Apr; wettest in Sep (~318 mm, 27 rainy days). Daytime highs stay 30.2–34.2°C year-round.

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What things cost in Siem Reap

Meal at our restaurants
$5–12
Specialty coffee
$1–4
Drink or cocktail
$5–10
Tuk-tuk in town
$2–3
Laundry (per kg)
$1–2

Median Google prices across our selected places + locally sourced rates.

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Indicative rate ~4,100៛ per $1 (the riel is quasi-pegged). In practice most shops round to 4,000៛: anything under $1 usually comes back as riel change.

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