Set in the northwest of Cambodia, booming Siem Reap town is the leaping off point for the magnificent temples of World Heritage-listed Angkor. In the space of a decade the town has exploded from a relatively small backwater to the fastest growing settlement in the nation.
The chaotic growth has not always had the best results and some would argue it has all happened far too quickly and unsustainably. No matter what your opinion, Siem Reap is booming and is set to remain a key stop for travellers to Southeast Asia for years to come.
Set astride the Siem Reap River, the town itself is home to a couple of minor sites of interest, some reasonable shopping and hundreds – hundreds -- of guesthouses and restaurants. If you're planning on seeing Angkor from anything other than your aircraft seat, you'll be staying here. Take your pick from a full range of accommodation options, from $3 flophouses to $3000-plus a night luxury hotels.
Most tourists tend to visit the ruins in the morning and late afternoon, taking a break back in town during the middle of the day when the heat and poor light detract from the temples. The easiest way to visit is to hire a motodop by the day, although you can also go by bicycle, bus, car, helicopter and even hot-air balloon.
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