A Walking Tour of Siem Reap
One of the biggest perks of Siem Reap is that anywhere that you might want to go, you can get to on foot. Siem Reap is a fairly small city, despite being located within a short drive from Angkor Wat, and its small size means that you can walk around the entire city within a day and see almost all of the best tourist spots! But the real question is, where to start? Weâve got you covered.
Starting at the furthest attraction in Siem Reap, the Angkor Eye gives Siem Reap what the London Eye brings to London! Towering over the city, lighting it up magically once the sun sets, the Angkor Eye is an awesome place to start your walking tour of Siem Reap, giving you the opportunity to see the entire city, including Angkor Wat, from above the clouds!
Entrance Fee: $12 USD per person ($6 USD for under 12 years)
Weâre heading down National Road 6 and stopping off at The Royal Gardens next! Situated between Raffles Hotel (a great spot for high tea) and the Siem Reap Royal Residence Building, The Royal Gardens bring a burst of greenery to the city center! With vast grassy areas and a beautiful fountain located in the very center, itâs the perfect spot to stop and relax for a while!
Only a mere 2 minute walk from The Royal Gardens, take a stroll down the riverside. Siem Reapâs river is not only a beautiful spot, but is also a way for locals to make a livelihood through fishing in the waters, and during public holidays such as The Water Festival and Pchum Benh, the river becomes a spot of religious significance. Just across the bridge is one of Siem Reapâs most famous markets, the Art Market, which is the perfect place to grab some souvenirs for your family and friends back home!
Weâre swinging back around away from the river towards the city center once more as we head next to Kandal Village! Kandal Village is a portion of Siem Reap city that has truly grown into something wonderful over recent years. From a quiet part of town grew a unique little spot, with independent cafes, shops, restaurants choosing to set up here!
Next up on our walking tour is the Old Market! This Market is situated right in the center of the city, and you can buy almost anything that you could possibly need here, from antiques and souvenirs, to pots and pans! In this incredible market youâll see that many locals choose to do their shopping here, and youâll be able to see how traditional markets in Cambodia operate whilst still being able to experience the tourist side of markets!
Anyone who travels to Siem Reap has heard of Pub Street! The very beating heart of Siem Reapâs nightlife scene, Pub Street offers visitors numerous lively bars and restaurants to visit, all along one street! From X-Bar and Temple Bar to Beatniks and Banana Leaf, there are so many places on Pub Street to grab a beer at!
The final spot on our walking tour takes us away from the hustle and bustle of the city center to the calm across the river. Make your way down the winding street of Little Pub Street, taking in the smaller independent bars, before crossing over the river. Wat Damnak is a religious site, where a beautiful temple stands and you may even get the chance to hear some of the monks in their daily prayers. It truly is a sight to behold!
Have you visited any of these spots before? Are there any spots that you would include in a walking tour of Siem Reap that we missed?
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