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Siem Reap / Cambodia

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Angkor Wat from west, with the moat. Siem Reap, Cambodia — LBM1948 Author LBM1948 · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Siem Reap, Cambodia, for the best experience?Mid-November through February, when Cambodia sits under the dry northeast monsoon and the temple gates open at 5:00 a.m. into cool, still air rather than heat and…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Siem Reap on a first visit?Buy the right Angkor pass first — the three-day pass costs $62 and can be used across any three days inside a seven-day window, which is the single decision that shapes…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Siem Reap, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat in the town's market quarter after the temples close at 6:30 p.m., and build at least one meal around Kampot pepper — the Cambodian crop that holds a European Union…

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