Siem Reap is one of those destinations that needs no further introduction or advertisement. It is so widely known that, naturally, its most famous landmark, the great and ancient temple of Angkor Wat has been crowned as the top landmark by travel website such as Tripadvisor, beating out other historic sites like the Taj Mahal in India, the Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque in the UAE, a section of the Great Wall in China and other beautiful places.

Angkor Wat is undoubtedly the jewel in the great jungle metropolis, but there are plenty of other fine gems scattered in and around Siem Reap that deserve your attention when traveling here. That’s why this list of things below that make you want to visit Siem Reap. Follow us for more travel inspiration.

1. Sunrise at Angkor Wat

The iconic and wonderful Angkor Wat – one the main reasons why people flock to Siem Reap. It is estimated that over a million tourists visit this site each year. It’s not hard to admire Angkor Wat’s beauty from any angle at any time of the day.

2. Faces of Bayon

One of the many faces seen in the Bayon Temple at the center of the city of Angkor Thom. Located in close proximity to the Angkor Wat, this is one of the park’s main temples.

3. Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm and Tomb Raider will be associated with each other for a long time as Angelina Jolie’s 2001 adventure flick brought a lot of attention to this temple that nature has beautifully swallowed.

4. Tonle Sap River from above

Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water lake in South East Asia with picturesque landscape surrounding it. The great lake of Tonle Sap is a source of life for a good number of people living in Siem Reap. There is a sizable community there that fishes and farms in and around the river, taking advantage of its beauty and biodiversity.

5. Siem Reap’s Old Market area

You should not dismiss the town of Siem Reap as just a layover or passageway to Angkor. It is an amazing place with a diverse number of people, activities, hotels, restaurants and markets.. It is highly recommended that tourists check out the local flavor. And nothing gets more local than to visit the local markets. The town has a few and all of them colorful and interesting.

The best time of year to spend time in Siem Reap is between November and February, the weather is dry and cool (around 25 degrees) and the rice fields give the whole countryside an amazing iridescent green glow. Come and find flight ticket to discover the best attractions in Siem Reap.