If you are planning to come to Siem Reap, one of the smallest and most attractive towns of Cambodia then here are some facts about Siem Reap that you should be acquainted with. Though small, but the town has it all, ranging from good entertainment and standard accommodation to various exciting things to do. Facts about Siem Reap will help you to enjoy a wonderful time in the town.
There is a popular air-con theater in town which presents various traditional popular and classical dances. There is also a restaurant that serves a set of local specialties. The Army Shooting Range, situated near Banteay Srei and Kbeal Span is an "alternative" solution to temple fatigue.
Shopping in Siem Reap is a good time killing activity. There are a number of large, flashy souvenir shops around town, complete with temple-style decorations and a surplus of staff. As usual in Cambodia, dollars and even Thai baht are preferred over riel for all purchases except the very smallest. There are plentiful ATMs in Siem Reap and banks can do cash advances from credit cards. The Angkor Market, Sivatha Blvd. Siem Reap's closest thing to a supermarket, offering a good range of food, snacks, alcohol and even some souvenirs.
Psar Chas or Old Market, to the south of town stocks a reasonably priced and attractive collection of artifacts and tourist junk. A genuine advice for the tourists is that please don't buy anything purporting to be antique. The central Market, at the corner of Sivatha Blvd and Achamean Street offers an assorted collection of clothes and trinkets for good prices. Don't forget to bargain down the price. Many of the goods here cannot be found in Thailand.
There are many hundreds of eateries in Siem Reap, and you will have no trouble finding something which suits your tastes and your budget. If you don't want to go out, most guesthouses have a decent onsite restaurant.
Generally the Siem Reap area and the temples of Angkor are quite safe. However the normal cautions still apply as with any town or city. Whilst visiting the temples, however, beware of off duty police officers, who are in uniform, that start walking beside you and start showing you around the temples. They may ask you for money after you are finished seeing the site.
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