Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor, the ancient Khmer city that’s now a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Most visitors base themselves in Siem Reap and visit Angkor Wat and the other temples over the course of a few days. Siem Reap has grown into a lively town with a good range of restaurants, bars and hotels, and there’s plenty to keep you occupied in town if you don’t feel like venturing out to the temples. The night market is a must-see, as is the Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, one of the most famous hotels in Southeast Asia.