Things To Do

THINGS TO DO IN SIEM REAP

Visiting the Angkor temples is of course a must. Whether you choose a Grand Circle tour or a less-demanding visit, you will be treated to an unforgettable opportunity to witness the wonders of ancient Cambodian art and culture and to ponder the reasons for the rise and fall of this great Southeast Asian civilization. But a temple tour is only one of the many fascinating and satisfying things to do while visiting Siem Reap.

Whatever your touring preference, our hotel staff his happy to make recommendations and arrangements for you.

Vintage Journey

We provide our clients with a city or temples tour in a stylish vintage limousine. For all destinations we provide trained, experienced, and reliable drivers. Book one of our comfortable and luxurious limousines, and you are certain to enjoy every minute of your road trip.

Temples

Kulen Mountain

The Phnom Kulen mountain range is located 48 km northwards from Angkor Wat. Its name means ‘mountain of the lychees’. There is a sacred hilltop city site on top of the range.

Floating Village

As you may know, the majority of residents in the floating villages earn their living by fishing the Tonle Sap. Depending on the time of year, they catch shrimp, small fish, water snails or clams. If you are interested in learning about fishing in the Tonle Sap this is the tour for you! We will depart from Siem Reap at your preferred time (10am is recommended) and make our way to Kompong Khleang. On the way we will make stops for fresh sticky rice and donuts and then briefly visit a rural market. Upon arrival in Kompong Khleang.

City Tour

Bridges over the Siem Reap River 1928 from route 6 to 1965 at Psah Chas (Old Market) - Old Market 1920s shop houses and covered stalls on an earlier open market site - Conservation d'Angkor (admission) Angkor Conservation is a Ministry of Culture compound that houses more than 5000 statues, lingas (phallic symbols) and inscribed stelae, stored here to protect them from the wanton looting that has blighted hundreds of sites around Angkor.

Countryside Tour

The drive commences immediately after breakfast (between 7/8am). We proceed south to Wat Prin and stop to inspect a modern wat built atop an old stone base for an ancient monument that was once surrounded by moats. A little further, we pause by Wat Laok to view an earlier main hall, with faded but beautiful 19th-to early 20th century wooden architecture.

Museums

One of the best experiences that you should have in Siem Reap is to visit the great Angkor National Museum in Cambodia. It’s filled with different artifacts and proofs of the early civilization in Cambodia. There is a great time exploring the beauty and uniqueness of each artifact as each resembled the unique way of living of early inhabitants (Khmer Civilization). As you continue with your tour in the museum, you will be able to know various beliefs and religions that you manage to understand as you pr ogress with the t our.

Performing Arts

Recommendations for Cambodian evening performances Experience both (if time permits) as contrasting theatrical events that come highly recommended by hotel management.

Arts & Crafts

We suggest you put aside a day for shopping so that you can visit the old markets in town as well as the boutiques (and cafés). Start your shopping adventure by visiting Viroth's own Oko Gallery, located directly across the street from Viroth's Hotel. It is filled with beautiful and exotic products that will serve as reminders of your time in Cambodia.