Beside the temples, you can do a lot more in Siem Reap. In fact, there are things that tourists did not discover or even aware of the new tourist products. If you are in Siem Reap for less than 4-hours, we would recommend you to consider the following places:
1. Helicopter Scenic Flight: Be amazed by the enormous scale of the World Heritage site of Angkor. Your flight begins from Siem Reap International Airport, then onwards to Angkor Wat. Fly along the moat of the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple and appreciate the size and beauty of this archaeological wonder. For more details, please contact HeliStar Cambodia – http://www.helistarcambodia.com/
2. Bird Watching: Siem Reap offers some unique bird watching opportunities. The Prek Toal bird sanctuary on the Tonle Sap Lake and the Ang Trapeng Thmor reservoir northeast of Siem Reap both are home to many rare and threatened species.
3. Learn How to Cook Khmer Food: To experience and to respect of its beauty of the culture; if you are already in Siem Reap, you should spend your valued time to learn how to cook Khmer food. Contact our Chef at Angkor Palace Resort & Spa – chef@angkorpalaceresort.com to arrange the cooking session for you. Tour the local market with our Chef to select the ingredients; Chef will do a cooking demonstration and activities, you can chose from choice of a 3-course Khmer set menu to cook those include starter-main course-and dessert. End of the session you will enjoy your food testing and the meal that you have just prepared. Of course there is a complementary glass of wine to accompany your meal.
4. Happy Shopping @ Angkor Night Market: This is one of “must see” in Siem Reap; especially at night. Shopping and dining experience in a vibrant, contemporary Khmer environment. There are over 200 shops to choose from! http://www.angkornightmarket.com/
5. Horse Riding – The Happy Ranch: Set on 10 acres of beautiful Khmer countryside, around a miniature lake, the ranch accommodates 29 horses, stallions, mares and foals. The facilities include restrooms, a round pen, a dressage arena, 20 large and clean stalls in the stables. Fully equipped, the ranch have both Western and English saddles, safety horse-riding helmets… http://www.thehappyranch.com/
There are more than just about five recommendations. Do check our Blog often; we will occasionally explain more about things can be done/visit in Siem Reap, beside the temple. In the meantime, have a nice weekend everyone!
