T.S Travel & Tour

Siem Reap City Tour 

-Artisans Angkor

Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social business creating job opportunities for young people in rural areas, while reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship. The organisation, founded in 1992, is located in Stung Thmey Street, 2 minutes walk from the Old Market in Siem Reap centre, Cambodia.

Address: Chantiers-Ecoles Stung Thmey, Street, Krong Siem Reap

Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 7:30am-6:30pm;

-Old Market (Phsar Chas)

Old Market (Psah Chas, pronounced “psa cha”) is the one most people will get to know though. Right in the heart of the town, it’s got location, posterity and an abundance of offerings on its side. It’s like a Tardis-market; they’ve got clothing, spices, housewares, jewellery, rat-traps, fabrics and detergent for washing them, souvenirs, DVDs and, of course, food, and they cater to absolutely everyone in town. 

Psar Krom Market(Cambodia Local Market)

Just a normal local market, but huge. They clothing, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit and household items too.

Price is quite okay compared to any other local market.

Hygiene is not always the case here as some seller are more clean than the other, but you can count as you would wash your groceries later at home anyway. 

Expect to buy fresh animal and vegetation product in the morning, as the hours tick by, the quality tends to decline as they are not stored in cooling box.

During the rainy season and fish department, please expect there would be a bit muddy here and there, so where proper clothes and not your new beloved shoes.

Some sellers speak a bit of English, which would be able to tell you how much something would cost. If they don't speak English, no problem, just point and use your natural body language. :)

Phsar Leu Thom Tmey (Cambodia Local Market)

This is a local market so not very touristy and can be crowded and smelly as meat are sold. They also sell vegetables, fruits and fresh produce in general. Shops also sell gold, bags, clothing and clothes, toys, shoes and snacks. There were also shops selling pots and pans, utensils and cosmetics and praying items like joss sticks. 

It is acceptable to come here for 1hour to walk around the shops but it can get quite hot outside as there's a lack of shelter. The market is also quite far from the main touristy areas. So I would say this is not a place for tourists. But it's eye opening.

Praying center ( Preah Ang Chek Preah Ang Chorm )

A small Buddhist temple in the middle of Siem Reap, right next to the raffles Grand hotel. Vendors selling lotus, turtles, birds and incense line the back of the temple. A popular place of worship with a big Buddha statue. Shoes need to be removed at the entrance and shoe minders quickly line up to look after them. Payment of a few riel to them is adequate. Incense and flowers can be offered and blessings sort. A nice change from the temples of Angkor.

King Road Angkor

The Made in Cambodia Market is an artisans market, selling a wide range of locally produced products. Previously known as the “Well Made in Cambodia” Market, they were located at Siem Reap Shinta Mani Hotel. In 2016, They changed the name and moved location to the Kings Road shopping and dining complex.

With an abundance of unique and fascinating stalls, many of the products are hand produced by underprivileged villagers, who greatly benefit by being able to sell their crafts. There is a fantastic selection of recycled products too!

• What you’ll see: Clothes, bags, accessories, silk, recycled products, wood and stone carvings, bars, restaurants;

• How to get there: $1-$2 by tuk tuk, one-way from most central hotels;

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 12am-10pm;

Siem Reap Art Center Market

Siem Reap Art Center Market is located on the east bank of Siem Reap River, opposite the Old Market (Phsar Chas). As an arts market, there are many souvenirs to choose from, and sellers have a great grasp of English.Many market stalls tend to close earlier, at around 5pm. Very good English is spoken here.

• What you’ll see: Silk, handicrafts, crocodile leather, clothing, bags, wallets and purses, local toys, artwork, decorations, massage, local restaurants;

• How to get there: $1-$2 by tuk tuk, one-way from most central hotels;

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 8am-10pm;

Visit War Museum (8am-5:30pm) 

The War Museum Cambodia is located at Siem Reap in Cambodia, near National Highway No. 6 between the city of Siem Reap and the International Airport. The purpose of this museum is to keep the memory of the civil war in the history of Cambodia alive and to preserve the unique collection for posterity.

“ This place is well worth a visit. There are free guides which walk you through and talks about the  dark past that the country has. It can become quite personal at times, since they have their own experiences that they share. I learned a lot. You would too” 

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 8am-5:30pm;

• Entrance fee = 5$/person

Cambo Beach (nice swimming pool and relax from the hot weather)

• Cambo Beach Club is a new place where tourists and expats alike can spend the day enjoying drinks, great food, plus a really beautiful and huge swimming pool equipped with jumping tower of 3m & 5m jumps into a 4.2 meter deep pool!
  
  Facilities include:

  • 20 meter long swimming pool

  • 4.2-meter deep diving pool

  • Massage Shack

  • Billiards and football tables

  • Sport stations

  • Resident Dj’s Bean bags and sun beds

  • Beach volleyball/soccer court

  • Beach shack dining menu

  • Awesome drinks

  • Fantastic vibe WiFi friendly

  • Instagram-able corners (and toilets)

Angkor Silk Farm – Free Guided Tours

Take a 20 minute drive outside Siem Reap to the Puok district (free shuttles, twice a day) and see this silk farm at work. Children can learn first hand about the process, including seeing the silk worms in their fluffy cocoons and the spinning of the raw silk. Watch the ladies at their looms creating intricate designs in an array of colours before taking a look around the boutique shop for gifts to take home.

Where: Puok district, Siem Reap

Open: 8am – 5pm Daily

Great for: all ages

Cost: free admission

Duration: allow 2 hours

Book in advance? Free transport twice a day (9:30 am and 1.30pm).

Road 60 Cambodia local Night market (6pm-9pm) 

For a slice of local life, head to the Road 60 Night Market located on the side of the road near the main Angkor ticket checkpoint. Stallholders set up each night, and it's a great place to sample local Cambodian snacks,fruit,household items,accessories,cloth,... including the full range of deep-fried insects, barbecue dishes such as quail, and plenty of cheap beer.

Angkor night market

The Angkor Night Market, commonly known as the Original Night Market, established in 2007, was the first night market to open in Siem Reap and even the whole of Cambodia. It is located just off of Sivatha Road, in the heart of the town. It is an outdoor market, but is covered by a roof to protect it from the elements. With around 240 shops, it is the biggest and most interesting night market to see. As the biggest night market in Siem Reap, it naturally has a wide variety of things to see, do, eat and enjoy. A modest food court offers Cambodian, Western and Asian specialties. Excellent English is spoken here.

• What you’ll see: Everything from a souvenir market, bars and restaurants, massage;

• How to get there: $1-$2 by tuk tuk, one-way from most central hotels;

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 5pm-12am;

Noon Night Market

Noon Night Market is located along Sivatha Road, heading away from the river, about 1km. This night market is smaller than the Angkor Original Night Market, boasting around 100 stalls, but they still offer similar handicrafts and souvenirs. Very good English is spoken here.

• What you’ll see: Everything from a souvenir market, bars and restaurants, massage, tattoo;

• How to get there: $1-$2 by tuk tuk, one-way from most central hotels;

• Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 12pm -12am;