{"id":1745,"date":"2018-11-10T11:25:17","date_gmt":"2018-11-10T11:25:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/?p=1745"},"modified":"2020-04-26T15:17:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-26T15:17:49","slug":"things-to-do-in-siem-reap-besides-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/things-to-do-in-siem-reap-besides-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"26 Things To Do In Siem Reap Besides Temples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p>\n<script async=\"\" defer=\"defer\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/v2\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n<\/p>\n<p>Siem Reap is known around the world as the home of Angkor Wat, so most people visit the city to explore Cambodia\u2019s most famous temples.<\/p>\n<p>There are enough temples in and around the city to fill a week-long trip, but there\u2019s only so many temple visits you can manage before getting \u2018templed out\u2019. So what else is there to do in Siem Reap beside Angkor Wat and the many temples?<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s 26 things to do in Siem Reap, besides temples.<\/p>\n<h3>1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Phare-The-Cambodian-Circus-Show-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-6719REPPHARE\">Phare Circus<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Phare is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Phare-The-Cambodian-Circus-Show-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-6719REPPHARE\">Siem Reap\u2019s Cambodian Circus<\/a>, and it\u2019s famous around the world. It\u2019s a small and intimate performance, but it\u2019s one of the best circuses you\u2019ll ever visit.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s everything you could hope for from a circus, from gymnastics, to comedy, to death defying stunts. And each performance tells a different story, which is usually a Cambodian folk tale.<\/p>\n<p>I went to see the Sokrias (Eclipse) Phare performance, which told a story of rejection, revenge and forgiveness. But there are 10 different performances and storylines, so if you want to pick a certain storyline it\u2019s worth checking out the \u2018our shows\u2019 section of <a href=\"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/our-shows\/\">their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the highlights from the Eclipse performance:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_55133\"  width=\"1080\" height=\"608\"  data-origwidth=\"1080\" data-origheight=\"608\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tdddhoSMC_k?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<p>It\u2019s not just the performance itself that makes Phare worth the visit. The story behind the circus is that it was created by two guys who returned to Cambodia after spending time as refugees during the Khmer Rouge.<\/p>\n<p>They set up the circus to provide opportunities to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. So young people from vulnerable households can join the circus, master the arts and receive an education. So it\u2019s a great way to give back to the Cambodian community.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"phare cambodia\"><\/div>\n<h3>2: Go shopping at the Old Market<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re used to western prices, the Old Market is shopping heaven. You can find just about anything for under $5.<\/p>\n<p>There are silk scarves, hand painted bowls, harem pants and all sorts of clothes, and trinket-type souvenirs. Just remember to haggle! You can get some real bargains; you just need to barter a little.<\/p>\n<p>And prepare yourself for a very social shopping experience. Once you\u2019ve entered the market, you\u2019ll have people calling \u2018lady!\u2019 or \u2018sir!\u2019 from every direction. Everyone wants you to buy from them, and with most of the stalls selling more or less the same things, the market stall owners will work hard for a sale.<\/p>\n<h3>3: Visit the night market<\/h3>\n<p>The Angkor Night Market sells much the same as every other market in Siem Reap, but there\u2019s something a little thrilling about shopping at night. There\u2019s beer, there\u2019s great snacks, and there are endless souvenirs on offer.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap night market\"><\/div>\n<h3>4: Get a cheap massage<\/h3>\n<p>Massages in Siem Reap are so cheap I could hardly believe it. I\u2019m used to seeing massages on offer for over a hundred dollars, but you can get a full body Khmer massage for $6 in Siem Reap!<\/p>\n<p>There are different types of massage, and the ones with oil are more expensive, but still most are under $10 for an hour.<\/p>\n<p>We had a traditional Khmer massage, and it was amazing. Just beware of Thai massages, they\u2019re cheap but apparently they involve a fair amount of pain and cracking!<\/p>\n<h3>5: Pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not just massages that are cheap in Siem Reap, you can also get a manicure or a pedicure for a couple of dollars.<\/p>\n<p>You can choose between 30 minute and 60 minute treatments, but both are going to be $5 of less, and the results are super soft hands and feet, and gorgeous nails.<\/p>\n<h3>6: Visit the floating villages <\/h3>\n<p>Visiting the floating villages on Tonle Sap lake is a great way to immerse yourself in Cambodian culture. You can travel by traditional wooden boat through the floating communities, and see fish farms and local markets.<\/p>\n<p>Some tours even include a sunset on the lake, which makes for some great pictures.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1747\" src=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap floating\"><\/div>\n<h3>7: Visit the rats that can detect landmines<\/h3>\n<p>Cambodia is still riddled with land mines that are left over from the Khmer Rouge, and slowly they\u2019re trying to get rid of them all (because no one wants old, unexploded mines laying around). But they\u2019ve found an unusual way of finding landmines quickly, and without the help of expensive tech. They use rats.<\/p>\n<p>Rats can sniff out mines, and aren\u2019t heavy enough to trigger them, so there\u2019s a whole team of hero rats who are making Cambodia a safer place.<\/p>\n<p>And you can visit these rats! The Apopo Visitor Center is open to the general public, and you go and watch the rats in action, whilst learning about Cambodia\u2019s history of conflict.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Museum-Excursion-Tour\/d5480-68160P27\">book a museum tour that includes the Apopo Center here. <\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/War-Museum-Admission-Ticket-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-63072P1\">8: Visit the war museum <\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Siem Reap\u2019s war museum is an eerie outdoor collection of the tanks, planes, mines, bombs and guns used in the Civil War. The field that houses the war display was once a killing field, which makes the museum a little more hard hitting.<\/p>\n<p>You can walk freely around the museum, or join a tour run by one of the museum staff. The tour doesn\u2019t cost you anything extra, they just ask for a small tip.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, they\u2019ll run the tours as and when there\u2019s enough people, but it\u2019s worth waiting until one starts. You\u2019ll hear all about the Civil War, and Cambodia\u2019s attitude to its past.<\/p>\n<p>The War Museum are also doing their best to encourage people to learn about the past, in the hope that it will stop any future wars.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/War-Museum-Admission-Ticket-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-63072P1\">buy your War Museum admission ticket here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>9: Visit the land mine museum<\/h3>\n<p>The Land Mine Musuem is a great place to learn about the Civil War, and you can even see land mines exhibited.<\/p>\n<p>The museum was started by an ex-child soldier, who returned to Siem Reap as an adult, and began removing the land mines that he had laid as a child. He removed them by hand, made them safe and then charged tourists $1 to look at them.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays though, the museum has come a long way, and it\u2019s one of the most visited attractions in Siem Reap.<\/p>\n<p>The museum also doubles as a Relief Facilities, where children are given food, lodgings and free education. And the money the museum raises goes towards creating schools and delivering free education to Cambodia\u2019s children.<\/p>\n<h3>10: Take a trip to Phnom Kulen National Park<\/h3>\n<p>Phnom Kulen is quite a way out of the city, but it\u2019s definitely worth it. You can hike up the mountain, and visit the temple at the top. You can also join the locals and go for a swim in the waterfall.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s one of Cambodia\u2019s most beautiful national parks, and there\u2019s plenty to see and do there. You could also combine it with a visit to the River of A Thousand Lingas.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to visit Phnom Kulen is on a group tour, as you\u2019ll have your admission fees, transport and lunch included. \n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1749\" src=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Phnom-Kulen-Swimming-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Phnom-Kulen-Swimming-.jpg 700w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Phnom-Kulen-Swimming--300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Phnom-Kulen-Swimming--610x425.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"phnom kulen\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/angkor%20zipline\">11: Zip through the jungle at Angkor Zipline<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Flight of the Gibbon might have closed, but Angkor Zipline now offers thrilling treetop adventures in Angkor Park.<\/p>\n<p>There are different courses that include zip lines, rope bridges and even a leap of faith. There\u2019s also a \u2018honeymoon\u2019 zip line for the couples. And most courses include a local lunch too.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/angkor%20zipline\">book your zip line adventure here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_77186\"  width=\"1080\" height=\"608\"  data-origwidth=\"1080\" data-origheight=\"608\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Me2fDml11Po?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__ no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Angkor-National-Museum\/d5480-68160P1\">12: Angkor National Museum <\/a><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s always good to learn a little more about your destination, and the Angkor National Museum is the perfect place to do just that.<\/p>\n<p>There are exhibits and information about the different stages of Cambodian history, as well as Angkorian artefacts for you to browse.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Angkor-National-Museum\/d5480-68160P1\">buy your Angkor National Museum admission ticket here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>13: Grab a dollar smoothie<\/h3>\n<p>This isn\u2019t something that\u2019s going to keep you entertained for very long, but nevertheless it\u2019s something you should do whilst in Siem Reap.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see hundreds of smoothie stalls around the Old Market area and the temples, and you have to try at least one during your stay.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got time, you should definitely try a few different ones. There are so many different flavours, and they\u2019re so refreshing and cooling.<\/p>\n<p>Most of them are made with milk, but if you use Google Translate to ask for it without milk, you\u2019ll get more of an icy slushy style drink (which is just as delicious, and <a href=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/20-tips-easy-vegan-travel\/\">vegan!).<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>14: Party on Pub Street<\/h3>\n<p>Siem Reap\u2019s Pub Street is perfect for those that want to party. There are bars with free pool, free beer pong tables, and club-type bars with dance floors and blaring music. So whether you want to dance, play drinking games, or just enjoy a drink with friends, pub street is the place to go.<\/p>\n<p>You can get beers for $0.50 and cocktails for $1.50, and if you walk up and down the street before going into any bars, you\u2019ll be handed a load of leaflets for free drinks.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not a big drinker, it\u2019s worth visiting this street at night just to see and soak up the atmosphere. The street is full of music, there are people dancing their way down the road, and with the night market spilling onto pub street, you can combine a pub trip with a shopping spree.<\/p>\n<h3>15: Get competitive at the Angkor Wat themed crazy golf<\/h3>\n<p>Angkor Wat Put is a crazy golf place that\u2019s popular with expats, but just as welcoming for tourists. For just $4 per person you can play 14 holes, and most holes are temple-themed too. There\u2019s also a bar on-site, so you can enjoy a few drinks whilst you play.<\/p>\n<p>And there are prizes too! For every hole in one you get, you get a free beer, and if you make it onto the leader board you get a free t-shirt.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20food%20tour\">16: Go on a food tour<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you consider yourself a foodie, you need to go on one of Siem Reap\u2019s food tours. You\u2019ll get the chance to taste the flavours of Cambodia, and learn about the local delicacies.<\/p>\n<p>There are different types of food tour, including vegetarian food tours, and even if you\u2019re a little fussy, you don\u2019t have to try everything if you don\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap food\"><\/div>\n<h3>17: Take a cooking class<\/h3>\n<p>Another food related activity, cooking classes are a great way not just to taste the local cuisine, but also learn how to make it.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of different cooking classes in Siem Reap, you\u2019ll often see them advertised in restuarants, but you can also book online too if you want to.<\/p>\n<p>I went to a vegetarian cooking class at the Peace Caf\u00e9, and I couldn\u2019t recommend it more. You can\u2019t book online, you just need to book through them at least a day in advance. It was $20 each, but it was just us in the class, so once we\u2019d made all the dishes we had an absolute feast to get through!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1746\" src=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4896\" height=\"3672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap.jpg 4896w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 4896px) 100vw, 4896px\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"2\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"66079\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap cooking class\"><\/div>\n<h3>18: Go to a dinner and dance show<\/h3>\n<p>The Aspara dance is a famous dance from Cambodia, and a big thing in Siem Reap is dinner and dance shows. You pay a set amount for a buffet dinner, and whilst you eat you get to watch a live dance performance.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap dance\"><\/div>\n<h3>19: Snack on bugs at the bug caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re brave enough, you can try a slightly more unusual local delicacy: bugs. That\u2019s right, in Siem Reap you can snack and feast on all kinds of bugs, from crickets, to meal worms, to deep fried tarantulas.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re going to try it, there\u2019s one place in particular you should go: The Bug Caf\u00e9. This caf\u00e9 doesn\u2019t just serve you straight up bugs, oh no, instead they create gourmet meals, but with insect meat rather than your normal pork, chicken or beef.<\/p>\n<p>You can try bug burgers, ant spring rolls, bees egg soup, or if you\u2019d rather go for some liquefied creepy crawlies, you can try a silkworm smoothie or a scorpion infused shot.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"1\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap insects\"><\/div>\n<h3>20: Visit the Cambodian Cultural Village<\/h3>\n<p>The Cambodian Cultural Village is basically like a huge park that encompasses everything Cambodian. Within the park you can visit the wax and taxidermy museums to learn about Cambodian culture and wildlife, and then you can wander around what is basically a mini Cambodia.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s reconstructions of Khmer towns and buildings from different periods in history, a floating village, sleeping Buddha and a waterfall to explore.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a zoo, which I didn\u2019t realise, but I was quite shocked at how little space the animals had.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap-Quad-Bike-Adventure\/d5480-16658P7\">21: Go quad biking<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>I always like to do at least one adventurous activity at each destination, and quad biking through Cambodia\u2019s countryside was too good of an opportunity to miss.<\/p>\n<p>You can quad bike through local villages, and rural countryside, and even visit a temple. I definitely recommend quad biking at sunset though, because the views are just incredible.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap-Quad-Bike-Adventure\/d5480-16658P7\">book your Siem Reap quad biking tour here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Horse-Ride-countryside-trail-rides-with-tuk-tuk-transfer\/d5480-53571P23\">\u00a022: Go horseback riding <\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve ridden before of not, horse riding through the countryside is a great day trip. You can master the skill of horse riding, if you haven\u2019t before, and take in stunning views of rice fields, rural villages and temple ruins whilst feeling like a cowboy.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Horse-Ride-countryside-trail-rides-with-tuk-tuk-transfer\/d5480-53571P23\">book your horseback riding tour of Siem Reap here.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20bike\">23: Go for a countryside bike ride<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>There are loads of different ways you can explore Siem Reap by bike. Whether you want to cycle around the temples, or pedal your way through the countryside, perhaps to the edge of Tonle Sap, there\u2019s a whole number of affordable tours you can join.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling through your destination gives you the chance to stop at any point and explore an area further. It\u2019s also quite liberating to feel the sun and wind beating down on you as you cycle. Plus, cycling is a great way to get a tan in Siem Reap.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"4\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap bike\"><\/div>\n<h3>24: Take part in a yoga class<\/h3>\n<p>Siem Reap is a very Zen destination, which means there are more yoga classes than you can imagine. Different restaurants and studios offer private and group yoga sessions for advanced yoga enthusiasts and beginners alike.<\/p>\n<p>A yoga class can be the perfect way to meet new people, and unwind after a long day of sightseeing.<\/p>\n<h3>25: Chat with a monk at the Peace Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\n<p>This might sound like a bit of an odd one, but if you\u2019re visiting Siem Reap, then you\u2019re visiting one of the most Buddhist countries in the world, and it makes sense that you\u2019d want to know more about it.<\/p>\n<p>The Peace Caf\u00e9 offer a \u2018talk with a monk\u2019 on set weekdays, and the idea is that you can ask them any questions you might have about Buddhism, and how you can adopt Buddhist values and practices.<\/p>\n<h3>26: Take part in a pottery class<\/h3>\n<p>Why not learn a local craft whilst you\u2019re in Siem Reap? There are several different pottery classes in the city that will give you the chance to master pottery like a local, and take home a souvenir traditional Angkor-style bowl.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get to mould the bowls you make, and then carve a design into them. It\u2019s the perfect thing to do in Siem Reap for those who want to unleash their creativity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap-1080x718.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>So to sum up&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p>There are enough Siem Reap activities in this list to create an almost-month-long itinerary, and I haven\u2019t even mentioned any temples. So if you\u2019re worried about getting templed out in Siem Reap, work in a few of these excursion and activity ideas to your itinerary and you\u2019ll have the perfect balance.<\/p>\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activites.frame\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\" data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" data-gyg-number-of-items=\"8\" data-gyg-excluded-tour-ids=\"\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"L54FPQ2\" data-gyg-q=\"siem reap\"><\/div>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1747,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Siem Reap is known around the world as the home of Angkor Wat, so most people visit the city to explore Cambodia\u2019s most famous temples.\r\n\r\nThere are enough temples in and around the city to fill a week-long trip, but there\u2019s only so many temple visits you can manage before getting \u2018templed out\u2019. So what else is there to do in Siem Reap beside Angkor Wat and the many temples?\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s 26 things to do in Siem Reap, besides temples.\r\n<h3>1: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Phare-The-Cambodian-Circus-Show-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-6719REPPHARE\">Phare Circus<\/a><\/h3>\r\nPhare is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Phare-The-Cambodian-Circus-Show-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-6719REPPHARE\">Siem Reap\u2019s Cambodian Circus<\/a>, and it\u2019s famous around the world. It\u2019s a small and intimate performance, but it\u2019s one of the best circuses you\u2019ll ever visit.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s everything you could hope for from a circus, from gymnastics, to comedy, to death defying stunts. And each performance tells a different story, which is usually a Cambodian folk tale.\r\n\r\nI went to see the Sokrias (Eclipse) Phare performance, which told a story of rejection, revenge and forgiveness. But there are 10 different performances and storylines, so if you want to pick a certain storyline it\u2019s worth checking out the \u2018our shows\u2019 section of <a href=\"https:\/\/pharecircus.org\/our-shows\/\">their website<\/a>.\r\n\r\nHere are some of the highlights from the Eclipse performance:\r\n\r\n[embedyt] https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tdddhoSMC_k[\/embedyt]\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s not just the performance itself that makes Phare worth the visit. The story behind the circus is that it was created by two guys who returned to Cambodia after spending time as refugees during the Khmer Rouge.\r\n\r\nThey set up the circus to provide opportunities to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. So young people from vulnerable households can join the circus, master the arts and receive an education. So it\u2019s a great way to give back to the Cambodian community.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Phare-The-Cambodian-Circus-Show-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-6719REPPHARE\">buy your Phare tickets here!<\/a>\r\n<h3>2: Go shopping at the Old Market<\/h3>\r\nIf you\u2019re used to western prices, the Old Market is shopping heaven. You can find just about anything for under $5.\r\n\r\nThere are silk scarves, hand painted bowls, harem pants and all sorts of clothes, and trinket-type souvenirs. Just remember to haggle! You can get some real bargains; you just need to barter a little.\r\n\r\nAnd prepare yourself for a very social shopping experience. Once you\u2019ve entered the market, you\u2019ll have people calling \u2018lady!\u2019 or \u2018sir!\u2019 from every direction. Everyone wants you to buy from them, and with most of the stalls selling more or less the same things, the market stall owners will work hard for a sale.\r\n<h3>3: Visit the night market<\/h3>\r\nThe Angkor Night Market sells much the same as every other market in Siem Reap, but there\u2019s something a little thrilling about shopping at night. There\u2019s beer, there\u2019s great snacks, and there are endless souvenirs on offer.\r\n<h3>4: Get a cheap massage<\/h3>\r\nMassages in Siem Reap are so cheap I could hardly believe it. I\u2019m used to seeing massages on offer for over a hundred dollars, but you can get a full body Khmer massage for $6 in Siem Reap!\r\n\r\nThere are different types of massage, and the ones with oil are more expensive, but still most are under $10 for an hour.\r\n\r\nWe had a traditional Khmer massage, and it was amazing. Just beware of Thai massages, they\u2019re cheap but apparently they involve a fair amount of pain and cracking!\r\n<h3>5: Pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure<\/h3>\r\nIt\u2019s not just massages that are cheap in Siem Reap, you can also get a manicure or a pedicure for a couple of dollars.\r\n\r\nYou can choose between 30 minute and 60 minute treatments, but both are going to be $5 of less, and the results are super soft hands and feet, and gorgeous nails.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/tonle%20sap\">6: Visit the floating villages <\/a><\/h3>\r\nVisiting the floating villages on Tonle Sap lake is a great way to immerse yourself in Cambodian culture. You can travel by traditional wooden boat through the floating communities, and see fish farms and local markets.\r\n\r\nSome tours even include a sunset on the lake, which makes for some great pictures.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/tonle%20sap\">book your Tonle Sap and floating villages tour here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1747\" src=\"http:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Floating-Village-Siem-Reap-Tour.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" \/>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Museum-Excursion-Tour\/d5480-68160P27\">7: Visit the rats that can detect landmines<\/a><\/h3>\r\nCambodia is still riddled with land mines that are left over from the Khmer Rouge, and slowly they\u2019re trying to get rid of them all (because no one wants old, unexploded mines laying around). But they\u2019ve found an unusual way of finding landmines quickly, and without the help of expensive tech. They use rats.\r\n\r\nRats can sniff out mines, and aren\u2019t heavy enough to trigger them, so there\u2019s a whole team of hero rats who are making Cambodia a safer place.\r\n\r\nAnd you can visit these rats! The Apopo Visitor Center is open to the general public, and you go and watch the rats in action, whilst learning about Cambodia\u2019s history of conflict.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Museum-Excursion-Tour\/d5480-68160P27\">book a museum tour that includes the Apopo Center here. <\/a>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/War-Museum-Admission-Ticket-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-63072P1\">8: Visit the war museum <\/a><\/h3>\r\nSiem Reap\u2019s war museum is an eerie outdoor collection of the tanks, planes, mines, bombs and guns used in the Civil War. The field that houses the war display was once a killing field, which makes the museum a little more hard hitting.\r\n\r\nYou can walk freely around the museum, or join a tour run by one of the museum staff. The tour doesn\u2019t cost you anything extra, they just ask for a small tip.\r\n\r\nGenerally, they\u2019ll run the tours as and when there\u2019s enough people, but it\u2019s worth waiting until one starts. You\u2019ll hear all about the Civil War, and Cambodia\u2019s attitude to its past.\r\n\r\nThe War Museum are also doing their best to encourage people to learn about the past, in the hope that it will stop any future wars.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/War-Museum-Admission-Ticket-in-Siem-Reap\/d5480-63072P1\">buy your War Museum admission ticket here.<\/a>\r\n<h3>9: Visit the land mine museum<\/h3>\r\nThe Land Mine Musuem is a great place to learn about the Civil War, and you can even see land mines exhibited.\r\n\r\nThe museum was started by an ex-child soldier, who returned to Siem Reap as an adult, and began removing the land mines that he had laid as a child. He removed them by hand, made them safe and then charged tourists $1 to look at them.\r\n\r\nNowadays though, the museum has come a long way, and it\u2019s one of the most visited attractions in Siem Reap.\r\n\r\nThe museum also doubles as a Relief Facilities, where children are given food, lodgings and free education. And the money the museum raises goes towards creating schools and delivering free education to Cambodia\u2019s children.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Full-Day-Phnom-Kulen-by-Jeep\/d5480-8084P282\">10: Take a trip to Phnom Kulen National Park<\/a><\/h3>\r\nPhnom Kulen is quite a way out of the city, but it\u2019s definitely worth it. You can hike up the mountain, and visit the temple at the top. You can also join the locals and go for a swim in the waterfall.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019s one of Cambodia\u2019s most beautiful national parks, and there\u2019s plenty to see and do there. You could also combine it with a visit to the River of A Thousand Lingas.\r\n\r\nThe best way to visit Phnom Kulen is on a group tour, as you\u2019ll have your admission fees, transport and lunch included. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/phnom%20kulen\">book your Phnom Kulen tour here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1749\" src=\"http:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Phnom-Kulen-Swimming-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"488\" \/>\r\n<h3 class=\"mceTemp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/angkor%20zipline\">11: Zip through the jungle at Angkor Zipline<\/a><\/h3>\r\nFlight of the Gibbon might have closed, but Angkor Zipline now offers thrilling treetop adventures in Angkor Park.\r\n\r\nThere are different courses that include zip lines, rope bridges and even a leap of faith. There\u2019s also a \u2018honeymoon\u2019 zip line for the couples. And most courses include a local lunch too.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/angkor%20zipline\">book your zip line adventure here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embedyt] https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Me2fDml11Po[\/embedyt]\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Angkor-National-Museum\/d5480-68160P1\">12: Angkor National Museum <\/a><\/h3>\r\nIt\u2019s always good to learn a little more about your destination, and the Angkor National Museum is the perfect place to do just that.\r\n\r\nThere are exhibits and information about the different stages of Cambodian history, as well as Angkorian artefacts for you to browse.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Angkor-National-Museum\/d5480-68160P1\">buy your Angkor National Museum admission ticket here<\/a>.\r\n<h3>13: Grab a dollar smoothie<\/h3>\r\nThis isn\u2019t something that\u2019s going to keep you entertained for very long, but nevertheless it\u2019s something you should do whilst in Siem Reap.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll see hundreds of smoothie stalls around the Old Market area and the temples, and you have to try at least one during your stay.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019ve got time, you should definitely try a few different ones. There are so many different flavours, and they\u2019re so refreshing and cooling.\r\n\r\nMost of them are made with milk, but if you use Google Translate to ask for it without milk, you\u2019ll get more of an icy slushy style drink (which is just as delicious, and <a href=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/20-tips-easy-vegan-travel\/\">vegan!).<\/a>\r\n<h3>14: Party on Pub Street<\/h3>\r\nSiem Reap\u2019s Pub Street is perfect for those that want to party. There are bars with free pool, free beer pong tables, and club-type bars with dance floors and blaring music. So whether you want to dance, play drinking games, or just enjoy a drink with friends, pub street is the place to go.\r\n\r\nYou can get beers for $0.50 and cocktails for $1.50, and if you walk up and down the street before going into any bars, you\u2019ll be handed a load of leaflets for free drinks.\r\n\r\nEven if you\u2019re not a big drinker, it\u2019s worth visiting this street at night just to see and soak up the atmosphere. The street is full of music, there are people dancing their way down the road, and with the night market spilling onto pub street, you can combine a pub trip with a shopping spree.\r\n<h3>15: Get competitive at the Angkor Wat themed crazy golf<\/h3>\r\nAngkor Wat Put is a crazy golf place that\u2019s popular with expats, but just as welcoming for tourists. For just $4 per person you can play 14 holes, and most holes are temple-themed too. There\u2019s also a bar on-site, so you can enjoy a few drinks whilst you play.\r\n\r\nAnd there are prizes too! For every hole in one you get, you get a free beer, and if you make it onto the leader board you get a free t-shirt.\r\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20food%20tour\">16: Go on a food tour<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\r\nIf you consider yourself a foodie, you need to go on one of Siem Reap\u2019s food tours. You\u2019ll get the chance to taste the flavours of Cambodia, and learn about the local delicacies.\r\n\r\nThere are different types of food tour, including vegetarian food tours, and even if you\u2019re a little fussy, you don\u2019t have to try everything if you don\u2019t want to.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20food%20tour\">book your Siem Reap food tour here.<\/a>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/cooking%20class%20siem%20reap\">17: Take a cooking class<\/a><\/h3>\r\nAnother food related activity, cooking classes are a great way not just to taste the local cuisine, but also learn how to make it.\r\n\r\nThere are lots of different cooking classes in Siem Reap, you\u2019ll often see them advertised in restuarants, but you can also book online too if you want to.\r\n\r\nI went to a vegetarian cooking class at the Peace Caf\u00e9, and I couldn\u2019t recommend it more. You can\u2019t book online, you just need to book through them at least a day in advance. It was $20 each, but it was just us in the class, so once we\u2019d made all the dishes we had an absolute feast to get through!\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1746\" src=\"http:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Cooking-Class-Siem-Reap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"4896\" height=\"3672\" \/>\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/cooking%20class%20siem%20reap\">check out the different cooking classes in Siem Reap here.<\/a>\r\n<h3>18: Go to a dinner and dance show<\/h3>\r\nThe Aspara dance is a famous dance from Cambodia, and a big thing in Siem Reap is dinner and dance shows. You pay a set amount for a buffet dinner, and whilst you eat you get to watch a live dance performance.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20aspara%20dance\">book your Aspara dance dinner here. <\/a>\r\n<h3>19: Snack on bugs at the bug caf\u00e9<\/h3>\r\nIf you\u2019re brave enough, you can try a slightly more unusual local delicacy: bugs. That\u2019s right, in Siem Reap you can snack and feast on all kinds of bugs, from crickets, to meal worms, to deep fried tarantulas.\r\n\r\nAnd if you\u2019re going to try it, there\u2019s one place in particular you should go: The Bug Caf\u00e9. This caf\u00e9 doesn\u2019t just serve you straight up bugs, oh no, instead they create gourmet meals, but with insect meat rather than your normal pork, chicken or beef.\r\n\r\nYou can try bug burgers, ant spring rolls, bees egg soup, or if you\u2019d rather go for some liquefied creepy crawlies, you can try a silkworm smoothie or a scorpion infused shot.\r\n<h3>20: Visit the Cambodian Cultural Village<\/h3>\r\nThe Cambodian Cultural Village is basically like a huge park that encompasses everything Cambodian. Within the park you can visit the wax and taxidermy museums to learn about Cambodian culture and wildlife, and then you can wander around what is basically a mini Cambodia.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s reconstructions of Khmer towns and buildings from different periods in history, a floating village, sleeping Buddha and a waterfall to explore.\r\n\r\nThere\u2019s also a zoo, which I didn\u2019t realise, but I was quite shocked at how little space the animals had.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap-Quad-Bike-Adventure\/d5480-16658P7\">21: Go quad biking<\/a><\/h3>\r\nI always like to do at least one adventurous activity at each destination, and quad biking through Cambodia\u2019s countryside was too good of an opportunity to miss.\r\n\r\nYou can quad bike through local villages, and rural countryside, and even visit a temple. I definitely recommend quad biking at sunset though, because the views are just incredible.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Siem-Reap-Quad-Bike-Adventure\/d5480-16658P7\">book your Siem Reap quad biking tour here.<\/a>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Horse-Ride-countryside-trail-rides-with-tuk-tuk-transfer\/d5480-53571P23\">\u00a022: Go horseback riding <\/a><\/h3>\r\nWhether you\u2019ve ridden before of not, horse riding through the countryside is a great day trip. You can master the skill of horse riding, if you haven\u2019t before, and take in stunning views of rice fields, rural villages and temple ruins whilst feeling like a cowboy.\r\n\r\nYou can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/tours\/Siem-Reap\/Horse-Ride-countryside-trail-rides-with-tuk-tuk-transfer\/d5480-53571P23\">book your horseback riding tour of Siem Reap here.<\/a>\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20bike\">23: Go for a countryside bike ride<\/a><\/h3>\r\nThere are loads of different ways you can explore Siem Reap by bike. Whether you want to cycle around the temples, or pedal your way through the countryside, perhaps to the edge of Tonle Sap, there\u2019s a whole number of affordable tours you can join.\r\n\r\nCycling through your destination gives you the chance to stop at any point and explore an area further. It\u2019s also quite liberating to feel the sun and wind beating down on you as you cycle. Plus, cycling is a great way to get a tan in Siem Reap.\r\n\r\nYou can see the different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20bike\">bike tours in Siem Reap here.<\/a>\r\n<h3>24: Take part in a yoga class<\/h3>\r\nSiem Reap is a very Zen destination, which means there are more yoga classes than you can imagine. Different restaurants and studios offer private and group yoga sessions for advanced yoga enthusiasts and beginners alike.\r\n\r\nA yoga class can be the perfect way to meet new people, and unwind after a long day of sightseeing.\r\n<h3>25: Chat with a monk at the Peace Caf\u00e9<\/h3>\r\nThis might sound like a bit of an odd one, but if you\u2019re visiting Siem Reap, then you\u2019re visiting one of the most Buddhist countries in the world, and it makes sense that you\u2019d want to know more about it.\r\n\r\nThe Peace Caf\u00e9 offer a \u2018talk with a monk\u2019 on set weekdays, and the idea is that you can ask them any questions you might have about Buddhism, and how you can adopt Buddhist values and practices.\r\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.partner.viator.com\/en\/68360\/search\/siem%20reap%20pottery%20class\">26: Take part in a pottery class<\/a><\/h3>\r\nWhy not learn a local craft whilst you\u2019re in Siem Reap? There are several different pottery classes in the city that will give you the chance to master pottery like a local, and take home a souvenir traditional Angkor-style bowl.\r\n\r\nYou\u2019ll get to mould the bowls you make, and then carve a design into them. It\u2019s the perfect thing to do in Siem Reap for those who want to unleash their creativity.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1748\" src=\"http:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Pottery-Siem-Reap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" \/>\r\n<h3>So to sum up...<\/h3>\r\nThere are enough Siem Reap activities in this list to create an almost-month-long itinerary, and I haven\u2019t even mentioned any temples. So if you\u2019re worried about getting templed out in Siem Reap, work in a few of these excursion and activity ideas to your itinerary and you\u2019ll have the perfect balance.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[54,50],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>26 Things To Do In Siem Reap Besides Temples<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/things-to-do-in-siem-reap-besides-temples\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"26 Things To Do In Siem Reap Besides Temples\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/travellifestylemagazine.com\/things-to-do-in-siem-reap-besides-temples\/\" 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