Prahok is a crushed, salted and fermented fish paste that is used in Cambodian cuisine as a seasoning. Fish are exposed to the sun for a day, flavored with salt, pepper, garlic and cold rice and kept in a jar for several months. After it becomes pasty and grayish, it can be enjoyed. Prahok is among the symbols of Cambodian cuisine.

Takes little time to prepare, yet the results can be great. Such a dish is top ideal for any meal and any time during the day. The salad plate features various vegetables and fruits such as green mango (of course), tomato, cucumber, bell peppers and other ingredients like peanut butter, green onion, fresh basil/mint, fish sauce, etc.

Kralan is a snack that is made from Cambodia sticky rice cooked with coconut milk and soybean in a bamboo tube. The bamboo tree must be the bamboos that grow in village because it has long tubes, contains a lot of water and has white flesh inside the tube. Bamboo tubes are burned in coal fire, all the faces of the tubes must face the fire to be well-cooked.

Jaggery sweet soup's main ingredients are coconut milk and palm fruits. Jaggery sweet soup is a sweet thick soup with potato cubes and green beans and best served in cool or with some ice. Its typical colors range from golden brown to dark brown. This dessert can be savored to balance all the hot and spicy food you may have tried in Siem Reap and boost your energy.

Cambodia is under influence of the tropical climate. The best time to travel to Siem Reap is from November to March, during the cooler months of the dry season, when temperatures do not rise above 30 ° C. In December and January, it can be a bit chilly, especially in the evening and in the morning. As of March, it will be very hot in Siem Reap up to almost 40 ° C - and especially in May, before the rainy season begins, which lasts until October. The humidity is then extremely high and in rural areas, many roads are no longer passable after the often heavy downpours.

Airplane: Less than ten kilometers west of Siem Reap is Siem Reap international airport (REP). It is the hub connecting Siem Reap with other cities in the region such as Phnom Penh, Bangkok (Thailand), Singapore, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Vientiane (Laos), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and other destinations.
Boot: There is daily boat service from Phnom Penh and Battamhang to Siem Reap. In the dry season due to the low water level, the boat trip may take more time.
Bus: Siem Reap Bus Station is about 3km east of the city center. There is convient bus connection between Siem Reap and other Cambodian cities such as Battambang, Poipet, Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh.

Angkor Wat: The most famous temple and visitor magnet of the Angkor Archaeological Park is undoubtedly Angkor Wat. Most travelers head to the popular temple at sunrise to catch the picturesque early morning scenery.
Angkor Thom is the ancient capital of the Khmer Empire and spreads over 10 square kilometers. Within the city walls lies the temple Bayon, which is known for about 200 its extraordinary huge stone faces.
Ta Prohm: Built by Jayavarman VII in 1186 as a Buddhist flat temple, it served as a monastery as well as a university. The construction, surrounded by moats and square galleries, was once home to nearly 12,000 people, many of them monks. Today the shrine is overgrown with kapok trees and strangler figs.
Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre is the biggest butterfly centre in the world South east Asian region. Thousands of butterflies fly in the garden, of which more than 30 species are locally rooted.

Phnom Kulen National Park is considered the birthplace of Angkor. In addition to historical sights there are various flora and fauna to discover. Hike through the jungle with an experienced guide and explore Cambodia's largest reclining Buddha, the River Thousand Lingas and famous waterfalls.
National Silk Centre is managed under the structure of Artisans Angkor - daily a free shuttle goes from the Artisans Headquarters to the Silk Farm, enabling you to explore the entire value chain from the silkworm to the silk fabric.
Tonle Sap Lake: the largest freshwater reservoir of Southeast Asia with a huge amount of fish as well as some floating villages. There is the possibility to take part in one of the boat trips offered to tourists and to visit the floating villages along the shore.

OUR PICK: Three full days in Siem Reap and Angkor, then departing for two day trips in Tonle Sap Lake and Phnom Kulen National Park for sightseeing and relaxation.
Helicopter and balloon riding over Angkor: Enjoying the breathtaking panorama over the World Heritage Angkor complex.
Boat trip on Tonle Sap Lake: Explore the peaceful and authentic natural scenery and local life.
Cultural tours: inclusive of most astonishing museums, temples and pagodas of the region as well as historical sites.
M.I.C.E tous theme tours, educational tours, charity tours and meditation tours