This cluster of towns along the Siem Reap River draws more than two million visitors annually as the gateway to the spectacular Angkor Wat temple complex nearby, as well as charming rural villages; the natural wonder of the great Tonlé Sap Lake with its floating communities; the national park of Phnom Kulen Waterfalls; the Angkor National Museum; the War Museum Cambodia; crafts workshops; and a marvelous bird sanctuary. Biking and walking tours are the ideal way to discover the authentic Siem Reap. The town is full of lodging, dining, and lively nightlife.

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