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Angkor Archaeological Park

There’s no right or wrong way to explore Angkor Archaeological Park, but you can be strategic about it. Start with official 'Wonder of the World' and the largest religious site on Earth, Angkor Wat but get up early to see it at sunrise as they'll be a lot of people with the same idea. Alternatively, go for a hilltop complex like Phnom Bakheng at dawn to avoid crowds (most people visit here at sunset). It's best to do most of your exploring before the midday sun hits, although the 'Tombraider Temple', Ta Prohm, is a good one to go to in the afternoon, as it's shaded (read: half-eaten) by tightly-knotted banyan trees. Get the three-day temple pass ($62) if you're here for anything longer than a weekend break, as it's worth taking time to explore the smaller, off-road temples like Preah Pithu, in and around the main city of Angkor Thom.

Beng Mealea

For the more adventurous, you can make the one-hour trip outside of town to the mysterious twelfth century temple, Beng Mealea. Found deep in the jungle, it has the same 'unearthed' feel as Ta Prohm, but without the tourists queuing up to do an Angelina Jolie pose in front of it. Scrambling around piles of crumbling bricks and roots wrapped around sandstone, you'll feel like the true explorer of a lost empire.

Angkor National Museum

Get some background at Angkor National Museum. Put it all into context at this comprehensive museum, which explores the Buddhist and Hindu treasures found at the nearby temple sites and tells the full story of the powerful Angkor civilization. As the museum gives an overview, rather than detailed explanations of the early Khmer royals and their grand schemes, it might be better to go before you visit the Angkor complex.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Watch the sun rise over the Angkor Temple to reveal the natural beauty of this area. Roam around and gaze across at the amazing scenery and unrivaled architecture. Stroll through the temple's complex chambers and learn the site's fascinating history.

Shopping in Siem Reap

Shopping in Siem Reap - How to barging

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Souvenirs at the temples are often for sale in Siem Reap to a lower price. Most items can be bargained with. Do not push it to much as wrongly accused by tourists the price are overpriced. It happens but this should not be your standard approach when bargain with the shop owner.

A simple tactic and ensure to get a good deal, bargain with the shop staff a bit, walk away and check out the same item at a different shop and then go back to the first shop. Then you know you get a good deal and a fair price for you and the shop..

Phsar Leu Market at Road 6

This is the main market for locales in Siem Reap The market is enormous, and has everything you need for everyday living. Prices are lower here than the other two markets in town. Knowing some Khmer numbers comes handy because when asking for a price, most likely the price doubles.

You might not find all souvenirs you are looking for and find at the local market around pub street, but it is a great experience to see how the locals are shopping.