If you are looking for things to do in Siem Reap then why not try one of the following leisure activities. The information below will help you find what you are looking for:
Angkor Hospital for children
If you feel like helping out the less fortunate then why not go give blood at the Angkor Hospital for children near the central market. Your blood is taken with sterile needles so there's no risk of any kind of infections. Medical treatment is given free here by the trainee medical students. Donations are much appreciate
d as well.
Apsara Dancing with buffet meal
Apsara Dancing is one of the biggest attractions for visitors to Siem Reap after the Angkor temples and it is on most visitors list of things to do. There a number of places in Siem Reap to see Apsara Dancing now and most of these places are restaurants which provide a buffet style meal and a dance show. Apsara Dancing is definitely worth seeing and it is a nice evening out in Siem Reap.
Cookery Classes in Siem Reap
There are a few restaurants in Siem Reap now where you can learn how to cook Khmer food. You will normally visit the market to buy your produce then go back to the restaurant to prepare and cook the food before sitting down to enjoy your meal.
Dancing
If you want to go dancing in the evening, you can try Bakheng, Zone One, Sok San or Martinis. They all start to get busy around 9pm and finish around 2pm. Zone One is the most popular club for tourists, but Bakheng is a new club which has just opened recently and also getting very popular.
Dirt Bikes and 4W Drive Tours
Dirt bike tours are available in Siem Reap with a few companies who specialise in these types of leisure activities. Four-wheel drive tours are also available in siem Reap.
Elephant Ride
You can take an elephant ride while you are at Bakheng mountain from around 4pm to 6pm. The cost for a ride up the Bakheng mountain on an elephant is US$15 and to come back down the cost is US$10. You can also take an elephant ride from the south gate of Bayon to the Bayon temple in the early mornings and the cost is US$10 per person.
Golf Courses
Sofitel Royal Angkor Golf and Spa resort has an 18 hole golf course and Golf package holidays are available.
Gyms and Saunas
Many of the bigger hotels have gyms and saunas, where you can pay a daily rate to use their facilities.
Helicopter Rides
Take a scenic flight over the temples in a helicopter. Prices start from around US$50 per person for an 8 minute flight over Angkor Wat (minimum of 3 persons).
Horse Riding
Horse riding is available now in Siem Reap and prices start from around US$15 for one hour’s horse riding. You can also take a ride in a horse drawn cart around the Angkor temples.
Hot Air Balloon
If you want to see more of the Angkor Temples, then why not try a hot air balloon over Siem Reap where you can take some photos from up above. The cost is US$15 for about 15 minutes.
Jayavarman VII children’s hospital and Beat Cello
Jayavarmans VII hospital in Siem Reap was founded by Dr. Beat Richner and if you would like to donate blood then you can do so during the day. Dr. Beat Richner plays the Cello on Fridays and Saturdays and gives a brief talk about the hospital, the Beat Cello concert starts at 7:15pm and it is free to enter but donations are accepted.
Karaoke
If you like karaoke then there are numerous karaoke bars in Siem Reap where you can sing as much as you want. To get to a karaoke bar near you just ask a tuk tuk driver who will be able to take you there.
Quad Biking
Why not try something different and explore the beautiful countryside of Cambodia and meet Khmer families in a spirit of discovery, respect and safety. Guided tours from 45 minutes to 1 day on fully equipped all terrain vehicles. For more information check out the Quad Adventure Cambodia website or email info@quad-adventure-cambodia.com.
Singing Tree Cafe
Check out the Singing Tree Cafe just off Wat Bo Road as this is one of the few community centres in Siem Reap. They have regular yoga and meditation classes plus other performances and lectures.
Snooker
There are a number of places in Siem Reap where you can play snooker. Some places are better than others with better tables and some even have V.I.P rooms with A/C for around US$3 per hour. Cambodians do not use the proper rules though, so you may have to correct the girl who does your refereeing. Ask any tuk tuk driver where you can play snooker and they will be able to show you where.
Swimming Pools
Nearly all of the hotels in Siem Reap which have swimming pools will let you use their swimming pool and facilities for a charge. Some hotels will actually have specials where you can get a meal, a drink and use all of their facilities for a fixed price for the day.
Traditional Khmer Massage
There are many places in Siem Reap where you can go to relax and have a soothing body, face or foot massage. Prices vary from US$3 up to US$100 in the more deluxe places. Ask at your hotel or guest house, as they should be able to recommend a good one.
Ultra Light Gliding
If you fancy doing a bit ultra light gliding then you can do so by appointment. Tours, training and joy flights are available.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Leisure Activities
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Weather
Brief Information
The hottest month of the year in Siem Reap is April with intense heat during the day and very high humidity during the night. The coolest months of the year are December and January, when you might actually see people wearing coats in the evening. The climate of Siem Reap does not stop you from visiting Angkor at any time of the year.
Cambodia is not affected by tsunamis or earthquakes and although typhoons and tropical cyclones often hit the coast of Vietnam, they never reach Siem Reap.
Siem Reap can be visited at any time of year though, because even during the rainy season the temples are still open. The road from Poipet to Siem Reap used to be heavily affected by the rain, but now the road is much improved. During the rainy season, the streets of Siem Reap are sometimes flooded and the river does overflow due to the poor drainage system, but normally the water drains away during the night.
Seasons
Siem Reap's climate can be broken down into four seasons as follows:
November to February is cool and dry with the day temperatures somewhere between 20 and 30 degrees celsius. During these months in Siem Reap it can get quite cool in the evenings, but during the day it is still quite hot. December, January and February are the peak high season and this is the best time to see Angkor when the skies are normally clear with perfect sunrises and sunsets. If you are getting up for sunrise during these months you will probably need a heavier piece of clothing, especially if you are going on a tuk tuk. There is very little rain during these months, but when there is it is usually in either January or February. The humidity is quite low around 50% during the day, but in the evening it often increases to about 80%, especially in February.
Siem Reap is hot and dry in March, April and May with day temperatures between 28 and 38 degrees celsius. During these months it gets very hot with intense heat during the day and high humidity in the evenings. Humidity in Siem Reap during the day can be over 70% and in the evenings it can be 90%. Air conditioning is recommended, because fans do very little to help in these temparatures. The skies are still pretty clear during these months, so you can still see good sunrises and sunsets.
June, July and August are hot and wet with day temperatures between 28 and 38 degrees celsius. This is when the rains really start in Siem Reap and when the weather and climate is so hot and humid, you are actually glad when the rain showers come as it freshens the air a bit. The humidity during the day reaches 70% and in the evenings it reaches 90%. It is still a good time to visit the temples, however, because when the rain does come it is normally around 4pm and eases off by the next morning, when the skies are often clear until later in the day again. Sunrises and sunsets are harder to see during these months. A light rain coat is recommended at this time of year and also a strong trainer type shoe that have a grip for climbing the temples when the stone is wet.
September to October is cool and wet with day temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees celsius. These are the wettest months of the year with wet and cold weather. The humidity is lower during the day although still quite high in the evenings. A light rain coat is strongly advised, because it can rain at anytime, although it normally starts around 4pm. Strong trainer type shoes with a good grip are also recommended for climbing the temples as the stone is often wet and slippery. Sunrises are not worth getting up for and sunsets are not very good so look at the sky before your driver or guide asks you if you want to see a sunset. September and October are some of the nicest months of the year for scenery especially if you are interested in photography, as this is when the countryside is lush and green with rice fields stretching for miles and the trees with all of their leaves. Siem Reap is normally pretty quiet this time of year because visitors tend to keep away from the rainy season, but it is not so wet that you can not visit and the plus side is there are not so many tourists around so many prices are cheaper at this time of year.
The hottest month of the year in Siem Reap is April with intense heat during the day and very high humidity during the night. The coolest months of the year are December and January, when you might actually see people wearing coats in the evening. The climate of Siem Reap does not stop you from visiting Angkor at any time of the year.
Cambodia is not affected by tsunamis or earthquakes and although typhoons and tropical cyclones often hit the coast of Vietnam, they never reach Siem Reap.
Siem Reap can be visited at any time of year though, because even during the rainy season the temples are still open. The road from Poipet to Siem Reap used to be heavily affected by the rain, but now the road is much improved. During the rainy season, the streets of Siem Reap are sometimes flooded and the river does overflow due to the poor drainage system, but normally the water drains away during the night.
Seasons
Siem Reap's climate can be broken down into four seasons as follows:
November to February is cool and dry with the day temperatures somewhere between 20 and 30 degrees celsius. During these months in Siem Reap it can get quite cool in the evenings, but during the day it is still quite hot. December, January and February are the peak high season and this is the best time to see Angkor when the skies are normally clear with perfect sunrises and sunsets. If you are getting up for sunrise during these months you will probably need a heavier piece of clothing, especially if you are going on a tuk tuk. There is very little rain during these months, but when there is it is usually in either January or February. The humidity is quite low around 50% during the day, but in the evening it often increases to about 80%, especially in February.
Siem Reap is hot and dry in March, April and May with day temperatures between 28 and 38 degrees celsius. During these months it gets very hot with intense heat during the day and high humidity in the evenings. Humidity in Siem Reap during the day can be over 70% and in the evenings it can be 90%. Air conditioning is recommended, because fans do very little to help in these temparatures. The skies are still pretty clear during these months, so you can still see good sunrises and sunsets.
June, July and August are hot and wet with day temperatures between 28 and 38 degrees celsius. This is when the rains really start in Siem Reap and when the weather and climate is so hot and humid, you are actually glad when the rain showers come as it freshens the air a bit. The humidity during the day reaches 70% and in the evenings it reaches 90%. It is still a good time to visit the temples, however, because when the rain does come it is normally around 4pm and eases off by the next morning, when the skies are often clear until later in the day again. Sunrises and sunsets are harder to see during these months. A light rain coat is recommended at this time of year and also a strong trainer type shoe that have a grip for climbing the temples when the stone is wet.
September to October is cool and wet with day temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees celsius. These are the wettest months of the year with wet and cold weather. The humidity is lower during the day although still quite high in the evenings. A light rain coat is strongly advised, because it can rain at anytime, although it normally starts around 4pm. Strong trainer type shoes with a good grip are also recommended for climbing the temples as the stone is often wet and slippery. Sunrises are not worth getting up for and sunsets are not very good so look at the sky before your driver or guide asks you if you want to see a sunset. September and October are some of the nicest months of the year for scenery especially if you are interested in photography, as this is when the countryside is lush and green with rice fields stretching for miles and the trees with all of their leaves. Siem Reap is normally pretty quiet this time of year because visitors tend to keep away from the rainy season, but it is not so wet that you can not visit and the plus side is there are not so many tourists around so many prices are cheaper at this time of year.
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