Siem Reap province is located in northwest Cambodia. It is the major tourist hub in Cambodia, as it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor (the Angkor temple complex is north of the city). ... Property values have soared to European levels and tourism has become a vast, lucrative industry.
Siem Reap is thriving. This town is Cambodia's number one tourism destination, thanks to the grand temples of the Angkorian period sitting right on its doorstep. Everyone who arrives is here to see Angkor Wat, but the town's burgeoning popularity with travelers has led to a whole host of other attractions and activities opening up, providing some downtime from temple-hopping.Siem Reap itself isn't the prettiest town, but it has a lively café and restaurant scene that is beginning to compete with Phnom Penh for cosmopolitan flair, and the central city area is home to some of the best souvenir shopping you'll find in the country, with both market stalls for great bargains and a whole host of plush boutiques for special gifts.
