Siem Reap

Angkor Wat, the beautiful apotheosis of Khmer architecture, and the world's largest religious monument. — Fodor's

A tour of this vast museum, built between the Siem Reap river and the archaeological park, will enable you to place the region's many temples in a historical and cultural context. — Michelin Guide

This magnificent Buddhist monastery, erected by Jayavarman VII (12C-13C) to honour his mother, is eminently romantic. — Michelin Guide

At its height, the temple was thought to have been home to over 10,000 monks, teachers, disciples and servants. — Michelin Guide

This is a nice short hike to take while enjoying a picnic lunch at the top. — Afar Magazine

Be sure to visit this museum, established by Akira, a former child soldier who fought for the Khmer Rouge, the Vietnamese, and the Cambodian Army. — Fodor's

Just north of the Bayon is the stalwart form of the Baphuon, a temple mount built in 1066 and an important Khmer capital. — Frommer's

Perched on three laterite terraces, this mountain-temple commands a lovely view over the forest and rice paddies at sunset. — Michelin Guide

About 13km (8 miles) east of the town center, these three are best viewed in context of Angkor architecture's progression, as the forefathers of the more dynamic of Angkor's main temples. — Frommer's

The Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre is the largest fully enclosed butterfly centre in southeast Asia, with more than 30 species of Cambodian butterflies fluttering about. — Lonely Planet

The great tourist ritual of Angkor involves climbing up Bakheng Hill to see the sun setting over Angkor Wat and the surrounding forest (either on foot or by elephant). — Michelin Guide

Prasat Bakong is the most impressive of the Roluos Group of temple complexes, located east of Siem Reap. — Afar Magazine

Southeast Asia's most important waterbird nesting site...visit at the start of the dry season (November and December), when water remains high and thousands of rare birds begin to nest. — Fodor's

Just south of Siem Reap lies the Tonle Sap ("Great Lake" in Khmer), the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. — Concierge