7 Exciting Experiences in Siem Reap Other than Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

I’m happy to announce my first guest writer on Dan On The Road, Alia Wahidin! She recently went to Siem Reap and had a splendid time traversing the endless temples of Angkor Wat but she was also impressed by what this city has to offer. Here are 7 other exciting activities and sights you can experience in Siem Reap.

Approximately 5 km away from Siem Reap International Airport (SRIA) towards the city center is the Siem Reap War Museum. This museum showcases more than just the artilleries and tanks used during that horrific era, expanding on other historical site in Phnom Penh like the Killing Fields and Tuol Sleng.

The museum depicts the international political fiasco, the development of technology in war and most importantly, the suffering of Cambodians and their courage in recovery after the war. If you have time, do visit Cambodian Landmine Museum near Banteay Srey to learn about the sheer amount of landmines still not cleared for the community to use their lands safely.

My friend and me were browsing through local activities and found a gold mine at Backstreet Academy. We checked out the stone carving, pottery making, oil painting and bag making classes among others but they didn’t really fit in with our lack of patience and artistic skills so we opted for something out of our comfort zone. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).