The Complete Siem Reap Vegan Travel, Siem Reap, Cambodia
It was our first visit to Cambodia and I did a ton of research - in this vegan travel guide to Siem Reap, you’ll find all the info you need on dining options, places to stay and some things to do in town! Start planning your 2025 trip to Cambodia.
On our very first visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia (definitely not the last!), we stayed for 4 days. This was too short in my opinion, as Siem Reap turned out to be a lovely town to spend some time in.
Once a little riverside village, Siem Reap has transformed into a bustling tourist hub and is the main gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site - one of the world’s most remarkable ancient cities.
Located in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap attracts millions each year, eager to explore the wonders of Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm, among other temples.
Siem Reap is more than just a stopover for temple tours. The city itself is brimming with things to do, cultural experiences, night markets and local artisan shops, making it worth at least 3-4 days of your time. However, with a bit more time-say, a week-you’ll discover more of Siem Reap’s authentic charm.
I’m happy to report that there are several vegan accommodations in Cambodia - SUNDAYS, Sacred Lotus Hostel, YK Art House in Phnom Penh, Cambodhi Guesthouse in Kampot. Siem Reap has some vegan-friendly hotels as well - I will share in this post on where we stayed and other suggestions. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
On our very first visit to Siem Reap, Cambodia (definitely not the last!), we stayed for 4 days. This was too short in my opinion, as Siem Reap turned out to be a lovely town to spend some time in.
Once a little riverside village, Siem Reap has transformed into a bustling tourist hub and is the main gateway to the magnificent temples of Angkor, a UNESCO World Heritage site - one of the world’s most remarkable ancient cities.
Located in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap attracts millions each year, eager to explore the wonders of Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm, among other temples.
Siem Reap is more than just a stopover for temple tours. The city itself is brimming with things to do, cultural experiences, night markets and local artisan shops, making it worth at least 3-4 days of your time. However, with a bit more time-say, a week-you’ll discover more of Siem Reap’s authentic charm.
I’m happy to report that there are several vegan accommodations in Cambodia - SUNDAYS, Sacred Lotus Hostel, YK Art House in Phnom Penh, Cambodhi Guesthouse in Kampot. Siem Reap has some vegan-friendly hotels as well - I will share in this post on where we stayed and other suggestions. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Complete Siem Reap Vegan Travel
Guide Location: Cambodia » Siem Reap
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nandita Rajan
Read it on Author's Website: https://veganhaventravel.com/siem-reap-vegan-travel/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Cambodia » Siem Reap
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nandita Rajan
Read it on Author's Website: https://veganhaventravel.com/siem-reap-vegan-travel/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon
- Ta Prohm
- The Templation
- Babel Guest House
- Grange Siem Reap
- Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel
- The Nature
- Navutu Dreams Resort
- HeyBong
- Peace Cafe and Fairtrade shop
- New Leaf Eatery
- Elia Greek Kitchen
- Street Three Eatery
- Mex’d Up Bar
- Siem Reap Night Arts Market
- Kebab & Falafel Time
- Banlle
- The Source Café
- Fellini
- HAVEN
- Pub Street
- Riverside Market
- The River Festival
- Khmer New Year
- Phare Circus
- Angkor Zipline
- Phnom Bakheng Temple
- Wat Preah Prom Rath
- Wat Bo Pagoda
- Wat Damnak
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Khmer Massage
- Human trafficking
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