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11 things to do in Angkor Wat and Siem Reap
A Helicopter Flight above Angkor Wat
October–April •
See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park from the air
Sweet Palm Juice
November–March •
Palm juice is a delicious drink and a source of income for many Cambodians
Kampong Phluk Floating Village
May–October •
Enjoy idyllic floating village scenery from a canoe, passing houses on stilts, floating markets and floating temple at Tonle Sap lake, near Siem Reap city
Angkor Wat International Half Marathon
December 3, 2023 •
Enjoy a run inside the largest religious monument in the world—Angkor Wat
Wet Season
May–October •
Even though many tourists try to avoid traveling during rainy season, Cambodia is the most beautiful at this time
Lotus Blooming
April–October •
See hundreds of lotus flowers in bloom near magnificent Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia
Sunrise and Sunset at Angkor Wat
April–October •
See absolutely stunning sunrise and sunset in Angkor temple complex
Rice Farming Season (Planting and Harvesting)
late May–September | November–February •
Rice plantations may be the best place to experience the local lifestyle