By Kareena Gianani
National Geographic
Siem Reap is a cheerful
city that embraces travelers like old friends. This region was the site
of successive capitals of the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the 15th
centuries. The ruins, collectively known as the Angkor Archaeological Park,
are located about four miles north of the city center. The
150-square-mile complex, which includes the famous Angkor Wat Temple, is
Siem Reap’s
biggest tourist draw. But in recent years, this ancient yet dynamic
destination has been attracting travelers to stay longer and explore its
other facets. A few days in this Cambodian
city shows that Siem Reap straddles the best of both worlds—a glorious
past and a vivid present. The best way to get to know it is to explore
it slowly, one story at a time.
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