There’s a lot more to see and do in Siem Reap town that just go and look at the temples! We’re a thriving town which welcomes more than 2 million visitors each year. Take a look at this list of what you can be doing when you come to visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.

Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II and was the most extravagant temple built by the ancient Khmer people. The Hindu temple unusual because most temples were dedicated to the Hindu, Shiva. However, Angkor Wat was dedicated to Vishnu. Angkor Wat was then deserted at some time in the 16th century and only rediscovered by French explorers late in the 19th century. It how now become a major center for tourism with millions of visitors each year.