Luxury Siem Reap Holidays

Siem Reap is the former capital of the great Khmer Empire and is now a burgeoning cultural hub of Cambodia, brimming with breathtaking ruins and archaeological sites.

The iconic temples of Angkor were built over a 600-year period, dating between the 9th century to the 13th century, and the star is the magical temple of Angkor Wat, built in the 12th century. An unmissable site, Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world, the oldest temple in Cambodia and a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nestled within a mystical tropical forest, the grand ruins tower high into the sky. The architectural detail is astonishing, and the temple is adorned with stunning carvings depicting historical and mythological events.  The Angkor complex also houses the magnificent Angkor Thom, an ancient temple holding the city’s most significant monuments. The site is encircled by a wall that is eight metres high and 13 kilometres long, with a 100-metre-wide water moat. Beyond the temples, Siem Reap is a humming city lined with French colonial and Chinese architecture, local artisan wares, luxury spas and world-class wining and dining. Take a boat cruise down the Tonlé Sap River and the floating village of Kompong Phluk. The river is the home to many Cham and Vietnamese communities living in floating villages, and it is a peaceful area void of tourist crowds. A charming city and the gateway to awe-inspiring Angkor, it’s easy to see why Siem Reap is an essential stop on any trip to Cambodia.