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Siem Reap
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SIEM REAP
is Cambodia's most touristy town, and has sacrificed much of its charm and authenticity as a result. However, Western luxuries are freely available, and there are plenty of English-speaking locals.
Arriving
in Siem Reap by
pick-up
, you'll probably be dropped at the large central market to the east of the city, a hectic, noisy transport hub, knee-deep in mud for most of the rainy season. Boats cruise into the
pier
, 11km south of Siem Reap - the approach is a tranquil introduction to the area, passing hundreds of floating houses, children splashing about in the water, and families going about their daily chores. At the pier, guesthouse reps will be keen to offer a free ride into town, so it's a good idea to decide beforehand where you want to stay. Guesthouse touts also meet the planes at the
airport
, 8km west of town; the other option is a moto ($1) or a taxi ($5).
There is a
tourist information office
(daily 7-9.30am & 2.30-4pm; tel 063/963996), opposite the
Grand Hotel d'Angkor,
on Tosamut Boulevard, but as usual you'll find the guesthouses are better sources of information.
Transport
around town is limited to motos. Short hops are 500r, a trip out to the central market will cost around 1000r. Other useful information
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