This European influenced town was absolutely bustling with tourists. With the humming Old Market, numerous silk and local craft shops and endless restaurants and spas, business was thriving in what was once just a cluster of old villages. We had heard many people refer to Siem Reap as a "tourist bubble". It certainly was a stark contrast to the surrounding basic farm villages. Siem Reap was of course, along with thousands of others, our base for exploring the incredible Angkor Archaeological Park.
Most people chose pedal power and cycled around the city. There was also plenty of money to be made by tuk tuk drivers. At nightfall, Pub Street came alive with activity, a focal point and major town landmark.
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| Pub Street at Sunset |
After busy days, we sat and relaxed on the shady banks of the Siem Reap River. This river flows into the mighty Tonle Sap Lake, South East Asia's largest freshwater lake and one of the richest sources of freshwater fish in the world.
We couldn't help but love the friendly locals, who fed and cared for us for a few dollars.
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