overnight in siem reap

what can i see in siem reap during an overnight stay? can i see the temples with that amount of time? i%26#39;ll be arriving at 2pm then leaving at 7pm the following day. please advise...

overnight in siem reap

You certainly can get a great impression of the temples with that amount of time. From around 4.30 - 5.00 PM you can purchase your one day ticket for the following day and then use that ticket to visit a temple or two already for sunset. The following day you can start with sunrise if you%26#39;re up to it and then follow either the %26#39;small circuit%26#39; or even the %26#39;grand circuit%26#39; seeing quite a few temples and finishing up in time to catch your flight. Don%26#39;t try and see all the temples on the route necessarily but take your time to enjoy and appreciate what you can accomplish. But even with only one day you can certainly have a memorable experience.

And on your arrival day you could also visit Artisans d%26#39;Angkor for example before heading off to sunset. There you can get a nice tour of their workshops where they train disadvantaged men and women in several traditional Khmer handicrafts like wood and stone carving and silk crafts.

Get yourself a good tuk tuk driver either thru your hotel or some of the recommendations in the forums here. The driver I have used for two years running would be a good one. You can now contact him through his website which is www.angkortuktuk.org.

Have a great time!

overnight in siem reap

It is certainly a very short time - not recommended unless that is all you can do.

Some good suggestions at link below - see 1- or 2-day visit part.

canbypublications.com/siemreap/sritinerary.h…

As Lenny has said, get your one day ticket at 5pm and then you can stay in for free that afternoon and get a head start on Angkor Wat and see sunset.

That evening some great atmosphere in Pub Street for dinner and a few drinkies. Make sure you check out ';The Dead Fish'; Bar/Restaurant but be careful of the crocodile pit :)

Next morning have your tuk tuk driver pre arranged for an early start at the temples, Bayon and Ta Phrom are fantastic and nearby, but perhaps let your driver advise what you can accomplish in the timeframe.

Pics and stories of our recent trip here... www.thebobmarsh.com

thanks guys!

Many people meet their tuk tuk drivers at 5AM. With an early start you can see most of the temples.