Should I go to Siem Reap or Cambodia not a fan of History ?

Highest regards for Angkor Wat...but Im from India and not a big fan of history or ruins / temples since you see them everywhere in my country....However Cambodia seems interesting to me and I would like to visit there.

I like to see locaal rural villages, rivers and local scenery, good beaches and siem reap is usually the starting point for everyone....Anything happening in Siem Reap except ';Angkor';. what would you pik between Siem Reap, Phnom Phen and Battambang ??? Ive heard beaches in thailand are better than in Sihanoukville .

I would like to visit Laos but since im planning to visit Koh Chang in Thailand, Cambodia is easier access.

Should I still visit Siem reap, go somewhere else in Cambodia OR go visit Thailand yet again !!! ??

Should I go to Siem Reap or Cambodia not a fan of History ?

Hello,

sorry, this is not the answer what you are about,

but in my opinion, however, I have never been to Angkor, and I`m not a big fan of ruins or temples.

ANGKOR is a MUST SEE once in your life !!

Should I go to Siem Reap or Cambodia not a fan of History ?

Yes,

Angkor Wat is amazing, we went there last year, but we will be in Siem Reap again in March because I loved the people , food ,rural scenery etc.

I liked SR more than Phnom Penh, but that%26#39;s just my opinion.

This time SR will be for some R and R after a trip to KL and Penang.

Lindy.

Honestly e biggest highlight of Siem Reap would b angkor wat n e surrounding temples.. including temples such as ta phrom n beng mealea which r overrun by trees n r really in ruins.. if temples r really not ya thing (as u said)then perhaps u might wana give SR a miss.. e local villages / scenaries etc might not b such a big diff from india..

however there%26#39;s still e akira mine museum n killing fields n tonle sap lake in cambodia tat might b interesting for u though..

i guess we are not temple fans either but siem reap has a lot more going for it,,,its heaps better than thailand unless you just want to shop..

I am not a fan of ruins either! I had to think hard whether to get a 1 day or 3 days ticket before the trip. In the end I went for the 3 days ticket and also included a visit to Beng Melea, it was wonderful. Get a 1 day ticket if you are not sure, the rest of the time you can visit Tonle Sap, silk farm, Artisan d%26#39;Angkor, the market ...

If you don%26#39;t like history, temples, or ruins, and you want a beach, go back to Thailand yet again. What you have heard is correct: Thai beaches are better than Sihanoukville.

Phnom Penh would be where you%26#39;d want to stay if Angkor Wat doesnt interest you. Not much else in Siem Reap to be completely honest - very laid back/quiet! However that being said - Angkor Complex is impressive and one of those things you want to say you%26#39;ve seen in your lifetime.

The thing about Sihanook-ville and its beaches is that the water is far less poluted than most of those in Thailand and less crowded , they are also far less comercialised , so you will get more of the rural feel you mentioned . The locals are happy and friendly around sihanook-ville , Thai have tended to become not so friendly , especially since the huge decline in tourists , many tourists have changed thier destination to Cambodia .

One more point , there are a variety of beaches all within a short moto ride for a dollar or two .