Tamara Clarkes Travel Blog: 5 Best Shopping Destinations in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Monday, 23 April 2012

5 Best Shopping Destinations in Siem Reap, Cambodia

by Bookhotelsonlinein Travel / Destinations (submitted 2012-04-08)

When you were just looking for a Siem Reap accommodation, did you think of staying at a hotel that is conveniently located near the town's markets and bazaars? If yes, you definitely made the right choice. Why? Siem Reap, Cambodia boasts a lot of traditional and unique products that you can purchase only from their shopping malls and old markets. And since you can't go to each place with your hands full of shopping bags, make sure you stay at a hotel in Siem Reap that is ideally close to these shopping centers:

Phsar Chas
The Old Market, as locals call it, offers a wide selection of products including traditional handicrafts, silks, silver, statuary, carvings, baskets, and musical instruments. Phsar Chas has always been included in the must-see places in Siem Reap because of the unique, colorful, and remarkable shopping experience it gives travelers.

Angkor Night Market
Tagged as one of the largest and oldest night markets in town, Angkor Night Market sells a wide range of unique items like palm wines, jewelries, artworks, fabrics, scarves, and even books. Haggling is allowed here, so guests can buy everything they want at a price that is very affordable for them. This shopping venue is located on Sivatha Boulevard and open daily from 4PM to midnight.

Lucky Mall
The newest and the biggest shopping center in Siem Reap, Lucky Mall is usually crowded in the evening and on weekends. It houses a huge supermarket as well as clothing, electronic, and pharmaceutical outlets. There are also a few fast food restaurants inside the mall, making it one of the most visited shopping areas in Siem Reap.

Angkor Trade Center
Ideally located on the eastern part of Old Market Bridge, Angkor trade Center is the first real shopping mall in Siem Reap. The establishment features a number of shops selling different kinds of goods such as shoes, clothes, and electronics. The mall also houses plenty of fast food restaurants, a supermarket, and games arcade.

Angkor Market
Most travelers visit Angkor Market for its large selection of imported products like cheese, beer, cold meats, wine, freshly baked breads, and canned goods. This place has been a favorite shopping venue of tourists because of its wide range of products that other local supermarkets do not offer. The market is located in Oum Khun and opens at 7:30AM everyday.

Don't miss any of these markets during your trip to Cambodia. Make sure you get to explore them all before you go back to your Siem Reap accommodation.

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Sabrina Gayo is a full-time copywriter based in the Philippines, specializing in content for accommodation providers. She writes articles to share her experiences in the many interesting places she has visited. Her major personal goal is to do as much travel as possible and be able to see the most beautiful and amazing destinations in the world.

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