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Thursday, 3 May 2012

Great Dining Spots in Siem Reap, Cambodia

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

Your Siem Reap accommodation may be inclusive of a complimentary breakfast, but your lunch and dinner, most of the time, are not. Don't worry; Siem Reap in Cambodia features an amazing range of cuisines and dining venues. You just have to stroll around and you'll surely find plenty of great places to eat. The list below is just 5 of the best restaurants and eateries in town.

Abacus
Set in a tranquil garden, Abacus is known for serving delectable Western cuisine cooked on wood fire. Some of the best dishes here include grilled lamb with rosemary, T-bone beefsteak, duck in mango sauce, and homemade desserts. The restaurant also offers a selection of great wines and cocktails. Guests can choose to dine inside the air-conditioned area or in the pleasant garden terrace.

Alliance Cafe
A chic restaurant that features an art exhibit, Alliance Cafe can be found inside a colonial building in Wat Damnak area. Locals and tourists flock to this place to experience authentic French cuisine that is always prepared with fresh, local ingredients. For a lovelier dining experience, Alliance Cafe offers Shadow Theater performances and Khmer dances during Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Blue Pumpkin
Known for its modern ambience and contemporary fare, Blue Pumpkin features indoor cafe seating as well as a cozy sofa lounge with a full bar located upstairs. The restaurant serves delicious sandwiches, finger foods, and pasta dishes. Blue Pumpkin also offers free Wi-Fi Internet access, allowing guests to do business or simply surf the net while enjoying a sumptuous meal.

Curry Walla
This award-winning restaurant offers a wide variety of authentic Indian dishes at very reasonable prices. Situated near Angkor Night Market, Curry Walla prides itself on serving delightful meals and providing free Internet access to its diners. For those who want to get a taste of great Indian cuisine but prefer to stay at their hotel in Siem Reap, the restaurant also offers free delivery.

Red Piano
One of the well-known dining venues in town, Red Piano features indoor, sidewalk, and balcony seating with great views of the street scene. The interior of this restaurant is designed with musical decors and the comfortable atmosphere lures diners to stay a little bit longer after a scrumptious meal. Red Piano is popular for serving Western fare as well as a wide selection of Belgian specialties and Asian dishes.

Dining venues are scattered across the town, but for your utmost convenience, book a Siem Reap accommodation near the Old Market, as most of the best restaurants are can be found there.
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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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