Located next to the ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, Siem Reap has become a city of luxury, sporting large five-star hotels, spas, and resorts with a downtown area that is filled with fine restaurants, quaint bars, and party places. Visitors who love exploring churches can get their fill of temple ruins like Beng Melea and Angkor Wat, Asian religions, and ancient cultures. They can also hike or take a canoe ride through Kampong Phluk among the mangrove swamps, visit Preak Toal, a large bird sanctuary, take a day trip on the Tonle Sap Lake, or check out the Land Mines Museum.
