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It pays to start early at Angkor to take advantage of the cooler temperature. Ta Prohm is dripping with atmosphere around 6am and there is barely a visitor in sight, so you can wander through the serpentine root systems and crumbling corridors in solitude. Experiencing the sun reveal the faces of the Bayon is a vision of beauty, so it is worth getting up early on another day to witness this. I might then carry on to Angkor Wat for breakfast in one of the pagodas here. Fortified with a noodle soup, I'm ready to venture into this incredible temple while the rest of the crowds are still breakfasting back in Siem Reap. Soon it's time to head back to town for a break from the heat, and I'll take a dip in the pool if I am lucky enough to be staying somewhere that has one. For lunch, I might head to the Blue Pumpkin to lounge about on the day beds upstairs, with a fruit shake, some Asian bites, and the ginger ice-cream to finish off. It's also worth a wander around the Psar Chaa area, as there is always plenty of action here, day and night. Later on, it's time to hitch a ride on a quad bike and discover the real Cambodia of the countryside, just a few minutes drive beyond the suburbs of Siem Reap. For dinner, I like to hit one of the Cambodian restaurants and enjoy a local meal like amok . The Psar Chaa food stalls or Khmer Kitchen are both cheap and cheerful options, or Sugar Palm or L'Escale if I am stepping out. By night, Siem Reap rocks and there are plenty of places to explore. Kick off in the Warehouse or Funky Munky before braving Bar St with a session at the Angkor What? and Temple Club. Laundry Bar is a great spot to round off the night.
Author: Nick Ray
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