Top Siem Reap Japanese Lessons

Be mesmerized by the captivating choreography and hypnotic color of a Phare performance in Siem Reap. Feast your senses on a spectacle that blends riveting theater with folk music and distinctly Cambodian stories. Commend the determination of the young circus artists, many of who are from challenging social and economic backgrounds, as they hypnotize the audience with their energy and emotion. Gain insight into the charity Phare Ponleu Selpak and discover the work the organization does to help vulnerable children and adults in Cambodian society.

Discover the time-honored tradition of making Cambodian ceramics during a pottery workshop in Siem Reap — a perfect family activity. An expert artist demonstrates methods of molding pieces on a pottery wheel, then helps you shape your own bowl and create Khmer designs with the proper carving tools. Your masterpiece will be ready for pickup the next day after 18:00, along with a potter's diploma. This 1.45-hour experience includes hotel transport by tuk-tuk.

There’s more to Siem Reap than the Angkor sites. Give the touts a miss and discover the town with your own private guide on this to-the-point walking tour. See the Royal Residence, and its gardens, check out the hip boutiques of Kandal Village, explore the Wat Preah Prom Rath temple, and visit the Old Market (Phsar Chas) and the Made in Cambodia Market.

With two full days to explore Angkor Archeological Site, you can cover Angkor’s most dramatic highlights, including Banteay Srei, a magnificent and little-visited temple set deep in the countryside. Traveling in a climate-controlled vehicle is a great way to keep cool between the sweltering sites, and the tour includes sunrise at Angkor Wat, a classic experience made smoother by pre-arranging your early morning transport.

 Volunteer Activities in Cambodia-Depending on the volunteer activities you participate in, Cambodian volunteers often participate in short-term spring and summer vacations. Well digging experience in a small village away from Siem Reap! Dig wells with well diggers. Well, a well is dug like this! The dug well is actually used by the villagers in their daily lives.