Central Market

The Central Market is located on Sivatha Boulevard. It is a well known market, mainly geared towards tourists who visit Siem Reap with its wide aisles made easy for walking and browsing the stalls. The market is much more comfortable to walk around than the Old Market, as it is much cooler because of its high ceilings. It is also a lot less crowded than the Old Market, which makes it a more pleasant shopping experience. It is well located where there are a number of shops and restaurants nearby, especially on Sivatha Boulevard.

You will find many types of handicraft in the Central Market, including silk scarves, handbags, T-shirts, silverware, stone ornaments, silver jewellery, cds, dvds, postcards, rucksacks and plenty of souvenirs too. Prices in the Central Market are generally slightly higher than the Old Market, probably because few locals visit it. There is a food stall at the back end of the market, where you will find a reasonable range of cheap food.

The market is open from around 6:00am and closes around 8:00pm. Getting to the Central Market is pretty easy as most tuk tuk drivers and taxi drivers know where it is. It is in a very central part of Siem Reap, so many places in town are within walking distance. You can check with your reception for directions to find out whether or not you are within easy walking distance.