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If you are looking for things to do in Siem Reap then why not try one of the following leisure activities. The information below will help you find what you are looking for: Angkor Hospital for childrenIf you feel like helping out the less fortunate then why not go give blood at the Angkor Hospital for children near the central market. Your blood is taken with sterile needles so there's no risk of any kind of infections. Medical treatment is given free here by the trainee medical students. Donations are much appreciated as well. Apsara Dancing with buffet meal
Angkor Wat Night FestivalThe Angkor Wat night festival is a journey back into history with a show of combat soldiers training, death defying acts, beautiful Apsara dancers and live musicians. This all takes place in the grounds of Angkor Wat, which adds to the splendour of the show, especially if you visit the show around full moon. The admission is US$15 per person to see the show only, so you can make your own way there in a tuk tuk or they can arrange transfers to/from your hotel if you would like them to. The “Siem Reap Rooms” team have visited the Angkor Wat Night Festival, and we can honestly say that US$15 per person is a bargain, as the show they performed was a real splendour and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. Cookery Classes in Siem ReapThere are a few restaurants in Siem Reap now where you can learn how to cook Khmer food. You will normally visit the market to buy your produce then go back to the restaurant to prepare and cook the food before sitting down to enjoy your meal. DancingIf you want to go dancing in the evening, you can try Bakheng, Zone One, Sok San or Martinis. They all start to get busy around 9pm and finish around 2pm. Zone One is the most popular club for tourists, but Bakheng is a new club which has just opened recently and also getting very popular. Dirt Bikes and 4W Drive ToursDirt bike tours are available in Siem Reap with a few companies who specialise in these types of leisure activities. Four-wheel drive tours are also available in Siem Reap. Elephant RideYou can take an elephant ride while you are at Bakheng mountain from around 4pm to 6pm. The cost for a ride up the Bakheng mountain on an elephant is US$20 and to come back down the cost is US$10. You can also take an elephant ride from the south gate of Bayon to the Bayon temple in the early mornings and the cost is US$10 per person. Golf CoursesSiem Reap now has two 18 hole international championship golf courses. If you fancy a round of golf whilst in Siem Reap, then why not try our package golf tour. Gyms and SaunasMany of the bigger hotels have gyms and saunas, where you can pay a daily rate to use their facilities. Helicopter RidesTake a scenic flight over the temples in a helicopter. Prices start from around US$110 per person for a 12 minute flight over Angkor Wat and a few nearby temples (minimum of 2 persons). Horse RidingHorse riding is now available in Siem Reap. You can also take a ride in a horse drawn cart around the Angkor temples. Beginners and experienced riders are welcome. The maximum weight limit is 90kg. Hot Air BalloonIf you want to see more of the Angkor Temples, then why not try a hot air balloon over Siem Reap where you can take some photos from up above. The cost is US$15 for about 15 minutes. The balloon is anchored at all times. Jayavarman VII children’s hospital and Beat CelloJayavarmans VII hospital in Siem Reap was founded by Dr. Beat Richner and if you would like to donate blood then you can do so during the day. Dr. Beat Richner plays the Cello on Fridays and Saturdays and gives a brief talk about the hospital, the Beat Cello concert starts at 7:15pm and it is free to enter but donations are accepted. KaraokeIf you like karaoke then there are numerous karaoke bars in Siem Reap where you can sing as much as you want. To get to a karaoke bar near you just ask a tuk tuk driver who will be able to take you there. Quad Biking
Singing Tree CafeCheck out the Singing Tree Cafe just off Wat Bo Road as this is one of the few community centres in Siem Reap. They have regular yoga and meditation classes plus other performances and lectures. SnookerThere are a number of places in Siem Reap where you can play snooker. Some places are better than others with better tables and some even have V.I.P rooms with A/C for around US$3 per hour. Cambodians do not use the proper rules though, so you may have to correct the girl who does your refereeing. Ask any tuk tuk driver where you can play snooker and they will be able to show you where. Swimming PoolsNearly all of the hotels in Siem Reap which have swimming pools will let you use their swimming pool and facilities for a charge. Some hotels will actually have specials where you can get a meal, a drink and use all of their facilities for a fixed price for the day. A great place to hang out is Sydney Aqua swimming pool and bar, there is a decent size pool to have a swim and also a cool bar. John, the owner, is always nearby to entertain the customers. Traditional Khmer MassageThere are many places in Siem Reap where you can go to relax and have a soothing body, face or foot massage. Prices vary from US$3 up to US$100 in the more deluxe places. Ask at your hotel or guest house, as they should be able to recommend a good one. Ultra Light GlidingIf you fancy doing a bit ultra light gliding then you can do so by appointment. Tours, training and joy flights are available.
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