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- German
- English
Beyond the shadow of Angkor Wat lies a city shaped by empire, war, and rapid commercial rebirth. Join urban planner Tom and local resident Julia on a sensory walk through Siem Reap's living core. Trace French colonial boulevards, unravel the myths behind riverside mansions, wander the pungent alleys of the Old Market, and witness the neon explosion of Pub Street. Along the way, discover tranquil monasteries holding centuries of resilient intellectual memory and neighborhood revivals that prove Siem Reap belongs to its people, not just passing tourists.
- A 4.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 153 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Begin your self-guided tour at the Royal Independence Gardens on Charles de Gaulle Boulevard. Open the app here and start when you are ready.
The self-guided tour ends at Wat Bo on Street 22. You can continue exploring the area independently afterward.
Itinerary
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1Royal Independence Gardens
Colonial civic gardens framing the sacred shrine of Siem Reap's most revered guardian deities.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
The 1932 luxury milestone that launched colonial tourism along the northern route to Angkor.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A riverside mansion wrapped in foreign correspondent mythology and modern architectural reinvention.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Psar Chaa - Old Market
The commercial belly of Siem Reap since the 1920s, balancing local wet-market life with mass tourism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Pub Street
The neon-drenched epicenter of backpacker nightlife, born from post-war peacekeeping and Hollywood fame.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Made in Cambodia Market
An artisanal collective established to champion authentic Khmer craft and ethical local production.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Wat Damnak
A historic royal monastery transformed into an intellectual sanctuary for post-war cultural revival. Continue to Wat Bo on Street 22, Siem Reap's oldest active pagoda, whose sacred 19th-century murals absorbed colonial power into Khmer myth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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