The Old Market, known locally as Psah Chas, sits under a massive roof on the west side of the Siem Reap River. Its core structure dates to the French colonial period, making it the oldest central marketplace in the city. While newer…
French Quarter Colonial Heritage
This walk traces the remaining French colonial landmarks, grand hotels, and leafy parks of Siem Reap's historic center. You will see how early twentieth-century architecture blended with Cambodian culture along the quiet riverbanks.
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1. Old Market
2. Old Market Bridge
The Old Market Bridge stands out as a bridge constructed with the architectural influence of the French colonial era, stretching across the Siem Reap River in the center of the city. It acts as a primary link between the bustling…
3. Steung Siemreap Hotel
The Steung Siemreap Hotel stands out for its blend of French colonial style and Khmer design, marked by its history as a structure dating back to the nineteen thirties. As one of the few remaining historical buildings in the area, the…
4. Hap Guan Street
Hap Guan Street is a compact, colonial-inspired lane characterized by a dense collection of independent boutiques, art galleries, and small cafes that stand in quiet contrast to the nearby bustle of Pub Street. Situated within the area…
5. Siem Reap Post Office
The Siem Reap Post Office stands along the path of the Siem Reap River, a cool, quiet building that offers a retreat from the heat of the afternoon. Its exterior is marked by a modest, functional style, distinguishable from the ornate…
6. FCC Angkor by Avani
The FCC Angkor by Avani is distinguished by the whitewashed, Art Deco-style mansion at its center, a building constructed in nineteen seventeen to serve as the residence for the French colonial governor of the region. Surrounded by…
7. Royal Independence Gardens
The Royal Independence Gardens, also known as the Royal Crusade for Independence Gardens, is a small, tree-lined park bordering the Siem Reap River. Its name commemorates the nineteen fifties, when King Sihanouk and General Lon Nol used…
8. Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor
The Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor is identifiable by its long, low colonial facade, its white-painted concrete exterior, and the towering palms that frame the property. Designed by French architect Ernest Hébrard, it opened in nineteen…