Old Market and Pub Street

This short walk highlights Siem Reap's historic heart, showing how the city transitions from bustling traditional trading lanes to high-energy nightlife and riverside art markets. You will wander through busy French-colonial market passages, tranquil temple grounds, and the famous neon-lit streets.

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1. Old Market

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…

2. Alley West

Alley West is defined by the rows of colorful umbrellas suspended high above the narrow pedestrian walkway, creating a bright, sheltered canopy that distinguishes it from the surrounding streets. Located in the Svay Dangkum district, this…

3. Street 08

Street 08 is immediately recognizable as the epicenter of Siem Reap’s nightlife, identifiable by its dense concentration of neon-lit bars, restaurants, and street-side food stalls that bridge the area between the Old Market and the…

4. Wat Preah Prom Rath

Wat Preah Prom Rath stands out for the vibrant, painted colors of its buildings and its gilded roofs, which contrast sharply with the gray stone of the nearby Angkorian monuments. This active Buddhist monastery is set along the west bank…

5. 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…

6. Siem Reap Art Center Night Market

The Siem Reap Art Center Night Market occupies the eastern bank of the Siem Reap River, where it is distinguished by the neon-lit traditional wooden footbridges that connect it to the central Old Market area. Opened in twenty twelve, this…

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