Shop In Night Market
Near Sivatha St, this is a popular place on the Siem Reap shopping scene. It’s packed with stalls selling a variety of handicrafts, souvenirs and silks and is well worth a browse to take advantage of cooler temperatures. It’s also possible to chill out in the Island Bar, indulge in a Dr Fish massage or watch a 3D event movie (US$2-3) about the Khmer Rouge or the scourge of landmines. There are now half a dozen copycats in the near vicinity.A good reason to visit Siem Reap is the Angkor Night Market. The first of its kind in Cambodia, Angkor Night Market was founded in 2007 with the prime mission to restore as well as preserve traditional Khmer handicrafts while alleviating poverty and improving the lives of Khmer people.Luckily, locals and visitors have embraced this unique concept, and the original 100 stalls have now grown into a cluster of 250 or more over the years. Designed and constructed in a simple and traditional way, this night market is bounded by a Balinese themed garden and largely reflects the Khmer culture and heritage, with its well laid out thatched hut style stalls – all made using natural raw materials such as bamboo and wood.
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