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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Krong Siem Reap

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Updated January 13, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Krong Siem Reap

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Ta Prohm

A battle between nature and architecture in the Cambodian jungle.

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Dinosaur of Ta Prohm

Hoax, mistake, or evidence of dinosaurs in human times?

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Neak Pean

A small 12th-century temple surrounded by waters believed to have curative properties.

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Reclining Buddha of Baphuon Temple

Though it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, Baphuon was converted to a Buddhist temple in the 15th century, complete with a massive hidden statue.

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Angkor, Cambodia

Phimeanakas

A secluded, little-known temple hidden amid the dense jungle.

5 miles from Krong Siem Reap

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Cambodia Landmine Museum

This collection of reclaimed landmines acts as both an exhibition of their deadly history and as a shelter for children affected by them.

13 miles from Krong Siem Reap

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Kbal Spean

This Cambodian riverbed is covered in ancient Hindu carvings both above and below the waters.

24 miles from Krong Siem Reap

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