Experience: Cambodia's Angkor Wat

Modern-day Siem Reap is Cambodia’s leading destination and sees the vast majority of its international arrivals. Angkor Wat is the big draw – and with good reason; the ‘mother of all temples’ is a genuinely breath-taking experience. What many do not realize however is that it is just one element within the wider Angkor Archaeological Park, which includes the stupefying fivetiers of Ta Neo, the infamous ‘Lara Croft’ jungle temple of Ta Prohm, and the placid waterways just as the reservoir of Srah Srang and the moat of Angkor Thom.

But there’s much more besides temples. This contemporary, cosmopolitan city also offers village walks, zip-lining, hiking, contemporary art tours, culinary discovery, circus shows, wildlife adventures, and epic day trips to dense jungles and hidden ruins. Its eclectic center has fantastic markets catering for both idle souvenirhunting to high-end art and design – and everything in between. After dark, you’ll find a busy, buzzing nightlife scene, and an enticing selection of dining destinations. Siem Reap also offers an extensive, ever-developing array of high-end accommodation, housing some of the finest luxury boutique properties in all of Asia.