Recommended destinations located close to Siem Reap, Cambodia [closed]

My wife and I are planning an "adventure" honeymoon to South East Asia in February 2012. We have our eye currently on Angkor Wat (Siem Reap, Cambodia). Our honeymoon will be for 2 weeks and we are interested to hear what other places in the surrounding area that are recommended as we know Angkor Wat will not take 2 weeks to see. We are up for taking a short flight or bus and crossing into other countries. We like hiking, jungle tours, seeing animals, beaches, and seeing interesting "old" things such as temples and ruins. We're not fans of big cities and night clubbing/partying. We are both seasoned travellers. Any suggestions or small "hidden gems" would be highly appreciated!

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While in Seam Reap I'd also recommend going on a boat trip on the Tonlé Sap lake to see the floating villages. As Ankur suggests you can hire a tuk-tuk driver for the day for like $15. We hired one who drove us to the lake (which was an adventure in itself down a crazy mud/clay road) and came with us on the boat trip. It lasted a few hours and was quite cheap (can't remember exactly maybe $5-10 each). Whilst on the trip, young children come aboard pirate style offering to let you hold their pet snakes for $1 - very surreal but awesome! On the edge of the lake there is also a large hill called Phnom Krom. There is a temple at the top, but the main attraction is the spectacular view of the lake.

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Where to stop between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh?

The top stops along the way from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh (with short detours) are Tonl\xe9 Sap, National Museum of Cambodia, and Prasat Beng Mealea. Other popular stops include Kampong Phluk, Banteay Samre, and Wat Phnom.

Is Siem Reap open now?

After almost a two-year lull in activity brought by the pandemic, Siem Reap City, international tourism hub and gateway to the Angkor Wat temple complex, is now officially open.

Is Angkor Wat closed?

Visiting hours are 5:00AM - 6:00PM. Angkor Wat closes at 6:00PM, Banteay Srey closes at 5:00PM and Kbal Spean at 3:00PM. Always carry your ticket. It will be checked upon each park entry and at major temples.

What is the number one tourist attraction in Cambodia?

1. Angkor. By far the top Cambodian tourist attraction, Angkor was the Khmer Empire's capital city, which flourished between the 9th and the 15th centuries. Today, the city is in picturesque ruins, nestled amid forests and farmland near Siem Reap.

Things to do in Siem Reap Besides Angkor Wat/Temples

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