'Phsar' mean 'market' in Khmer. The traditional Cambodian phsar is a sprawling, semi-covered affair of small shops and stalls, and a visit to one is ans important part of any Cambodian experience. Siem Reap's most popular traditional market Phsar Chas (Old Market), caters to visitors and locals, offering a varied selection of souvenirs, home wares and food - a true cultural shopping experience.
Angkor Night Market
Siem Reap's first and original night market, located in the heart of town amongst other late night shopping venues. Very popular. The Market opens in the mid afternoon, stays open until at least midnight, harbors more than 200 thatch roofed shops and stalls offering souvenirs, handicrafts, fish massage, clothes, Asian and international food, drinks, books, DVDs, electronics, jewelry, art and there's even a travel agent. The shopping atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed and the welcoming Island Bar at the back provides a nice place to relax and chill over some very reasonably priced drinks and snacks.
Phsar Chas (Old Market)
The Old Market is the most popular of the old traditional markets for visitors, located in the center of town - the market and surrounding streets known as the 'Old Market/Pub Street Area'. More than half the Old market is focused on souvenirs, crafts, curios, silks and such. The riverside of the market has dozens of souvenir stalls. The riverside of the market has dozens of souvenir stalls. The opposite side of the market along Street 9 is lined with food stalls and several places selling Cambodian spices, sweets and packaged snacks. Part of the interior of the market is still geared more to the locals, selling fruits, vegetables, meats, clothes, etc. The surrounding streets are filled with restaurant, bars and shops and the nearby Pub Street is the entertainment hub Siem Reap.
Phsar Leu Thom Thmey
(Big, New, Upper Market)
Phsar Leu is the main traditional and biggest market in Siem Reap for the locals, set just outside the main town area - an expansive market building full of vendors and stalls hawking everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to motorcycle parts, clothing and rice by the bushel. Not a place to shop for souvenirs but instead to see a bit of real Cambodia right in close to town. Opens and closes with the sun. Busiest in the morning time.
Phsar Leu Thom Thmey
(Big, New, Upper Market)
Phsar Leu is the main traditional and biggest market in Siem Reap for the locals, set just outside the main town area - an expansive market building full of vendors and stalls hawking everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to motorcycle parts, clothing and rice by the bushel. Not a place to shop for souvenirs but instead to see a bit of real Cambodia right in close to town. Opens and closes with the sun. Busiest in the morning time.
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