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What to buy: Some stuffs to buy in Siem Reap.
1) Krama (traditional scarf) at the market. If I'm not mistaken, I bought it for about USD 3. They come in various colors, and make lovely gifts for ladies.
2) All sorts of teas, e.g. lemongrass, jasmine, etc. They are packaged nicely as gift.
3) Books on Angkor.
4) Magnets...I like the ones made from photographs of Angkor.
5) Bookmarks
I bought the bookmarks & magnets at the night market, at a stall set up by www.helpinghandscambodia.com, using photographs by Deborah Groves Photography.
Written Dec 15, 2011
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The Angkor Night Market is open daily from 4 p.m. till midnight. It has about 80 different stalls which include some food stalls/court. There's live painting and a massage salon too.
What to buy: handicrafts, souvenirs, clothes and a lot more. I looked for silk clothes and bags.
What to pay: Just bargain ;-)
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Located in the heart of Siem Reap
Phone: 092 654 315
This is a wonderful shop. They have one location in Siem Reap and another in the Phnom Pehn airport. Les Artisans d'Angkor is a foundation set up by mostly European donors that trains young Cambodians the art of the ancient Khmer civilization. You can walk through the main workshops and see the artists at work. There is a lovely shop that sells the artists' work. With purchase of products here the money goes back to the artist, who made the piece. There are laquer, silk, wood and stone carving workshops.
The foundation encourages people to buy newly made crafts that resembles the old stuff, since the antique pieces were probably stolen from temples. Don't buy Buddha heads!
This store, has a great selection of carved stone animals and tiles. They have lovely silk outfits, scarves and gifts.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Chantiers-Ecoles, P.O. Box 47, Siem Reap
Phone: (00 855) 063 964 097
If you are driving from Siem Reab to Poipet on your way back to Bangkok, you keep your eyes peeled for the little roadside stops where locals sell sugar apples (Anona squamosa Linn.).
The fruit has sweet white segmented flesh (somewhat like jackfruit) wrapped around black seeds.
What to pay: 100 riel (US$0.02) will get you two pieces of sugar apples.
Written Jul 16, 2009
Address: Siem Reab roadside
This is a little but nice Bags and Accessories shop. Specialized in rice bags. They claim that they pay their workers fairly. Therefore the bags are a bit more expensive than on the markets and a bit nicer done (motives in front and so on)
What to pay: 10$ and up
Written Apr 6, 2009
Phone: +855 92601328
Website: www.bloomcambodia.com
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Artisans d' Angkor Shop Siem Reap Town
The Wood and Stone Carving centre is in Siem Reap town 200 metres off Sivatha.
After you have finished the free tour, (which you are not obligated to do) the highlight (for me) was going into the showroom and seeing the beautiful products on sale.
The shop is a showcase of wood and stone carvings, silk products, magnificient bas-reliefs plus much more. There is absolutely no pressure to buy.
Products are not cheap in these shops, but then again they are not rubbish souvenirs mass produced for tourists. You are paying for quality products.
I purchased a natural sandstone Head of Pranhaparamita which sits in a black stand. She is exquisite (and very heavy) and cost US$59
The shop is fantastic and there were so many beautiful things I would like to buy. Maybe next time??
Updated Mar 21, 2009
Phone: 063 963 330
Website: www.artisansdangkor.com
Artisan's d'Angkor National Silk Centre Shop
This shop is mainly silk products eg ready to wear men's and women's clothing, fashion accessories, cushions, krama's, silk bedding etc.
There is also a small collection of sculptures and statues.
Of course in that small selection I managed to find 2 items I just had to have.
I bought the Head of Buddha (Lacquer ware & Gilded) on a black base which cost US$69 and also the Head of King Jayavarman V11 (Lacquer ware) on a black base which cost US$59.
Opening Hours 7.30am - 6.00pm
After you have finished your tour and shopping at the Artisans d'Angkor National Silk Centre step outside to their outdoor Cafe and have something to eat or a nice cold drink.
Written Mar 21, 2009
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One thing you should not be without in Siem Reap is Dawn Rooney's book called "Angkor An Introduction to the Temples".
Make sure its the fourth edition or later and not an earlier one.
This book is fantastic, loads of info on the temples and how long you will need to see each one, maps, photos and suggested orders to see various temples.
You can buy the book from any of the street book stalls or from book shops.
We paid $4 for our copy in a book shop and it is far better quality than some we have bought from the street sellers.
Updated Mar 21, 2009
Located in the heart of Siem Reap, the Angkor Night Market opens in the afternoon until late at night.
The markets are surrounded by a beautiful Balinese garden and the entertainment area is a little haven for relaxing from all your shopping.
Typical items for sale here are, souvenirs, handicrafts, clothes, Asian and international food, drinks, books, DVDs, electronics, jewelry, art plus much more.
The Angkor Night Markets are in the Old Market area.
Written Mar 21, 2009
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The Old Market and surrounding area are a definite must see when visiting Siem Reap. It is very popular with locals and tourists, plus you will find the biggest selection of souvenirs here.
Around the markets there are many little exclusive shops, massage places, bars and galleries. These are the places to buy your higher quality products.
The south side of the Old Market has many vendors selling silk, souvenirs, Cambodian handicrafts, materials and statues etc.
The Old Market is also where you will find post cards, dvd's, books, t shirts post cards, tee-shirts and other small items if you haven't already bought them from the vendors at the temples.
The north half of the market mainly caters to the locals, selling fruit,vegetables, meats, clothes, appliances, hardware etc. There are also lots of cheap food stalls in this area.
The Old Market closes at sunset, but many of the souvenir shops in the south section of the market stay open past 8pm.
A lot of prices were similar to the markets in Phnom Penh where we did a lot more shopping.
Updated Mar 21, 2009
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