Attractions
Activities
The most popular walk in Banteay Srei District is currently the trek up to Kbal Spean and the ‘River of a Thousand Lingas’. However, village walks are also growing in popularity around homestay centers...
Temples
Banteay Srei temple is the leading attraction in Banteay Srei District, a beautiful temple known as the ‘Jewel of Angkor’ thanks to its exquisite carvings, some of the finest seen anywhere in Asia...
Culture
The Cambodia Landmine Museum (CLM; www.cambodialandminemuseum.org) is the most popular non-temple activity in Banteay Srei District. An introduction to the work of Aki Ra...
Nature
Conveniently located near the base of the trail to Kbal Spean, the Angkor Centre for the Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB; www.accb-cambodia.org) is committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and reintroducing threatened wildlife...
Lifestyle
Banteay Srei District is made up of living, breathing communities engaged in traditional agricultural lifestyles which can be a fascinating glimpse of local life for visitors from non-tropical countries...
Handicrafts
Cambodia’s tradition of artisanship is exemplified by the incredible bas-relief carvings on the Temples of Angkor and its intricate statuary. There are several handicraft enterprises in Banteay Srei District...
Restaurants
There are many restaurants in Banteay Srei District, including everything from large tourist-style restaurants that can cater to tour groups to local food stalls serving authentic local specialties...
Homestays
A homestay is an immersive way to learn more about local life in Cambodia by staying with a family. Banteay Srei District is the most convenient place to experience a homestay in the kingdom as it lies just 25km...
