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Sunset

Golden Hour in Siem Reap

A relaxed sequence to catch the sunset glow, starting with a local drink and ending with a view.

Best time: 17:26About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:56

    Sister Srey Cafe

    Grab a coffee at Sister Srey Cafe. The colonial building offers a wonderful atmosphere to settle in before the rush.

  2. 17:41

    Wake Park

    Walk to Wake Park. This is the only wakeboarding park in Cambodia and offers excellent open space to stretch your legs and enjoy the late afternoon air.

  3. 17:56

    Wake Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the park area. The open landscape provides a clear view of the sky turning golden and then deep blue.

  4. 18:26

    X Bar

    End the evening at X Bar. This open air rooftop bar features the best city views in town and stays open until sunrise, perfect for winding down after the sunset.

Local tip

Sister Srey Cafe is closed on Mondays, so check the route if you are visiting then. X Bar is open from 15:00 until sunrise, making it a reliable spot for after-sunset drinks.

Check before you go

  • Sister Srey Cafe operates Tu-Su 07:00-18:00.
  • X Bar is open 15:00-sunrise.

Worth knowing

  • Sister Srey Cafe is open at 16:56 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Siem Reap (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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