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Sunset

Golden Hour in Siem Reap

A short, timed walk to catch the sunset glow and end the day with a view.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:17

    Sister Srey Cafe

    Grab an excellent coffee at Sister Srey Cafe. The atmosphere is wonderful and it is a short walk from your starting point.

  2. 17:17

    Lemongrass Garden

    Walk to Lemongrass Garden for a 60-minute Khmer massage. It is a lovely little spa with experienced staff and a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding before the evening.

  3. 18:17

    X Bar

    Head to X Bar. This open air rooftop bar offers probably the best city views in town. Arrive as the sun sets toward the west, watching the sky change color from the halfpipe area.

  4. 19:02

    X Bar

    Stay at X Bar for a drink. The venue features live DJs and bands every week, keeping the energy high as the night settles in.

Local tip

X Bar is open from 15:00 until sunrise, so you have plenty of time to settle in. Sister Srey Cafe is closed on Sundays, so plan accordingly if your trip falls on that day.

Check before you go

  • Sister Srey Cafe is open Tu-Su 07:00-18:00. It is closed on Sundays.
  • X Bar is open 15:00-sunrise.

Worth knowing

  • Sister Srey Cafe is open at 16:17 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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