Timeline
16:41
Start at Angkor Pottery Center. Join a beginner class to carve and glaze your own design. The studio is open daily from 08:00 to 17:00, so you have plenty of time to work before the sun dips low. This supports fair wage jobs for local women and gives you a tangible souvenir.
17:01
Walk 10 minutes to My Little Cafe. It is a short stroll north to Lemongrass Garden area. Grab a seat for Khmer food or a drink. The cafe is open daily from 07:00 to 21:00, so it is fully active during the golden hour. It is often full, but they usually find a spot for you.
17:26
Stay at My Little Cafe to watch the light change. The sun sets toward the WSW around 17:56, with golden light starting at 17:26. Enjoy the atmosphere as the sky shifts from bright gold to soft orange.
17:46
Walk 4 minutes to Viva for a nightcap or dessert. This bright orange Mexican restaurant offers a view over the city. It is a relaxed spot to wind down after the sunset moment. Hours are not strictly listed, but it is a restaurant so it will be open in the evening.
Local tip
The pottery class at Angkor Pottery Center takes time to dry and glaze, but you can leave your piece there to be fired and picked up later, or take it home if it is pre-glazed. Check if your specific design needs overnight firing.
Check before you go
- Angkor Pottery Center is open Mo-Su 08:00-17:00.
- My Little Cafe is open Daily 07:00-21:00.
- Sunset is at 17:56 and golden light starts at 17:26 on 15 January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Siem Reap (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).