Siem Reap is an attractive stopover in Cambodia’s tourism. If you want to save some memories of this trip, do not forget to visit the popular shopping in Siem Reap below. It will give visitors the chance to buy some favorite items. In addition, the popular local markets in Siem Reap also help tourists see the cultural characteristics through the daily activities of local people.
1. Louise Loubatieres Gallery
Louise Loubatieres Gallery is a very special shop, with all the furniture is white. The mix of tradition and modernity is what made Louse Loubatiere famous. There is wooden furniture, ceramics and textiles from indigenous craftsmen. As a graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, Louise also combined with native craftsmen to produce traditional objects mixed with contemporary colors.
The price of the souvenirs here ranges from $20 to $55, visitors can search countless souvenirs for loved ones at home. From bowls and bright color trays to necklaces, beads, as well as silk shawls in various colors. Louise Loubatieres Gallery also has a collection of antiques, mattresses and vases from the UK and Vietnam.
Louise Loubatieres Gallery
• Opening hours: everyday, between 10:00 am and 06:00 pm
• Address: No 7, Hap Guan Street, Siem Reap
• Phone number: +855 12 902 986
2. Theam’s House Gallery
This is probably the most mysterious shopping place in Siem Reap that you can find, and its quality is good.
Theam’s House Gallery is an ancient art studio located in Siem Reap’s Veal village. Coming to Theam, you can buy original paintings and pottery. Both spaces and products are made and selected by Lim Muy Theam – the eminent artist and designer of Cambodia.
The discovery journey begins with a showroom displaying statues of the Buddha stately. Then there was the on-the-spot workshop with skilled craftsmen working under the supervision of Theam. Under the hands of skilled craftsmen, clay figures, lacquers, handicrafts are shaped and become more alive than ever.
Because of its quite difficult location, it will be better for you to get Theam’s House Gallery on a tuk tuk.
• Opening hours: from 08:00 am to 07:00 pm all days in a week
• Address: 25, Veal Village, Siem Reap
• Phone number: +855 78 208 161
3. Angkor Trade Center
Compared to other shopping places in Siem Reap, Angkor Trade Center seems to be a normal shopping mall with nothing special. However, this is definitely a good option when you need to buy a living set for your trip. Angkor Trade Center is the shopping center in Siem Reap with independent restaurants, shops, amusement places and supermarkets. There are also games and movie theaters on the 3 rd floor and fast food restaurants, ice cream parlors on the ground floor.
Angkor Trade Center is a reliable address if you need to shop items on your trip. This center is located in Siem Reap’s Mondul 1 village, which is next to the old market (Phsar Chas).
Angkor Trade Center
• Opening hours: everyday, from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm
• Address: Mondul 1 Village, Svay Dangkum, Siem Reap
• Phone number: +855 63 766 666
4. Angkor Night Market
If you have traveled to Cambodia, you cannot miss Angkor Night Market in Siem Reap, a lively and busy market, selling a lot of products with outstanding features. After a tiring day visiting famous tourist attractions and temples in Siem Reap, the night market is a time where visitors can relax by shopping favorite souvenirs, as well as enjoy the delicious food here.
As soon as you reach the market, you will immediately immerse into the melodious sound, flying from the ethnic instruments represented by street artists. Visitors will be attracted by the diversified goods, from clothes, scarves, jewelry to souvenirs such as Buddha statues, Bayon statue, Apsara,… at an extremely affordable price.
Until now, more and more merchants of these silver products have grown up in Siem Reap, which is a distinct and prominent feature of the night markets in Siem Reap. Silver, bronze or wooden items are also very attractive to tourists.
In addition, there are several shops selling gold, silver or gemstone jewelry such as ruby, sapphire. Furthermore, the items that attract the attention of the most women must be clothes and scarf. Clothes here are very cheap, mainly imported from Thailand with brocade pattern characteristics. The scarf is a traditional Cambodian product, called Krama.
After shopping, you can also enjoy the famous Western food and drink. If you want to learn the culture of Cambodia, then this is a place you should come to visit.
• Opening hours: everyday, from 04:00 pm to 12:00 pm
• Address: Off Sivatha Boulevard, Siem Reap
5. Khmer Ceramic Centre
Located on Charles de Gaulle Boulevard, this boutique displays high quality handmade ceramic products. There is a wide variety of handmade products are available: from cosmetic jars to bowls for food and decor, table decorations, oil lamps and jewelry accessories. Furthermore, visitors can also participate in the pottery making process as well as drawing classes at the suitable price.
Khmer Ceramic Center will help you to understand the art and culture of ancient ceramics as well as help you to admire the handcrafted souvenir activity diversity.
Khmer Ceramic Centre
• Opening hours: from 08:00 am to 07:30 pm everyday
• Address: Vithey Charles de Gaulle, Khum Slorkram, Siem Reap
• Phone number: +855 17 843 014
6. Artisans d’Angkor
If you put quality as the top priority, then Artisan D’Angkor is where you find the best quality handmade products in Cambodia. Artisans d’Angkor is a good choice for those who want to buy Khmer handicrafts, woven fabrics and reliable household items. More specifically, Artisans d’Angkor has two duty free shops located at the two International Airport in Cambodia. Therefore, you can comfortably buy these items right at the airport during your Cambodia travel.
Guests can also take part in a tour to observe the craft process, meticulous craftsmanship of stone and wood sculpture, painted wood, silver plating and silk painting.
• Opening hours: from 07:30 am to 06:30 pm everyday
• Address: Stung Thmey Street, Siem Reap
• Phone number: +855 63 963 330
7. Old Market (Psar Chas)
This old market is located along the Siem Reap River, the oldest Khmer market in the city. Also known as Psar Char, indigenous people rushed to this outdoor market in the morning to buy fresh produce as well as household items. There are plenty of souvenir shops with reasonable prices near the entrance to the market. They offer items such as silk, jewelry accessories, shoes and antiques.
At the center of The Old Market there are many restaurants which are offering various kinds of delicious delicacies.
Old Market
• Opening hours: from 07:00 am to 08:00 pm everyday
• Address: Psar Chas Road, Siem Reap
8. Made in Cambodia Market
There is a really lively market located in front of the Shinta Mani resort in Siem Reap, which is Made in Cambodia Market.
In this open market, there is delicious food as well as local souvenirs. Besides this, coming to this market, you can enjoy yourself in several attractive performances.
Made in Cambodia Market often opens on Saturdays, Sundays and Tuesdays, famous local artists straddle Oun Khum Street to introduce their creations.
Market products include many types of essential things. One of the featured items sold here is Sombai rice spirit. Finally, visiting Made in Cambodia Market, you can experience tasty local food and integrate with the life of the people here.
• Opening hours: Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday; from 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm
• Address: Oum Khun Street, Siem Reap
• Phone: +855 10 345 643
9. Angkor Handicraft Association
Situated in the village of Traing, visitors can see the local craftsmen working, find out information about the Khmer sculpture traditions as well as participate in many workshops.
Coming to Angkor Handicraft Association, you can buy products made of silk and silver beside of other souvenirs.
Angkor Handicraft Association is a trading market with various handicraft shops. The Angkor Handicraft Association also offers different activities for travelers, such as classes for people to make handmade products.
Angkor Handicraft Association
• Opening hours: 10:00 am to 08:00 pm daily
• Address: Road 60, Traing Village, Siem Reap
• Phone: +855 78 341 454
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