Kabal Spean is less than a 1-hour ride from the town center, with about a half hour jungle trekking to reach the stone carvings on the river banks. It combines beautiful landscapes with history and culture. A must in my opinion.

Anybody who goes to Siem Reap should visit the famous Angkor Wat temple. Its beautiful towers and walls depict characters and scenes from Hindu mythology and are quite intriguing.