bring some chocolates for the beggers(kids) rather then giving them money. .. T-shirts as cheap as USD2 ..

Don't go! Your gonna ruin the temples.

Make sure you be at Ankor Wat before sunrise!
That is the most beautiful and quiet time to go:)

Siem Reap...and the temples of ANGKOR.... Unbelievable!

The home of the Temples of Angkor. When you get off the bus in Siem Riep have a Tuk Tuk driver take you to your guest house and negotiate a price to be taken around the temples the next day. Most tuk tuk drivers will take you to your guest house for free if you agree to hire them to go around the temples the next day.

This is the main base for people visiting Angkor Wat. The American dollar is valued more than the local currency.

Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) , a World Heritage Site, is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.

Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the gods in Hindu mythology: within a moat and an outer wall 3.6 km (2.2 miles) long are three rectangular galleries, each raised above the next. At the centre of the temple stands a quincunx of towers. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs and for the numerous devatas (guardian spirits) adorning its walls.

When exploring some of the more "off the beaten path" temples, be sure to stay on the path as some of the sights still contain land mines. If you're thinking of going and haven't researched it, plan out your itinerary before hand, you can hire a tuk-tuk, taxi or other form of transportation for a bit cheaper if you hire them for the whole week. Remember, Angkor Wat is just one part of a much larger site. Don't forget to hit the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen . Just leave early as you can only drive up the road in the morning.

Meet up with other travellers at your guesthouse and go in together on a taxi with a guide. Bring american cash, you might even not buy Cambodian riel. I believe that it costs $40 USD for a three day pass into Angkor Wat.. and you'll need at least that much time there. There are many beggars with severe physical injuries do not be shocked and keep in mind that if you give money to one you will probably have the entire street asking for more within minutes, but it is hard not to want to be generous even if you're a poor backpacker like me.

When going in Siem Reap, try to stay at the Red Piano Hotel. It is located in the centre of the town, nice comfortable and affordable. It is linked to the Red Piano bar, also a place you should visit. It was not only the hang-out spot of Angelina Jolie and her crew when shooting Tomb Raider, but it is also a very relaxing place to eat, drink and just.. well, relax.
Near the city, located amid forests and farmland to the north of the Great Lake (Tonle Sap), lies the 'lost' city of Angkor. It was the site of a series of capital cities of the Khmer empire for much of the period from the 9th century to the 15th century CE. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temples of the Angkor area number over one thousand, ranging in scale from nondescript piles of brick rubble scattered through rice fields to the magnificent Angkor Wat, said to be the world's largest single religious monuments
Hire a tuk-tuk and let you drive around the temples for around 10-15 dollars a day! It's the best way to see the temples in a relaxing pace :-)