Banteay Srei District

Sugar palm stalls are located in this traditional village, all selling sugar palm products in various forms, including palm wood-carving, candies and palm sugar. The candies are nicely wrapped in the palm leaf, while the palm sugar paste is simply stored in containers. The palm sugar is produced and processed 100% locally. For quality palm sugar products, contact the Palm Sugar Association. They also sell palm juice and palm leaf handicrafts. Improvised demonstrations of the collection of the palm sap is shown on an irregular basis, and the ladies attending the stalls are demonstrating most of the day how they transform the sap into sugar palm. This is very interesting to international visitors. Other souvenirs sold are of all sorts, decoration items made out of organic materials such as coconut shells or local weaving.

Eau Kulen is Cambodia’s only natural mineral water and it comes from deep beneath the holy mountain of Phnom Kulen in Banteay Srei District. The ultra-modern bottling plant is open to visitors by advance appointment and makes an interesting side stop when exploring further in Banteay Srei District. Eau Kulen is the recommended mineral water of choice when travelling in Cambodia.

The Cambodia Landmine Museum (CLM; www.cambodialandminemuseum.org) is the most popular non-temple activity in Banteay Srei District. An introduction to the work of Aki Ra and the scourge of landmines in Cambodia, it is a very educational experience for visitors with an interest in contemporary history. The museum houses a large collection of mines, mortars and other weaponry from Cambodia’s long civil war and includes a mock minefield for visitors to spot the dangers. CLM is open from 7.30am to 5pm daily and the requested donation is US$5 per person. Proceeds from the museum are used for landmine awareness campaigns and a rehabilitation and training facility.

Steung Touch is one of the homestay that is well-organized in Banteay Srei and we also serve nice local food and drink. Camping is also available here.

A homestay is an immersive way to learn more about local life in Cambodia by staying with a family. Banteay Srei District is the most convenient place to experience a homestay in the kingdom as it lies just 25km from Siem Reap. There are 13 local homestays in Tbeng, located in an attractive village setting with lots of activities on offer, including learning about rice cultivation, matt waving, and village walks.

Banteay Srey Butterfly Centre (BBC) is one of the largest fully enclosure butterfly centres in South-east Asia with more than 30 species of Cambodian butterflies. It’s also an educational experience as visitors can witness the whole process from egg, caterpillar, pupa to adult stage of butterfly. After enjoying a tour with a friendly local guide, visitors can enjoy lunch and fresh drinks in the onsite Butterfly Café with many butterfly flying around. BBC is open daily all year from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and admission fee $5 for adults and $2 for children (5 to 11 years old).

Prey Kbal Teuk Community Forest (PKT CF) covers around 210 ha and has potential to develop as a community based ecotourism destination thanks to its unique flora and fauna, such as ‘bompong lok’  which is used as a delicacy in some Khmer specialty such as soup or stuffed cake or pitcher plants that are carnivorous and eat small insects. Guided walks are available on nature trails in the forest here.

Srah Doun Riek offers boat trips to visitors on a scenic spot and flooded forest in the community. We also welcome tourist setting in comfortable huts with fresh air enjoying Cambodian food and seeing the nice review of Kulen mountain.

The collection of wild orchids by a Cambodian young man Orchids lover. He welcome to accompany you to trekking to see the wild orchids.

Rom Chong Restaurant is a popular restaurant near the famous Banteay Srei temple. We welcome both independent travellers and tour groups to enjoy lunch at our restaurant. We provide delicious Cambodian and international food, fresh fruit, and a range of drinks, all set in an attractive venue. Car renting is also available here for those wishing to explore the district in more detail.

Srey Kulen Restaurant is a popular restaurant which is located close to Banteay Srei temple and welcomes tour groups reservation. We provide a professional food and drink service set within a comfortable venue. As well as the restaurant, our compound also displays lot of unique wooden furniture for sale.