The Old Market (also known as Psar Char) of Siem Reap is open from the early hours to sunset, and is made up of both a wet and dry section. The wet market offers daily supplies of vegetable, fish and meat to locals, although it is said that goods are pricier here than other local markets in the less touristy areas. It is quite a sight to see the busy market sellers sitting or squatting on their stall tables amongst the fruit and vegetables.
vegetable seller
fish seller slicing up fish for a customer
The dry section of the Old Market is targetted for tourists, with stalls lined up selling a wide variety of souvenirs.
alleys of bags, purses, fabrics, sarongs and clothing
Khmer fish stew (known as amok and used as a key ingredient in Cambodian dishes), in little gift packages, can be ideal souvenirs
reproductions of statues and paintings of Angkor
Psar Char for old market sounds very much like the cantonese dialect version of market. I love visiting markets in my travels. There’s so much to see and experience.
hi mei teng, now that u mention it, it does sound abit like the malaysian cantonese ‘pa-sat’ or in malay ‘pasar’. and like urself, i like visiting markets when i travel as there’s always such a buzz and it’s a very colourful scene – will be updating soon on other local markets in cambodia and thailand.
I love to visit old and historical places. They are quite good for photography.
This market scene and setting reminds me of those in Bali and Phuket, typical South East Asian market place.
Btw, thanks for letting me know that my feeds is down. It was caused by some error of my theme function.php and I’ve rectified it immediately.
I should’ve bought those Amok spices, I am really missing that dish.
can’t find it anywhere else in the world
nice set!
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ah lechua, how many places did u visit in ur break ?? amazing… i see u have done a lot of homework !
cecil: no probs.. & thanks for linking back to this site!
ron: hey.. came across a recipe link for making the amok paste – maybe you can try making the paste and the dish! http://www.whatyouhavingforyourtea.com/2008/01/04/cambodian-fish-amok/
laiys: just a few haha
Market is a good place for visit and get souvenirs! Pictures are colorful!
rafael: yup totally agree… and gotta bargain usually!
Hahah… I bought most of the stuffs you snapped in the photos. Spices, shawls, clothes, handicrafts, painting… Good bargain especially I was there during the low season (but hot like in hell…not recommended to go in May/June).
haha.. just saw your post on shopping at old market.. so u surely got carried away with the goodies!