Cambodia for many is a terrible past associated with red khmers, these are mines, corruption and bad roads. It is not surprising that many parents prefer the nearest more civilized Thailand Cambodia when they are planning a trip with children. Nevertheless, Cambodia is quite suitable for travel with children, and many modern parents are no longer afraid to go there. Of course, this is not Disneyland, but still, there will be a lot of interesting things for children and institutions. So, at all, it is not necessary to carry the baby on the temples and listen to what they are bored there, it's hot and generally went home.
In addition, you are in a country where it is so easy to find a reliable nanny. Cambodians well love children very much, and if you come to a restaurant, you can simply "pass" the child to the waitress (provided that she did not get down from the legs, serving the crowd of guests, of course), which will entertain your baby, sneak faces and feed it . Just like that because they really adore children. Of course, it is not necessary to ask for help - usually jump to you immediately (if you're lucky).
But what can be done in this town and surroundings with kids.
Riding a horse in rice fields and villages is joy and for adults, and for children. "The Happy Ranch" organize tours for children from six years. Here you can read in more detail about this tour: http://www.thehappyranch.com/
If you sit in the saddle - the occupation is not the most interesting for your children, go to the center of Butterfly Balaja Site. It is located 25 kilometers from the city, with the temple of Bantea Site, and is a small garden, full of tropical plants, between which thousands of beautiful butterflies of all colors flush, which you can only imagine.
Guides at the center are always ready to provide additional information. Naturally, for an additional fee. Here you can read more about input prices and work schedule: http://www.angkorbutterfly.com/bbchome.html. If too lazy to read, then the entrance for adults costs $ 4, for children- $ 2. The center has 7 days a week, from 9 am to 5 pm, all year round.
In Kbal Spean, next to Bantea Site is the first center of conservation in Cambodia - Angkor Center for Biological Diversity Conservation Center. This is a house for a number of animals, for example, Musanga (palm cuckor), gibbones, leopard cats, lizards, as well as animals that are under threat of disappearance. Daily excursions are held at 13:00, but it is better to arrive here early. Here is the site of the center: http://www.accb-cambodia.org/en/index.php.
Climbing in Krorma Yamato is very popular among children of local residents. This is an eight meter climbing with all equipment, the entrance is worth only $ 2 for half an hour or $ 4 for the whole day. Clutter site: http://www.yamato-cambodia.com/en/cafe.html
If you need to buy children's clothing, "Shanti Shop" on The Lane offers a selection of good colorful clothes for children from year to 15 years. And if you forgot to bring toys or books for children, then in "Monument Books" there is a good assortment of children's toys. The store is located next to the old market.
LEMONGRASS SPA can be recommended (http://www.lemongrassgarden.com/) on 202 Sivatha Boulevard and 105b Sivatha Boulevard. Here, with recent times, a special children's Khmer massage, which lasts 45 minutes (without $ 6, with oil is $ 9). Massage make children aged two to 10 years. According to the manager, after such a massage, children fall asleep as angels, so that parents will have the opportunity to try a 90-minute massage if they, of course want.
Going further. Many restaurants in the city are very welcome to families with children. But there are several "excellent students" in this regard. "Tangram Garden" Next to Wat Damenak (on the contrary) - a new beautiful restaurant with a garden and a wide variety of Western and Khmer dishes. They have a zone for games in the garden, so your angels can frolic there, and you are limited to relax or dine.
"Kanell" On High School RD is a very beautiful, exotic restaurant with a garden and a delicious French-Khmer menu. In the back of the garden there is a small pool, where you can swim for free. In general, this restaurant is very popular among local residents with children. Besides the fact that the pool has fun, you will be offered a special "Prbaissy" menu - hamburgers and snacks. Towels are also provided.
In general, many hotels and restaurants with pools allow you not to guests to swim, of course, for a fee. So it's easier sometimes just order food from the menu and at the same time to swim. Can advise River Garden where there is a pool-frog with salted water with a waterfall and a deep pool at the other end of the garden. Plus lounge chairs and in general this is a great place to stay. The entrance to the pools is free if you order something in the restaurant. By the way, be moderate in the choice of swimsuit - the guests in the thong are not welcome. Towels and rescue circles can be rented.
Another popular pool, one of the largest in Siem Ripe, is located at the hotel. Angkor Era Hotel..
For $ 8 ($ 2 for children under 12 years old) you can use their pool, sauna, steam room and gym. The price for adults also includes one hour of Khmer massage. The hotel is popular among Asian tourist groups, but usually quietly in the middle of the week during the daytime.
Downtown, "Le Grand Café" On Street 9 is a beautiful old colonial building building, which is directly opposite the old market. On the second floor there is a small zone for children (on the right side). Here you can leave them, but again, they are pretty simple to follow, sitting at the table nearby, enjoying coffee or dinner.
A place that is intended exclusively for children in Siem Ripe Jungle Junction. . This is a house of fun for children outdoors, with a playground, a sandbox, a large inflatable castle and trampoline.
All this is in the shade, so it is not necessary to worry that your kids overheat in the sun.
The room has a soft gaming room with balls and cinema. Pay $ 10 per table, and your children will be able to play for free.
Otherwise, the entrance costs $ 2 for each child. The undoubted plus in the Jungle Junction - the presence of changing tables in the bathrooms (below and at the top) - naturally, so much more convenient to change the kids.