Siem Reap golf courses
Siem Reap is a beautiful city in one of the northern provinces of Cambodia and is not a name that springs to mind when considering a golf holiday but actually it is home to three superb golf courses and it has a lot to offer for tourists and golfing enthusiasts alike. Due to the warm year-round temperatures in Siem Reap golf can be played at any time and although it’s not internationally renowned as a golfing hot spot, the city has no less than three championship level courses.
The combination of modern amenities, local Cambodian life and relaxed atmosphere make playing golf in Siem Reap a real pleasure. Not only do you have a choice of three tremendous golf courses, you also have the additional benefit of being close to some of Cambodia’s greatest temples.
Playing golf in Siem Reap is easy thanks to the Siem Reap International Airport, which is the second largest in Cambodia. There are separate terminals for domestic and international flights and as with many destinations in this part of the world, you are only one stop away from being in Siem Reap. Flights from countries such as the United Kingdom and USA usually stop in China, so why not combine your golf in Siem Reap with a round or two in China?
Best Time to Visit Siem Reap on Golf Holiday
When planning a trip to play golf in Siem Reap, you must consider the climate. Siem Reap has a tropical climate, meaning the summer has plenty of rainfall while the winter has very little. For optimum golf playing conditions in Siem Reap, you should visit between November and February. This is the dry period and temperatures are also a little cooler than at other times of the year.
The hottest month is April, when temperatures can make playing golf difficult and the rainy season is between May and October, with September being the wettest month. So, if you want a good chance of cool and dry conditions when playing golf in Siem Reap, try and book your trip between October and March.
