Apsara Dinner Show in Siem Reap: Dance & Khmer Buffet
Hand gestures that tell stories from Hindu and Buddhist myth, performed live while you eat.
An Apsara dinner show in Siem Reap pairs a traditional Khmer dance performance with a buffet meal at a local venue; hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk are included. The show runs about two hours and features dancers whose hand movements each carry specific meaning from the mythology of the region. Tea and coffee are served during the meal.
2h
Step-by-step itinerary
Apsara dance show and dinner
- Pick up at accommodation by tuk-tuk
- Watch traditional Apsara dance show
- Enjoy Khmer buffet dinner
- Return to accommodation by tuk-tuk
The Experience
The evening starts with pickup at your hotel by tuk-tuk, then you're seated at the venue in time for the performance to begin. Apsaras are female celestial beings in Hindu and Buddhist belief, and the dancers move through gestures that reference their mythological stories—each hand position signifies something different, and the softness of the movements is what makes the form distinctive. You watch the full show from your table while eating.
The buffet includes Khmer staples: Amok, a classic curry cooked in coconut, and Khmer BBQ alongside international options if you prefer something familiar. Tea and coffee come with the meal. The whole experience—arrival, show, dinner—takes about two hours, then the driver brings you back to your accommodation by tuk-tuk.
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk.
- entry to the venue.
- the Apsara dance performance.
- buffet dinner with Khmer and international dishes.
- tea and coffee.
Operated by Passion Indochina Travel
Is this one for you?You're watching rather than participating, and the tuk-tuk pickup and drop-off means you stay based at your hotel for the evening.
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Top questions
What exactly is an Apsara dance and why is it important in Cambodian culture?
Apsara dancers perform movements based on Hindu and Buddhist mythology, where Apsaras are beautiful celestial female beings sent from heaven. The hand gestures are central to the form, with each gesture carrying specific meaning from these mythological stories. It is a traditional folk art form unique to Cambodia.
What kind of food is served at the Apsara dinner show?
The buffet features authentic Khmer dishes including Amok, a classic Cambodian curry cooked in coconut, and Khmer BBQ. International dishes are also available if you prefer them, and tea and coffee are included with the meal.
Does the pickup from my hotel cost extra?
Hotel pickup and drop-off by tuk-tuk are included in the ticket price, so there is no additional charge for transportation to and from the venue.
How long does the whole evening take?
The experience runs about two hours from pickup to return, including the Apsara performance and buffet dinner.
Can I bring children or infants to the show?
Yes, the show is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult's lap during the performance.
Apsara Dinner Show in Siem Reap: Dance & Khmer Buffet
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