Rice Fields Sunset and Candlelight Dinner with Live Roneat Music
Overview
Experience a magical Cambodian evening at Baitang SIEM REAP, where golden sunsets, traditional Khmer hospitality, and the enchanting sounds of live Roneat music come together for a memorable dining experience.
Set amidst the peaceful rice fields, Baitang SIEM REAP is a countryside retreat featuring a traditional Khmer wooden house, carefully restored beam by beam. Begin your evening with a refreshing welcome drink as the sun sets over the rice paddies, creating a beautiful backdrop for relaxation and photography.
As twilight falls, take your seat at a private candlelit table inside a charming palm-leaf hut surrounded by the countryside. Enjoy a Khmer-inspired dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients, accompanied by a live Roneat performance that brings the beauty of traditional Cambodian music to your evening.
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or simply looking for a unique cultural experience beyond the usual restaurant setting, this is an opportunity to discover the quieter, more intimate side of Cambodian life.
Highlight
Beautiful Rice Field Sunset: Enjoy golden-hour views across the peaceful countryside of Siem Reap.
Private Candlelight Dining: Savour an intimate dinner in a charming palm-leaf hut surrounded by rice fields.
Live Traditional Khmer Music: Listen to the distinctive, melodic sounds of the Roneat, a traditional Cambodian xylophone.
Khmer-Inspired Cuisine: Discover a thoughtfully prepared dinner featuring fresh local ingredients and Cambodian-inspired flavours.
Authentic Khmer Setting: Experience the charm of a restored traditional Khmer wooden house and its natural surroundings.
Wine and Soft Drinks Included: Enjoy two glasses of wine per person, along with soft drinks.
Rain-Ready Alternative: If the weather does not cooperate, your dinner and live music performance will move to the covered first-floor open space of the traditional wooden house.
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Welcome drink upon arrival at sunset
- Private candlelight dinner with a Khmer-inspired set menu
- Two glasses of wine per person
- Soft drinks during dinner
- Live Roneat music performance
- Private dining arrangement in a countryside setting
- Alternative covered dining arrangement in case of rain
Excludes
- Additional food beyond the included set menu
- Additional alcoholic and other beverages beyond the included drinks
- Transportation to and from Baitang SIEM REAP (available upon request at an additional charge)
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional and always appreciated)
Intinerary
5:00 PM – Arrival, Welcome Drink & Rice Field Sunset
Arrive at Baitang SIEM REAP and settle into the peaceful countryside atmosphere. Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink while watching the changing colours of the sky over the rice fields.
Take your time to explore the grounds, admire the traditional Khmer wooden architecture and its beautiful carvings, or simply relax and enjoy the scenery as the sun sets.
5:45 PM – Private Candlelight Dinner with Live Roneat Music
As evening approaches, your private dining table awaits inside a charming palm-leaf hut, beautifully illuminated by candlelight.
Enjoy a Khmer-inspired dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients, complemented by two glasses of wine per person and soft drinks.
Throughout the evening, a local musician performs live Roneat music, filling the intimate setting with the distinctive, bell-like melodies of this traditional Cambodian xylophone. With the gentle sounds of music, warm candlelight, and the surrounding countryside, every moment offers a special connection to Cambodia’s cultural heritage.
About the Roneat
The Roneat is a traditional Cambodian xylophone used in classical Khmer music. Played with light mallets, its tuned wooden bars produce bright, resonant melodies that are an important part of Cambodia’s musical heritage. Enjoying this live performance in a peaceful countryside setting offers a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional Khmer music up close.
Rainy Weather Arrangements
In the event of rain, your dinner setup, including the candlelight arrangement, will be relocated to the covered first-floor open space of the Baitang wooden house. Your dinner menu and live Roneat performance will remain the same, allowing you to enjoy the evening comfortably.
7:30 PM – End of Experience & Return to Your Hotel
After an enjoyable evening of countryside scenery, Khmer-inspired cuisine, and traditional music, your experience comes to an end. You may arrange your return to your hotel independently or request transportation through Baitang SIEM REAP at an additional charge.
Important Info
- Form
- $59
- Siem Reap