First of all, Siem Reap is much smaller and more quiet than Saigon. I would describe the town as a beach community, without the beach. Only a large very polluted lake. The Cambodian people are also different. The biggest difference shows when you first begin interacting with them, they are always smiling. ALWAYS! Without fail, you will see a smile on just about every Cambodian face.
The day market in Siem Reap is much more locally oriented. They sell staple products like rice, vegetables, soaps and detergents, basic clothing, etc... And they don't try to hassle you as you walk through, probably because they know the tourists aren't going to be buying rice in bulk.
Siem Reap is dominated by tourism and the temples. The temples are why you go to Siem Reap - there is virtually nothing else to do. There is the floating village, but I can't imagine that a lot of tourists actually make it out there.
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