About Angkor Temples- Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park.

Angkor Wat is an incredible archaeological site sprawled over an area of 400-square-kilometers. It is full of remarkable beauty, architecture, and natural wonders. It is a huge city with many temples in it. The temple was built by a king named Suryavarman II. It was built using a tough material called laterite, surrounded by a 650-foot-wide (200 m) moat. The temple is full of mystical inscriptions, architectural beauty and religious art spread all over. Originally it was a Hindu temple dedicated to the God Vishnu, later it was turned into Buddhist temple and statues of Buddha were added to its existing rich artwork. It is an example of Hindu-Buddhist architecture that took 30 years to complete. It is a work of art that attracts visitors from all over the world, indeed a place that offers peace and solitude of mind.

Must See

  • Stunning view of the temple during sunrise and sunset
  • Amazing sculptures
  • Temple architecture
  • Carvings on the temple walls
  • Impressive galleries in the temple complex
  • Lake on the opposite side of the temple

How to reach

It is near to the city center and one can hire taxis, bikes, bicycles, tuk-tuks or tourist buses. Metro and local train services are not available in Siem Reap. Local buses stop only at their stations so it is not advisable, tourists can book tour buses for 1-day tours or as suitable. Taxis can be hired for a full day at the cost of $30 for a full day for 2 people. Tuk-tuks can be hired for a full day at the cost of $13 to $16 and can accommodate 4 people. Motorbikes cost for a full day range $3 to $10 and are easily available in the city at all places.

 

 

 

Tips

  • Children under 12 have free entry to the national park, proof of age is required.
  • The pass tickets are not refundable/transferable.
  • Dress respectfully covering your shoulders, chest, and knees.
  • Code of conduct should be decent and sober.
  • Smoking is prohibited, it is a religious place.
  • Touching of carvings of the temple is not allowed.
  • Food inside the premises is costly and one can carry packed lunch.
  • Wear hats and sunscreen to protect oneself from the sun.

     

Visit Time

Sunday:     12:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Monday:        7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday:       7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday:  7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thursday:      7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday:           7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:       7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

2 to 3 hours

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

The tourist pass for one-day is $37, for three-day pass $40 to $62 and for a seven-day pass $60 to $72.

The visitors can cover it by taking one-day tour pass, three-day tour pass, seven-day tour pass or more as time permits.

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 3 days

 

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Weather

Few Clouds 25.78°C

 

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