How to visit the temples

Planning a trip to Siem Reap but not sure how to see the Angkor temples?

Six kilometers from Siem Reap town is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Archaeological Park.

How big is the temple complex?

Many visitors don’t fully comprehend how expansive the Angkor Archaeological Park is until they arrive. Even when looking at an Angkor map it is impossible to properly judge the enormity of it until you are actually there. Getting around on foot in unrealistic (especially in the Cambodian heat). Instead, travelers can get from temple to temple by car, tuk-tuk, bicycle or motorbike. Tuk-tuk is by far the most popular transportation, as it gives you a nice breather in between, while you still get to take in the scenery. From Babel it should take around 20 minutes by tuk-tuk.

Where do I buy the tickets?

You'll need a pass to enter the Angkor Park. This is a personal pass, and there are 4 ways to obtain this pass:

1. Angkor Park Pass Ticket Counters. Your driver can take you here before you go out to the temples. You can pay with card or cash directly at the counter. You will get the pass on a paper that you will need to take good care of. The ticket office is open each day from 4.30 am to 5.30 pm.

2. Use our QR-code at the reception that will take you directly to the official website: https://angkorenterprise.gov.kh/

   Here you will get your ticket on your smart phone. Take a screenshot of the pass to make sure you have it available even without an internet connection.

3. Download the APP. This app is available for both android and apple.

   The app is called “Angkor Pass”.

4. On the ground floor of Heritage Walk shopping mall there are machines where you can get your 1-day pass ONLY.

Tickets are $37 for a 1-day pass, $62 for 3 days, and $72 for 7 days.

Kids under 12 years old are free. Please bring a photo of your child’s passport to prove your child’s age.

Which temples should I visit?

The three most well-known temples are Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Bayon. However, the area is home to more than 1,000 temples and many of the less known temples are absolutely worth exploring. The Small tour/Small circuit includes these 3 main temples. There is also a big tour/Big circuit - this does not include the main 3 temples, but some very beautiful, more secluded and less visited temples in the temple complex. We also offer the Full day Angkor Tour which includes both the small and the big tour. It is well worth doing this if you only have one day, and want to see as much as possible.