As the highlight of any trip to the country, a tour of Angkor Wat is on the bucket list of many travellers due to the sheer scale and size of this mammoth temple compound in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Tickets
Travellers should know that they cannot purchase tickets to Angkor Wat beforehand or via a tour operator; they must buy the entrance tickets from the Ticket Shop at the venue, which opens for business at 5 am. One-day, three-day, and one-week tickets are available, so you can visit the site as many times as you like.
Get a Head Start
As a temple that’s spread out across several acres and that is also exposed to the elements, it is crucial to start your tour of Angkor Wat as early as possible. The crowds only tend to increase as the day wears on and those who have only one day in Siem Reap to visit the site will find that they do not have enough time to explore even the main attractions. Those based at Anantara Angkor Resort and other hotels will find that visiting Angkor Wat tops most Siem Reap things to do lists.
Angkor Thom
One of the first sections of Angkor Wat visitors will come across is Angkor Thom, which was the former capital of Cambodia but is now home to several ancient ruins.
Bayon
As one of the most photographed sights in Angkor Wat, the Bayon Temple, with its stone-carved faces, is among the most awe-inspiring areas of the temple compound.
Baphuon Temple
Beautifully restored, this ancient temple, made up of 300,000 stone blocks, is where you will find a reclining Buddha statue.
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