Add Angkor Wat to Your Must-Visit List

Siem Reap is currently very safe, with locals reassuring visitors that even if you get drunk and fall on the roadside at night, it’s okay. B It's recommended to buy a three-day ticket for Angkor Wat, which is valid for 10 days, allowing you to choose any three days to visit. Initially, we were confused about why the visit needed to be so long, but once there, many people will guide you. Angkor Wat can be seen as a collection of temple complexes, divided into traditional routes for tourists: the small circuit, the big circuit, and the outer circuit. Angkor Wat is truly worth visiting, offering a grand shock! On the first day, head to the 'Angkor Wat Ticket Center' in the afternoon; buying tickets after 4:30 PM gives you a free half-day. Take a taxi to 'Phnom Bakheng' to watch the sunset. If you arrive early, visit the Angkor National Museum for some background knowledge. On the second day, rent a tuk-tuk for the small circuit and watch the sunrise. The small circuit is the highlight, and it’s best to hire a guide to understand the fascinating mural stories. On the third day, continue with the big circuit, renting a tuk-tuk again. Hiring a guide is optional; if you have the budget, do so. If not, communicate with the tuk-tuk driver about your big circuit plans—they know where to take you. On the fourth day, no guide is needed for the outer circuit. You can rent a large vehicle or a motorcycle. Renting a motorcycle costs $9 per day, which is economical, but the journey is long. The outer circuit recommends visiting Banteay Srei, Beng Mealea, and Bakong Temple. Alternatively, go directly to Tonle Sap Lake for the sunset. If renting a motorcycle, you can skip Banteay Srei as it’s very small. After Bakong Temple, Beng Mealea is the best place to end your Angkor Wat journey, providing a visual impact after two days of aesthetic fatigue. On the fifth day, Tonle Sap Lake is available for boat tours anytime, which is cost-effective for around five people. If planning for sunset, visit the Angkor National Museum in the morning. Taxi apps: PassApp (local taxi app) is cheaper, and Grab (Southeast Asia-wide) is also available. My motorcycle rental address: POR Scooter & Bike Rental, located 200 meters south and east of Central Privilege Hotel. Phnom Penh one-day tour: If transiting through Phnom Penh, half a day or a full day is sufficient. Morning: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, rent an audio guide. Afternoon: Sit at the square next to the Royal Palace and watch the pigeons. Evening: Visit the night market or leave. Food in Phnom Penh is more expensive than in Siem Reap, and museum prices are high, with none being particularly recommended. #Cambodia #AngkorWat #SiemReap #PhnomPenh #CambodiaSiemReap #CambodiaAngkorWat #AngkorWatTravel