🌿 Ancient Wonders & Solo Adventures: Angkor Wat, Cambodia! 🏛️

#asiabudgetchallenge ### **📍 Destination:** **Angkor Archaeological Park** (Siem Reap, Cambodia) – The world’s largest religious monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a bucket-list spiritual journey. --- ### **💰 Budget Breakdown (3D/2N Solo Trip in USD):** - **Visa:** $30 (e-Visa or on arrival) - **Entrance Pass:** - 1-Day: $37 | 3-Day: $62 (best for solo explorers) - **Transport:** - **Tuk-tuk (Temple Hopping):** ~$15-$20/day (negotiate!) - **Bicycle Rental:** ~$5/day (for the adventurous) - **Accommodation:** - Hostel (dorm): $5-$10/night | Boutique guesthouse: $15-$30/night - **Food:** - Street food/local eateries: $1-$3/meal - Café/restaurant: $5-$10/meal - **Extras:** - Sunrise tour (optional): $10-$15 - Guidebook/tips: $5-$10 **📌 Total Estimated Cost:** **$100-$200** (excluding flights) --- ### **💡 Solo Traveler Tips:** ✅ **Best Time to Visit:** **Nov-Feb** (cool & dry). Avoid April (extreme heat). ✅ **Sunrise at Angkor Wat:** Arrive by 5 AM (bring a flashlight!). Skip the crowds by exploring **Banteay Kdei or Preah Khan** afterward. ✅ **Temple Must-Sees:** - **Angkor Wat** (main complex) - **Ta Prohm** (Tomb Raider vibes!) - **Bayon** (smiling stone faces) - **Phnom Bakheng** (sunset spot) ✅ **Dress Code:** Cover shoulders/knees (sacred site). Light, breathable fabric! ✅ **Avoid Scams:** - Only buy tickets at the **official center** (not from touts). - Agree on tuk-tuk prices **before** riding. ✅ **Food Recs:** - Try **Fish Amok** (Cambodian curry) & **Kuy Teav** (noodle soup). - **Night Markets:** Psar Chaa or Angkor Night Market. --- ### **📸 Instagram Hashtags:** #angkorwat #solotravelcambodia #templerun #unesco #wanderlust #sunriseatangkor #lostcity #traveldeep #cambodiadiaries #ancientwonders --- **🌅 Ready for Adventure?** Pack light, wake up early, and let Angkor’s magic transport you through time! ✨ *(No icons, clean & minimal – as requested!)*