We traveled to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh which is the main town near the Angkor temples.
Angkor Wat is the most famous temple as it is an ancient temple complex in Cambodia that was the center of the Khmer empire that once ruled most of Southeast Asia.
It is the largest religious monument in the world. From the 16th century, Angkor Wat was neglected but was never completely abandoned with Angkor Wat being reclaimed by the jungle.
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To visit Angkor Wat, an entry permit or Temple Pass is required to enter the Angkor temples unless you are Cambodian.
The entry permit is valid for all of the Angkor temples in the area. A 1-day pass is $37 USD, a 3-day is $62 USD, and a 7-day is $72 USD.
We used a tuk-tuk for the day which cost us $20. There are loads of food and drink options within Angkor though a little pricey. Advisable to bring your own water to avoid paying the high prices for water.
Some of the temples of Angkor we visited.
Angkor Wat
As the largest religious monument in the entire world was constructed as a Hindu temple by the Khmer Empire but changed to a Buddhist temple by the 12th Century.
The Bayon
The Bayon temple stands in the center of Angkor Thom and is the temple where you will find many statues of faces.
Preah Khan
Preah Khan temple was built in the 12th century for King Jayavarman VII to honor his father. It is located northeast of Angkor Thom.
Ta Prohm
The Ta Prohm temple is still covered by the jungle, representing what it must have been like to re-discover the ancient temples back in the 19th Century.
Wrapping Up
And that’s it for now! I’d love to know if this guide on visiting the Angkor Wat temples in Cambodia. has helped you. Let me know if you have any questions and let me know if there are any more places to visit in Cambodia.
