Tourism in Cambodia – Angkor wat, Siem Reap
Angkor Wat is located in the
historical and mythical city of Siem Reap.
Siem Reap
In terms of population, Siem Reap
is 5th largest city of Cambodia. During 2018, out of more than 6.2
million visitors to Cambodia, majority of them visited Angkor temples. In terms of number of passengers, this city
has a second largest airport of Cambodia.
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| Angkor Wat View |
The historical city of Siem Reap
is tourism paradise of ancient and world heritage centres. Angkor Wat Temple, some of the important
destinations in Siem Reap are:
- Bayon Temple
- Visit around Tonle Sap Lake
- Ta Prohm Temple
- Kulen Waterfall
- Banteay Srei Temple
- Baksei Chamkrong temple
- Classical dancing at Hotel Grande de Angkor
- National Museum
- Landmine Museum
- Preah Khan Temple
- Bird Sanctuary at Prek Toal
- Crocodile farm
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| Crocodile Farm, Siem Reap |
Hotels in Siem Reap
Either you are travelling from
Phonm Penh or international tourist arrival on Siem Reap airport, first thing
to look for is hotel in Siem Reap. You can either book Siem Reap hotel well before
arrival but you can get it ranging from few dollars to few hundred dollars. Beware of peak season when prices are
higher. Anyhow, there are more than 500
hotels in Siem Reap.
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| Hotel in Siem Reap |
Transportation around Siem Reap or to Angkor Compound
Most convenient option is to get
a tuk-tuk to get around Angkor or the city.
Depending on your negotiation skills, you may end up paying anything 1 $
or plus. Hotels in Siem Reap have their own services for transportation around
city to temples.
Tourists in Siem reap who had 3
to 7 days pass to Angkor Temples, rent a bicycle and roam around according to
their choice. Bicycle parking is
available outside temples.
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| Angkor Wat - Outside View |
Entrance Fees for Angkor Complex
There are three options for International
Tourists, 1 day pass for $ 37, 3 days pass for $ 62 and 7 days pass for
$72. There are no charges for local
tourists. Ticket counters accept
currency (USD and Cambodia Riels) and credit cards. Once you pay price of respective
day(s) visit option, you are asked to stand in front of camera. They issue
ticket with your picture on it. It’s a huge
temple complex so you have to plan in advance the priorities are temple
options.
Photography especially Sunrise and Sunset
Angkor Wat is considered as one
of the favourite destination of photographers for morning or evening shoots to
capture sunrise or sunset from Angkor.
Locals also consider this ancient
city for their wedding photo shoots. Anyhow,
the whole compound is photography paradise.
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| Angkor Wat entrance at noon |
Food and Drinks:
There are some local food outlets
available outside and inside the temple.
Plenty of coconut water sellers are seen around the Angkor Wat. In order to avoid dehydration, you may choose
Coconuts, lemon and honey drinks, cold drinks or water.
Some of the tourists take a break
in noon for lunch and they come back to temple compound afterwards. Food options in the city are quite diverse,
developed according to tourists’ taste and choice. A lot of fast food options
are available like KFC, Burger King…..
Tips for Visiting Temples:
Tourists have to consider few precautions
before the trip. Some of the important
tips are provided in the link below:
