Siem Reap and Angkor: two or three nights

About Siem Reap and Angkor: two or three nights

By the ULTIMATE Phnom Penh Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

Angkor, near Siem Reap, is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia: UNESCO lists the Angkor Archaeological Park, with the remains of the capitals of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th century, including Angkor Wat and the Bayon. Siem Reap is reached by air through Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport, or by coach.

Getting there

By air to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport, or by Giant Ibis coach from Phnom Penh (giantibis.com).

The temples

Angkor Wat at sunrise, the faces of the Bayon in Angkor Thom, the trees of Ta Prohm, and Banteay Srei’s carvings further out.

Allow two or three nights: Angkor cannot be done in a day.

Tickets

Buy the Angkor Pass only from Angkor Enterprise (angkorenterprise.gov.kh) or its ticket centre.

Staying

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, Amansara, Shinta Mani Angkor and Zannier Phum Baitang are among the town’s finest hotels.

Our advice: hire a driver and a licensed guide, start at dawn and rest at midday.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Siem Reap and Angkor: two or three nights before you go.