The Angkor Archaeological Park is not only home to the world-famous Angkor Wat temple, but many of the other temples built during the Khmer empire. During the Angkor era, the Khmer people were very prolific builders and built vast cities, huge temples, religious shrines, massive reservoirs and many more things. Many of these ancient structures are still visible today and are visited by thousands of tourists every day.
This blog post will tell you about everything you need to know about the Angkor Park including tickets, opening times, health and safety advice, and more.
Angkor Tickets
If you want to see the temples, you’ll need to buy a temple pass. Everyone has to buy one and there are no exceptions. Only Cambodian citizens don’t need a ticket. Moreover, there are not discounts available for students, groups or any other reason.
The prices are $37 for a 1-day pass, $62 for a 3-day pass and $72 for a 7-day pass. If you buy a 3-day pass, you can use it on any three days within 10 days of purchasing the ticket. If you buy a 7-day pass, you can use it for any 7 days within 1 month of purchasing the ticket.
When you enter the park or any of the temples you will be required to show your card.
What happens if you lose your card?
Losing your card can be a problem. You should keep it safe. There are no replacement tickets available. If you are found to be in the Angkor Park without a valid ticket, you could be fined between $100 and $300.
Park Opening Times
Most of the temples open at 7:30am. However, Angkor Wat is open from 5:30am to allow people to enjoy the sunset. Similarly, most temples close at 5:30, but Srah Srang and Phnom Bakheng are open later because they are popular places for people to enjoy the sunset.
Getting Around
If you book a tour with Peacock Asia Tours, we will arrange suitable transport for you. It’s possible to get around with a bicycle, e-bike, moto, tuk tuk, car, minivan, minibus or even a large tour bus. The Angkor Park has good roads throughout and it’s generally pretty easy to get around.
Eating in the Park
There are many local restaurants located inside Angkor Park. Generally, on our tours we will stop to eat at a local restaurant. Please note, that there is very little western food available and local restaurants might have different hygiene standards to what you are used to. We do know the best places to eat at various places throughout the park and we will take you where you want to go. There is a small bakery near Angkor Wat if you want some western style food. Moreover, on some tours, we may have time to go back to the hotel or head into Siem Reap town for a bite to eat.
Buying Souvenirs
You should refrain from buying things from the children in the park. It only encourages them and their families to not send them to school. You can buy food, water, and souvenirs from one of the many market stalls from various locations around the park. If you need help to discuss the price, we are more than happy to help. However, most sellers in the park speak enough English to be able to haggle with you!
If you have any questions or queries about the Angkor Archaeological Park, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
