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The Angkor Archaeological Park is

home to the magnificent Khmer temple
ruins of Angkor, including the legendary
Angkor Wat, Bayon and dozens of other
Angkor ancient ruins of the Angkorian-era
Archaeological Park (9th-13th century) Khmer Empire. The
Information Park encompasses more than 400
Park Admission square kilometers just outside Siem
What to Bring Reap City in northwestern Cambodia
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and is a World Heritage Site.
the Temples The temple ruins of Angkor contained within the Angkor Archaeological Park
Tour Guides represent the remnants of the millennium-old Angkorian-era capitals of the ancient
Khmer Empire. The Khmer people were and are the dominant ethnic group in
Angkor Temple
Cambodia. The name ‘Angkor’ refers to the Angkorian-era Khmer Empire that
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stretched across much of mainland Southeast Asia between the 9th and 15th
Complete Guide to the
Temples of Angkor: Temple
centuries A.D., and also refers to the capital city of the Empire that was centered
Index north of Siem Reap Cambodia. The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses
Temple Itineraries the main temple ruins of the Angkorian capitals located in the Siem Reap area.
A Brief History of the Khmer Most of these temples were constructed between the 9th and 12th century A.D.
Empire in the Angkorian Era and represent the pinnacle of ancient Khmer
Angkor Maps architecture, art and civilization. At its
Map: Angkor Archaeological
height, the Age of Angkor was a time
Park: Greater Park Area wealth and power for the Khmer Empire.
Map: Angkor Archaeological The capital city at Angkor was populated by
Park: Main Park Area more than a million people, Khmer kings
Map: Angkor Archaeological constructed vast waterworks and grand
Park: Central Angkor Thom
temples and the Empire's military, economic
Western Cambodia Road and cultural dominance held sway over the
Map: Remote Temples
area of modern Cambodia, as well as much
Map: Koh Ker, Main temple
Aea of Thailand, southern Vietnam and Laos.
Map: Sambor Prei Kuk, Main Siem Reap City is the gateway to the Angkor Archaeological Park. There
Temple Area are no hotels within the Park grounds and most visitors stay in Siem Reap where
Siem Reap and Area almost all of the area's hotels and restaurants are located. Siem Reap City is
Information just south of the Angkor Archaeological Park with the Park entrance located
only 3km north of town. With the exception of the Roluos Group of temples 13km
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east of Siem Reap, the most important temple ruin are within 6-25km north of
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Getting to/from/around Siem

Reap and the Temples town, the closest major temple being Angkor Wat. To arrange your visit to the
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Angkor Archaeological Park you will need to decide how long to stay, purchase
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an admission pass, arrange transportation to the temples, obtain a guidebook or
Reap tour guide and plan out your temple itinerary.
Tonle Sap Lake and the Prek
Toal Bird Sanctuary
Admission / How Long to Stay
Traditional Dance
Performances (Apsara Dance)
You must possess an admission pass (an 'Angkor Pass') to visit the temples and
sites in the Angkor Archaeological Park. Passes may be purchased at the main
Other Cities in entrance on the road to Angkor Wat. One-day tickets only can be purchased at
Cambodia the secondary tollgate on airport road entrance near Angkor Wat and at Banteay
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to visit all of the major temples once, a few of the minor ones and have a little
extra time at your favorites. Seven days is enough time to really explore some of
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Page your favorite ruins and visit many of the minor structures as well. One
passport-sized photo is require at time of purchase of three and seven day
passes. If you do not have a photo, free photos are provided at the main
entrance, though this can be a time consuming process at peak entrance hours.

Visiting hours are 5:00AM - 6:00PM. Angkor Wat closes at 6:00PM, Banteay
Srey closes at 5:00PM and Kbal Spean at 3:00PM. Always carry your ticket. It
will be checked upon each park entry and at major temples. There is a significant
fine for not possessing a valid ticket inside the park. A regular admission ticket is
not required to visit Phnom Kulen, Koh Ker or Beng Melea, but there is a
separate entrance fee of $20, $10 and $5, respectively.

Temple Itineraries
There are dozens of temple ruins in the Angkor Archaeological Park spread
across more than 400 square km. all in different states of ruin and displaying a
range of artistic and architectural styles. To get the most from your limited time at
the Park you will need to plan a temple itinerary. Your personal temple itinerary
depends largely on how much time you have and your level of interest, though
some temples are ‘must sees.’ See the suggested itineraries page for much
more.

What to Bring
Wear light, airy, covering clothing to protect yourself from the sun and

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mosquitoes. The sun can be intense so bring a hat, sunglasses and perhaps
sunscreen. Consider buying a traditional Khmer scarf (krama) to keep the sun off
your neck. Carry a raincoat during the wet season, though you will probably only
need it in the afternoon. You should have mosquito repellent for sunrise and
sunset hours. Wear practical shoes for climbing narrow steps and walking on
uneven surfaces. For serious temple explorers, a flashlight, notebook and
compass can come in handy. Books, refreshments, trinkets, postcards and film
are available from small vendors throughout the temple complex.

Transportation to and around the Temples

The temples are too far apart to make foot travel practical (though some hearty
visitors are hiking it anyway). Transportation options include: two-person
motorcycle trailers (‘moto-romauk’) average $10-$13; car taxis $20-$25/day;
motorcycle taxi (‘motodup’) for $6-$9/day; bicycles for $2-$3/day. Transportation
to the temples is usually hired by the day. Prices go up for distant temples (e.g.
Banteay Srey, Phnom Kulen, Kbal Spean, Koh Ker). Bicycling around the temples
is becoming more popular. If you have the time to spare, the roads are good and
the distances are about right for a bicycle. Your hotel or travel agent can arrange
transportation.

Motorcycle Taxis and Trailers (Moto-romauks,

'tuk-tuks')
Two-person motorcycle trailers (moto-romauks) have
surpassed motorcycle taxis (motodups) as the most
popular form of transport. Tuk-tuks are covered offering
some protection from sun and rain. In Siem Reap most
drivers speak some English.
For short trips around the town, foreigners are
expected to pay 2000-4000R for motodups and about
twice that for a motorcycle trailer. To the temples,
transportation is usually rented by the day. Rates run
$6-$9/day for a motodup, and about $10-$15/day for
motorcycle trailers.

Angkor Wat Driver & Fixer

Vans, cars, tours, tour guides.
Tel: +(855) (0)92-890005
angkorwatdriver_fixer@yahoo.co.uk
www.geocities.com/phansy_service/AngkorWatGuide.html

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Mr. Borin
Tuk-tuk driver
www.angkorwat-tuktuk.com/index.html

Car Taxi
Cars taxis are usually hired on a daily basis. The
average car taxi is a fairly new Toyota Camry with
air-conditioning. Car taxis run around $20-$25 per day
to tour the main temple area and town. There are extra
charges if you want to go to more distant temples such
as Banteay Srey, Kbal Spean, Phnom Kulen, etc. The driver will charge about
$10 extra to visit Banteay Srey.

Angkor Wat Driver & Fixer

Vans, cars, tours, tour guides.
Tel: +(855) (0)92-890005
angkorwatdriver_fixer@yahoo.co.uk
www.geocities.com/phansy_service/AngkorWatGuide.html

Bicycle Rental
Bicycling is quickly becoming a popular way to visit the temples. The roads
between the main temples are paved and the distances are about right for a
bicycle touring. Bring sun screen, a good hat, water and a Cambodian scarf to
keep the sun off your neck. Many of the guesthouses, hotels have bicycles for
rent. $1.5-$4/day depending on the type and quality of the bike.

Electric Bicycles
Battery-powered bicycles, offering individual,
motorized, eco-friendly transportation, can be rented
for $4 per day. The battery is good for about 30km or
one hour, and there are bicycle substations located
throughout the main temple complex to replenish the
battery as you visit the temples. Many guesthouses rent the bicycles. The main
rental office in just off the road from town to Angkor Wat.

Motorcycle Rental
Tourists are no longer allowed to rent motorcycles or cars, or drive a vehicle in
Siem Reap.

Small Group Tours

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Set itinerary, mini bus tours of the temples can be an

economical alternative to hiring your own car and driver.
Some travel agencies run minibuses capable of carrying
between 10 and 25 people on set tours of the temples.
The price includes guide and transportation. Book a
tour through ATS, Neak Krorhorm, VLK or DataSight. Also see the Travel Agent
page.

And other ways of getting around the temples...

Elephant Rides
During the day, elephants await customers near Bayon
and at the South Gate of Angkor Thom and they offer
rides between those two points. $10-$15 for a 20-30
minute ride. In the evenings the elephants move from
Bayon and are stationed at the base of Phnom
Bakheng, ready to transport passengers up the hill for
sunset ($15 for the ride up and, if you chose to ride down instead of walk, $10
for the ride down.)

Helicopter Rides
Helicopters Cambodia is a New Zealand owned operation based at the Siem
Reap airport, offering scenic flights around the Angkor temples as well as
specialized temple tours, aerial filming, photography, charters and more. Hup
Guan Street behind the Center Market.
Tel: +(855) (0)12-814500, +(855) (0)12-791724
www.helicopterscambodia.com

Sokha Helicopters Sokha Helicopters offer scenic helicopter tours of the

temples beginning at $50/pax. Specialized tours, aerial photography, charter
services. Multiple aircraft. Conveniently located next to the big, yellow balloon
about 1km from Angkor Wat on the road from the airport to Angkor Wat. Walk-in
customer welcome.
For reservations call: +(855) (0)12-1848891, +(855) (0)16-731468
www.sokhahelicopters.com

Balloon Rides
Take a tethered helium balloon ride 200 meters straight up
for an amazing aerial view of Angkor Wat, Phnom
Bakheng, West Baray and the surrounding countryside.

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Bring a camera and binoculars if you have them. The big,

yellow balloon is based about 1 kilometer west from
Angkor Wat on the road from the airport to Angkor Wat.
Tel: +(855) (0)12-520810

Tour Guides
Whether you use a guidebook or hire a tour guide, it is essential to have some
sort of guide lest the temples become just so many impressive piles of rocks.
Tour guides are particularly helpful in explaining the bas-reliefs and history of the
temples. Tour guides can be hired through most hotels and travel agents. Most
guides ask $20-$25/day.

You can either hire a tour guide and transport separately (usually through your
guesthouse or a travel agent) or book a group tour through a travel agent in town
such as ATS, Neak Krorhorm, VLK and Data Sight Travel. Group tours remove
many of the hassles, and depending on your requirements, cost about the same
or less than doing it yourself, especially for the lone traveler. On the other hand,
you do lose some freedom and a bit of the adventurous atmosphere of Angkor.
Some places focus on specialty tours such as distant temple, Tonle Sap and
photographer’s tours by Peace of Angkor Villa and dirt bike/4WD adventure and
cultural tours by Hidden Cambodia Adventure Tours.

This website is the on-line versions of Canby Publications Co. Ltd.'s popular city/travel
guides to Cambodia: The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide, The Siem Reap Angkor Visitors
Guide and The Sihanoukville Visitors Guide, (which also include guides to Battambang,
Banlung, Kampot, Koh Kong and Kep.) Canby Publications' guides and maps are available
free of charge at select hotels, restaurants, travel agents and other locations in Cambodia, and
through select travel agents in Thailand and worldwide.

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