Siem Reap, Cambodia
Angkor: A Lost Civilisation in the Jungle
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The temple city of Angkor is one of humanity's great achievements — vast, intricate and slowly being reclaimed by the jungle.
The must-sees
Sunrise at Angkor Wat, the giant stone faces of Bayon, and the tree-strangled ruins of Ta Prohm made famous by Tomb Raider.
Good to know
Buy a multi-day pass, dress modestly, and start early to beat the heat. Base yourself in lively Siem Reap, an easy, friendly town.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Siem Reap
Sunrise over Angkor
- Angkor Wat
- Angkor Wat
- Bayon Temple
- Boutique Hotel, Siem Reap
- Delhi (DEL) → Siem Reap (SAI)
💡 Buy the multi-day Angkor pass and start Angkor Wat before dawn — the sunrise over the towers is the trip’s defining moment.
Day 2 — Siem Reap
Jungle temples
- Ta Prohm Temple
- Banteay Srei
- Preah Khan Temple
- Boutique Hotel, Siem Reap
Day 3 — Siem Reap
Lake & town
- Tonlé Sap
- Street 08
- Angkor National Museum
- Boutique Hotel, Siem Reap
Temple days
- • Shoulders & knees covered for temples
- • Sun hat, sunscreen & lots of water
- • Comfortable walking shoes
- • US dollars (widely used)
- • A scarf for the dust
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