Angkor Wat Temple Guide

The ancient temple of Angkor Wat and the other temples in the Archaeological Park are popular tourist attractions and the local authorities have passed a number of rules to protect the temples and the other guests in the park. 

Tickets

The cost to enter the Angkor Archaeological Park is $37 for a one-day pass, $62 for a 3 day pass, and $72 for a one-week pass. You must buy your ticket from the ticket office before entering the park. You will have your photo taken and it will printed on the card. You must show your card when you enter the park and at each entrance to the temples. If you lose your card, there is a fine to pay.

Clothing

You need to wear appropriate clothing when entering the temples. You must cover your shoulders and knees. You can temporarily cover your body inside the temples with a scarf. You also shouldn’t wear clothes which are offensive to other people. Unfortunately, there has been the need to remind some guests to put some clothes on in recent years, but Cambodia is a conservative country and local customs should be respected.

Photography

You may bring camera equipment with you for personal photos. However, if you want to film commercially inside the park, you need to get permission from the Apsara Authority. It’s always wise to bring spare batteries with you because there will be nowhere to charge or buy new ones. If you want to photograph local people, it’s polite to ask their permission first. Don’t just take photos of people without asking, it’s impolite and annoying. 

Take Care

The temples are very old and in many cases they are falling apart. Treat the temples with respect, don’t deface or vandalise anything inside the park. If you do, you risk a fine, imprisonment or both. Similarly, smoking is prohibited inside the temples.