Siem Reap Travel Guide

Explore Siem Reap and Angkor with practical, first-hand information from people who live and work here.

Our guides cover Angkor Wat, individual Angkor temples and useful Siem Reap travel information, with local advice to help you plan your visit and make the most of your time in Siem Reap.

Browse our latest guides below.

Angkor Wat Guide

Start planning your visit with our complete Angkor Wat Guide, covering everything from sunrise and opening times to tickets, dress requirements, getting around and planning your temple itinerary.

A visitor sitting on the stone wall of the outer West Gatehouse framed by pillars, watching the sun set over the causeway at Angkor Wat
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Angkor Temple Guides

Our guides to the temples of Angkor, combining practical visiting advice with our own recommendations on when to go, what to look for and which temples are worth adding to your itinerary.

Bayon temples eastern entrance at sunset

Bayon Temple Guide

Bayon is one of Angkor’s most remarkable temples, famous for its enormous stone faces and maze of carved galleries. We recommend visiting early, when the temple is quieter and the soft morning light brings the faces to life.
Ta Prohm temple in the jungle

Ta Prohm Temple Guide 2026

Ta Prohm is famous for its enormous trees growing through the ruins, but there is much more to explore beyond the best-known viewpoints. We recommend visiting early, when its corridors and courtyards are quieter and the temple is at its most atmospheric.
South Gate of Angkor Thom with stone gods and demons lining the causeway near Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Angkor Thom South Gate: Visitor Guide

Visit Angkor Thom South Gate, the monumental entrance to the ancient city. Learn what to look for, when to visit, how to avoid the busiest times, and where to find the best views and photographs.
Baphuon Temple main entrance at sunset

Baphuon Temple: A Local Guide to Angkor’s Temple Mountain

Baphuon is one of Angkor Thom’s most impressive temple mountains, with a long raised causeway, steep upper terraces and an enormous reclining Buddha. We recommend allowing time to climb and explore its remarkable architecture and restoration story.
Beantey Kdei Temple, western entrance at sunrise

Banteay Kdei: A Local Guide to Angkor’s Buddhist Temple

We recommend Banteay Kdei for its atmospheric corridors, detailed carvings and quieter feel compared with nearby Ta Prohm. Visit early and you can often explore some of its most beautiful sections with very few other people around.
Ruined stone corridors and carved doorway at Ta Nei temple surrounded by jungle

Ta Nei Temple Guide

One of our favourite smaller temples at Angkor, Ta Nei is peaceful, atmospheric and still receives relatively few visitors. We recommend it for travellers who want to step beyond the standard temple circuit.

Things to do in Siem Reap

A local guide to the best things to do in Siem Reap, from Angkor Wat to lesser-known spots, helping you plan your time and make the most of your visit.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat on a Siem Reap Angkor Wat Sunrise at the southern reflection pond Tour by Connect Cambodia

Best Boutique Hotels in Siem Reap

A curated selection of boutique hotels in Siem Reap, focused on comfort, location, and overall guest experience.

la riviere riverside boutique hotel pool in siem reap

What Money to Use in Cambodia

A simple guide to using US dollars and Cambodian riel, including practical tips on cash, ATMs, and what to expect when paying during your trip.