Angkor Wat with kids?

Here are our best inside tips on how to make your temple visit with the kids a success!

Angkor Wat. Everyone visits the temple of Angkor Wat when they come to Siem Reap. And everyone enters this temple from the front. This is where you'll find the main parking lot and the food court.  But did you know you can also enter from the “back side”? 

One of the best ways to escape the crowds - and the heat - is to do exactly that; Enter the temple from the less known East side. Walk through the jungle, alive with the sounds of cicadas, birdsongs, and, if you're lucky - a monkey or two. These old, big trees provide much needed shade and fresh air. And then all of a sudden, this majestic temple appears in all its glory. Our favorite time of the day is the afternoon. The colors of the sky changing from bright blue to pink and deep red - makes this place look even more incredible. 

Should you get a 1 day ticket or a 3 day ticket? 

First of all, this of course depends on how long your plan on staying in Siem Reap. If you have the time, a 3 day ticket is a nice way to give your family enough time to explore the temples without rushing. You can spread out your visits throughout a whole week. Are you short on time? If you go to the ticket office after 4:45pm., you can buy your ticket for the following day, so you do not need to queue up in the morning. You can also use this ticket to explore the temples on the day before your visit. If you enter the temple area after 4:45pm and have a ticket for the next day.