Holiday in Angkor Wat
Area in Cambodia — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇰🇭
Country
Cambodia
Type
Area
Best time to travel
November–February (cool and dry)
Budget/day
35–70 €
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Siem Reap (REP) with a stop (Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur) in 13–17 hours. Temple pass: 1 day $37, 3 days $62.
About Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the largest religious temple complex in the world and a masterpiece of Khmer architecture that has awed visitors since its construction in the 12th century. The temple was dedicated by King Suryavarman II as a Hindu sanctuary to the god Vishnu and later transformed into a Buddhist site — this dual identity makes it unique. The five lotus-shaped towers, reflecting in the water moat, create one of the most iconic silhouettes in architectural history. Over 1,200 meters of bas-reliefs tell stories from Hindu mythology and the Khmer Empire in masterful detail. The sunrise over Angkor Wat, when the towers appear as black silhouettes against an orange sky, is one of the most magical moments in Southeast Asia. However, Angkor Wat is just a part of the vast Angkor Archaeological Park, which contains over 1,000 temples spread over 400 square kilometers. Ta Prohm, where powerful roots of strangler figs entwine the temple ruins, became famous as a filming location for Tomb Raider. Bayon impresses with its 216 smiling stone faces. Three days is the minimum to explore the most important temples. November to February offers cool, dry weather and is the best time to visit.
Top 5 highlights in Angkor Wat
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Angkor Wat Temple
The main temple with its five towers is the symbol of Cambodia (on the flag!) – the bas-reliefs depict Hindu myths over 800 meters.
Ta Prohm
The 'Tomb Raider' temple, where giant strangler figs entwine the stone walls – intentionally left this way to showcase the power of nature.
Bayon Temple
216 giant stone faces smile down from 54 towers – the most mysterious and photogenic temple in Angkor Thom.
Sunrise over Angkor Wat
The moment when the silhouette of the towers reflects in the water moat and the sky glows in orange and pink – unforgettable.
Tonle Sap Lake
The largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia with floating villages – a boat trip reveals a unique life on the water.
Hotels in Angkor Wat
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Reise-SIM für Angkor Wat
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Angkor Wat
Recommended travel time
November–February (cool and dry)
Summer
Hot and humid, 32–38 °C, rainy season May–October (short, heavy showers followed by sunshine)
Winter
Warm and dry, 25–32 °C, pleasant, best travel time
How much does a holiday in Angkor Wat cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
15–25 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
35–70 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
100–300 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Buy the 3-day pass – one day is not enough, and on the second day you can discover the lesser-known, often more beautiful temples.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat is crowded – the sunset from Pre Rup or Phnom Bakheng is just as beautiful with fewer people.
A tuk-tuk driver for the whole day costs from $15 – better than organized tours and more flexible.
Visit Ta Prohm in the afternoon (3–5 PM) when the bus groups are gone – then you have the ruins almost to yourself.
Food & drink in Angkor Wat
These specialties you must try!
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