Best Tips for Visiting Angkor Wat | Siem Reap, Cambodia - How to Beat The Crowds

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  • Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
  • After a week of exploring Siem Reap, Cambodia, these are my best tips for visiting Angkor Wat and the nearby temples.I really wish I knew these things before visiting Angkor Wat, so I've put together this video to help your trip become as amazing as possible!
    As I say in the video, the best time to visit the temples in Siem Reap is early in the morning. It is colder, and less crowded. However, a lot of other people also get up early, so you better structure your route in a way opposite of the crowds. I'll also show you how you get to see the main Angkor Wat temple without the crowds.
    Here are my suggested routs:
    1. Start with the gates of Angkor Thom at 7am, then go to Bayon at 7:30, then to the nearby temples after that.
    2. Start with Angkor Wat at sunrise, but go to the East end of the temple (everyone else are at the West side of Angkor Wat. After Angkor Wat, quickly go to Ta Phrom, and the nearby temples.
    3. Start with Pra Roup at 6:45ish, then head to Ta Som at 7:30. After that, go south to Bantay Kedei and the nearby temples.

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  • @SimenPlatou
    @SimenPlatou  4 года назад +22

    I'm really happy so see so many of you are enjoying my tips for visiting Angkor Wat. It's such an incredible place, and the experience gets all that much better when you beat the crowds 😊
    If you liked this video, don't forget to hit that subscribe button for more travel videos!

  • @roungvanchoronai1740
    @roungvanchoronai1740 2 года назад

    Thank for visiting Cambodia 🇰🇭🙏

  • @elemes2017
    @elemes2017 5 лет назад +11

    Im traveling to Cambodia (Phnom Phen amd Siem Reap) in June. This video tips is helpful!

  • @sengkeawavy4515
    @sengkeawavy4515 3 года назад

    Thanks for visiting my country.💕

  • @medineem1786
    @medineem1786 Год назад

    I am going to Ankor wat in couple of weeks. Your video is very helpful in my planning.
    Thanks

  • @fatikanping1397
    @fatikanping1397 4 года назад +2

    amazing place..

  • @oddomtep1575
    @oddomtep1575 4 года назад

    Thank you for vitsit and promote about my country

  • @roseanndelacruz4128
    @roseanndelacruz4128 5 лет назад +19

    I am traveling to Cambodia end of March , 😊 thanks for the tips ❤️

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Hope you had a great travel!

    • @DireWolvesTravelVlog
      @DireWolvesTravelVlog 4 года назад

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  • @chietthach2049
    @chietthach2049 4 года назад +1

    Gladly to see tourists pay respect the culture and traditions and share knowledge

  • @yarrafarmsfiji6487
    @yarrafarmsfiji6487 Год назад

    I was there March 16th to 24th really enjoyed it and once in a lifetime experience.❤

  • @Veasnatripsolo
    @Veasnatripsolo 11 месяцев назад

    Very good for sharing my country story❤

  • @kodyhastings4651
    @kodyhastings4651 Год назад

    Thank you so much for all that information very well appreciated

  • @rickymadden6314
    @rickymadden6314 Год назад

    Thanks Simen for some great tips and great personality btw

  • @borenseangchan8104
    @borenseangchan8104 3 года назад +1

    អរគុណដែរស្រលាញ់នឹងចូលចិត្តប្រទេសរបស់យើងជាពិសេសគឺការមកទស្សនារបស់អ្នកនឹងការចែករំលែកនូវវីដេអូដល់ជាតិសាសន៍ដទៃទៀត❤️️🙏🙏🙏🙏Thank you for loving and liking our country, especially your visit and sharing videos with other nations.

  • @justingiossi1310
    @justingiossi1310 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the tips! Love the suggestions.

  • @who9387
    @who9387 3 года назад

    My tip is to go around noon, yes it's hot but drink plenty of water and seek regular shade. I hired a bike from the hotel and found I was there TOTALLY ALONE.

  • @silkyprema5150
    @silkyprema5150 4 года назад

    I'm went this Temple 3times.my friend kalki.&sowdarya..me... very nice.....

  • @khornchhim1279
    @khornchhim1279 Год назад

    very good guy ,Thanks sharing your information to us.👍👍

  • @paulzery1733
    @paulzery1733 4 года назад

    Thank you for your interest in our culture and history. You are the first person on RUclips who gives honest advices about your visit

  • @chirantanr
    @chirantanr 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for putting the suggested routes in the description.

  • @felxsvoice1848
    @felxsvoice1848 4 года назад +4

    visit again soon! it’s gorgeous there! im sad i havent visited since about 2003.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching. It's an amazing place!

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      @DireWolvesTravelVlog 4 года назад

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  • @yanadele1134
    @yanadele1134 2 года назад

    Hi,
    Thank you for you Amazing video and your tips. We'll be at Phnom-Penh on 18th octobre till 9 novembre 2022, with my baby girl (14 y.o.) We will visit Angkor Wat and all the others temples top, trying to follow your tips. If you have more tips for this country, I'll be glad to watch or read them. Thank you again. My baby wish to visit the Vietnam's jungle, and I'm still trying to found out a way to do it too. Thank you so much 🤗💐

  • @beavchealong8949
    @beavchealong8949 6 лет назад +3

    Hello from Cambodia🇰🇭Thank Your For Come and Visit cambodia🇰🇭❤️

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      @DireWolvesTravelVlog 4 года назад

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  • @windlitte
    @windlitte 4 года назад +3

    Hi! We actually did this. We followed this instruction, and nailed it! We were ahead the crowds, and mannaged to see the best ones, and chill at the pool for the rest of the day.
    We saw the sunrise at Angkor Wat, took some amazing photos, and then continued our way, without visiting Angkor Wat (we did this last) to the next ones, so when we were leaving, part of the groups were arriving. And so on. Also, good recommendations. I liked Bayon the most. Ta Som is also amazing.
    So, thank you, and keep posting! 😜

    • @michelenguyen9402
      @michelenguyen9402 4 года назад

      hi can I ask for your route as I just have 1 day in Siem Reap ^^ thank you

  • @gearsau
    @gearsau 4 года назад

    Good comments. I first went to Angkor in 2010. I was with a Thai mate, and, unfortunately , we only did 5 temples in three days. I have been back on a number of occasions, but, travel on my own.. I will go back in 2020, but, for 5 or 6 days. Back in 2011, I did a day trip to Beng Mealea. That's an amazing place. I went there by tuk tuk as well.

  • @SopheakdeyMoeun
    @SopheakdeyMoeun 4 года назад

    Yes, it's a good idea to visit the temples in reverse from what other people do.

  • @visalofficial3135
    @visalofficial3135 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks you so much for share Angkor wat to another people konw.អរគុណ

  • @NKgamer-eh6rx
    @NKgamer-eh6rx 4 года назад +1

    Thank q for visit my country 🙏🙏

  • @MyLifeAsLouis
    @MyLifeAsLouis 5 лет назад +2

    Going there this end of the month, this really helps!

  • @denisedelisio1913
    @denisedelisio1913 6 лет назад +9

    Whoa! I was there in 2003, and we virtually had the temples to ourselves. So much gratitude for having that opportunity before the tourist explosion. Great video.

    • @mazvxr1550
      @mazvxr1550 5 лет назад +1

      Was there in 1996 - even the main walkway to Angkor Wat was empty at 2pm in the afternoon. Virtually nobody anywhere back then.

    • @weepeng
      @weepeng 5 лет назад

      Social media attracts tons of people there.

  • @tavorojasjara80
    @tavorojasjara80 6 лет назад

    We've been to Siem Reap 3 times and can honestly say these are truly excellent tips. Refreshing to get good information out of a youtube vlog.

  • @davidcoleman757
    @davidcoleman757 7 лет назад +11

    This vid. gives great advice, especially about being respectful. I lived in SR for 12 years and it has changed a lot. In July 2001, when I first went to Angkor, there were 5 people in the temple. It's very difficult to have that kind of experience now, so advice like Simen's is invaluable.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  7 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your comment. Glad you liked it!

  • @cmlaio8119
    @cmlaio8119 5 лет назад

    Planning my one-day visit to Angkor Wat (can't afford 3 days) and this video was really helpful. I'll try to explore the Angkor Wat while people are looking at the sunset, then Bayon, then some of the temples to the north. Thanks a lot!

  • @sothea271
    @sothea271 6 лет назад

    Welcome to Kingdom of Cambodia
    And Thank you for your coming

  • @jobloggs1049
    @jobloggs1049 4 года назад

    Thanks for this...we took your advice and managed to do the tour in reverse. We had Ta Phrom virtually to ourselves. Incredible experience.

  • @phumikhmermission8793
    @phumikhmermission8793 5 лет назад +1

    Hey I from Cambodia I love your video❤ 🇰🇭🙏🏻

  • @aplyrin
    @aplyrin 6 лет назад

    Thank for visiting Cambodia i hope you enjoy your day.
    From Cambodia...❤❤

  • @kannarak5108
    @kannarak5108 4 года назад

    Welcome to Cambodia🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @geena218
    @geena218 6 лет назад

    This is the best cambodia travel tip video I've seen so far

  • @cbrwood
    @cbrwood 6 лет назад +1

    Simen, thank you so much. Your tips were SPOT ON!!!
    My wife and I went to Siem Reap in the beginning of January. It was amazing. I made a 3 day temple plan based on Simen's recommendations. We deviated from the plan on day 2 and hired a guide and went for the sunrise photo at Ankgor Wat. That day was not fun! Our guide was terrible, the crowds were thick, but we got some good pictures. The biggest let down was that when we went into Ankgor the crowds were already there.
    The best time to take pictures for us was early morning and late afternoon. The lighting was incredible. Mid-morning to mid-afternoon the light was too harsh.
    We did not rent a motorbike. We paid a tuktuk driver $20 for the day and he took us around. I would have preferred to rent a bike, but we heard varying stories that they don't allow it and if you do, you have to leave your passport with the rental agency.
    Follow Simen's suggestions...you won't regret it! Visit the Women's Temple...it was one of our favorites!

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  6 лет назад

      Wow, that's amazing to hear!! So happy to hear you had a great time. I agree with you, the light in the morning was absolutely incredible.
      Thanks lot for your comment!

    • @yanadele1134
      @yanadele1134 2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your tips too 💐

  • @ounneang3376
    @ounneang3376 4 года назад

    RUclips Recommend me This video love you from Cambodia 🇰🇭 🇰🇭🇰🇭

  • @shinertom142
    @shinertom142 5 лет назад +3

    Probably one of the best vlog/trips info I’ve seen… super cool and informative 👍👍🤘

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Thank you! Glad you liked it

  • @Javtapich
    @Javtapich 4 года назад

    Thank you for visiting our country, hope to see you again.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching, buddy. Will definitely come back!

  • @-bongratha1627
    @-bongratha1627 5 лет назад +2

    Welcome to my our country Cambodia 🇰🇭.

  • @chenda1561
    @chenda1561 5 лет назад

    I’m from Cambodia number one

  • @sophiastockum207
    @sophiastockum207 7 лет назад +39

    This is so helpful! Thanks a lot, we'll be there in 10 days :-)

  • @ieysalammok
    @ieysalammok 4 года назад

    One of the most genuine videos I watched, thanks for the tips.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Thank you so much, Samantha!

  • @Kosalsom
    @Kosalsom Год назад

    Thank for sharing

  • @rockinrollinntrollin616
    @rockinrollinntrollin616 5 лет назад

    excellent information Simen,clearly spoken and altogether one of the absolute better videos on YT . shit I'll even do something I never do I'll rub-a-dub-dub SUB ....,just because your on another plateau compared to countless others ..

  • @Msbeautyd0ll
    @Msbeautyd0ll 4 года назад

    Thank you. I am going with my family today and this helped. Cheers from toronto

  • @ninthavnead4902
    @ninthavnead4902 6 лет назад

    Thank You for visited Cambodia 🙏🙏🙏🙏
    ❤️️❤️️❤️️

  • @JosephineB-j4o
    @JosephineB-j4o 4 месяца назад

    Great advice! I like your video ;)

  • @davidparry8514
    @davidparry8514 4 года назад

    Good information Simen, thanks for taking the time.

  • @madeleinbooth8755
    @madeleinbooth8755 6 лет назад

    Amazing tips. Wrote them down, and also took photos of the route. Thanks so much.

  • @dakilajoanne
    @dakilajoanne 7 лет назад +7

    Hi Simen, thanks for the tips, my daughter & I will be visiting Siem Reap next month and your suggestions will definitely help! :)

  • @haileyc.conner3447
    @haileyc.conner3447 5 лет назад +2

    WOW! I can't wait to see all of this Temples, I visit there soon in Siem Reap, Thanks for the Advice and your VD

    • @DireWolvesTravelVlog
      @DireWolvesTravelVlog 4 года назад

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  • @jessicavazquez7224
    @jessicavazquez7224 5 лет назад

    Amazing and helpful tips! Thanks so much. I have my motorcycle license in my country yet I never even considered the idea of renting a bike and mapping your own path. I know the complex is MASSIVE! So this idea appeals to me more than tuk tuk or hired car. Thank you!

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Awesome! Hope you had a great trip!

  • @haobinyang4196
    @haobinyang4196 6 лет назад +1

    OMG,you just saved me a whole lot of time and money!!

  • @frasermcdonald7251
    @frasermcdonald7251 6 лет назад +1

    Heading to Siam Reap tomorrow and this is the exact video I've been needing to see, so thanks for taking the time to do this mate, got yourself another subscriber :)

  • @jakobporter2831
    @jakobporter2831 7 лет назад +6

    thank you so much, i can't wait to go!

  • @abbymotson3352
    @abbymotson3352 5 лет назад

    These tips sound great! Grateful to Simen for these thoughtful pointers as I prep for my trip!

  • @Krabilshuat
    @Krabilshuat 7 лет назад

    Very good and clear description ,thanks mike, keep up the good work

  • @deserttrax2
    @deserttrax2 5 лет назад

    Great tips, thank you. We are here at the moment and our best tip is to go to Ta Phrom around lunch time. It will still be busy, but a lot of tour bus crowds leave at noon so you get a more enjoyable experience if you are there at about 11:45 am. :)

  • @raenareddy
    @raenareddy 6 лет назад

    So nice of you to do this! Thank you!!

  • @IanPaulSaligumba
    @IanPaulSaligumba 3 года назад

    I miss this amazing place 😍😍😍 Wanna visit again someday and explore the other temples that I have not visited

  • @kimnanak5026
    @kimnanak5026 5 лет назад

    Thank you from Cambodia

  • @o0y0u7ub30o
    @o0y0u7ub30o 6 лет назад

    Visited yesterday and found your tips most helpful. Thank you!

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      That's awesome! Thanks for watching

  • @ashsurawin
    @ashsurawin 5 лет назад

    Thanks so much. Ur logic helped us get past a lot of crowd. Much appreciated!!

  • @ijudia
    @ijudia 3 года назад

    Amazing place! Been there and it was absolutely magical! 🤩

  • @CholongChy
    @CholongChy 5 лет назад

    Amazing Angkor Wat

  • @snigdhasrivastava864
    @snigdhasrivastava864 6 лет назад

    Thanks a lot for such a useful tips, specially the timings of temple and the route you can chose to avoid crowd. Thanks a lot once again....

  • @greghawkins9352
    @greghawkins9352 6 лет назад

    Great video! I've never felt compelled to comment but this was super helpful so boom! Great job.

  • @juliechen2953
    @juliechen2953 7 лет назад

    Thank you so much for the tips, would help my visit to Angkor Wat a lot easier. I'm going on November 19th and will have at least two weeks in AW.

  • @vsonk2
    @vsonk2 5 лет назад

    Thank you very much for great tips. I can't wait to visit Angkor Wat

  • @jessicajoan2477
    @jessicajoan2477 4 года назад

    Your tips are useful, answered all my questions in mind. Thanks

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Awesome. Happy to hear that!

  • @TheSenzerx
    @TheSenzerx 5 лет назад

    I am travelling to Cambodia this July ! this is a great tip for me thanks !

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Hope you had an amazing trip!

  • @kcsnew
    @kcsnew 5 лет назад

    Thank you and great information to start from the north to south

  • @steveth1000
    @steveth1000 4 года назад

    Thank you very much for your great tips. They were a big help.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Awesome. Happy to hear that!

  • @Liendevadder
    @Liendevadder 5 лет назад

    Thank you we gonna use your tips🙌🏻👏🏼greetz from Belgium

  • @oatsuzn
    @oatsuzn 7 лет назад

    Thank you for this! I'm taking notes on all your advice.

  • @IanPaulSaligumba
    @IanPaulSaligumba 6 лет назад

    Best tips for Angkor Temples visit 👍 Direct to the point and loaded with infos! Can't wait to visit this place this coming July 😊

  • @leegentleman6531
    @leegentleman6531 5 лет назад

    Wellcome to cambodai .Very good for discrition

  • @MaitePlimmer
    @MaitePlimmer 6 лет назад

    Extremely useful. Thank you very very much!

  • @sessaroeurn1486
    @sessaroeurn1486 6 лет назад

    Thanks for coming to Cambodia

  • @yvonnegunn
    @yvonnegunn 6 лет назад

    Thank you so much! This is extremely helpful as I will be traveling to Siem Reap in 2 weeks.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Hope you had an amazing trip

  • @theanyuch7917
    @theanyuch7917 Год назад

    Amazing 😍😍😍

  • @wy3551
    @wy3551 6 лет назад

    Great video! Thanks for the beautiful footages and useful information.

  • @christophercolumbus9172
    @christophercolumbus9172 5 лет назад

    I'll be visiting in about 2 weeks, will follow your advice, it sounds reasonable.

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад +1

      Hope you had an amazing trip!

  • @ម៉ារិតកូនខ្មែរ

    Thanks for visit my country 🇰🇭❤️

  • @MrGraemeb2022
    @MrGraemeb2022 6 лет назад

    Nice one mate. Very useful. Thank you for your time.

  • @ijudia
    @ijudia 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the tips! I’ll be visiting the Angkor Wat tomorrow!

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Hope you had an amazing trip!

  • @evanmalt1545
    @evanmalt1545 5 лет назад

    Thanks for the tips, mate. Really appreciated it.

  • @tinahuynh5040
    @tinahuynh5040 5 лет назад

    Awesome vid and tips! Cannot wait to see this magical place.

  • @solitakhonyin5245
    @solitakhonyin5245 5 лет назад

    Best vlog abt Cambodia, I’ve seen so far ❤️❤️

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  5 лет назад +1

      Wow, thank you so much!! Really appreciate it

  • @Darksparkz22
    @Darksparkz22 5 лет назад

    Thank you for these wonderful and useful insights. I will be there in 2 weeks.

    • @DireWolvesTravelVlog
      @DireWolvesTravelVlog 4 года назад

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  • @zenornot9949
    @zenornot9949 4 года назад

    Thank You

  • @mikew9999
    @mikew9999 6 лет назад

    Thank you for these wonderful tips.

  • @dianachicchon8588
    @dianachicchon8588 6 лет назад

    This is one of the best videos I’ve seen so far ! Amazing tips !

    • @SimenPlatou
      @SimenPlatou  4 года назад

      Thank you. Glad you liked it!!

    • @dianachicchon8588
      @dianachicchon8588 4 года назад

      I actually made it to Siem reap in July and I kind of follow your tips.. it was an awesome trip. Looking forward to see more of your vids. :)

  • @DreamCraftJournals
    @DreamCraftJournals 7 лет назад

    Thank you for your wonderful insight and tips. Your passion and spirit shine through.

  • @suryanathgudidevuni265
    @suryanathgudidevuni265 5 лет назад

    Very helpful. we are going there in march 19. Will follow your tips.