Place · Bayon & Angkor Thom
Ta Prohmតាព្រហ្ម
Go at opening: the root-choked temple is shady and quiet before 09:00; allow about 60–75 minutes and follow the one-way route.Go at opening: the root-choked temple is shady and quiet before 9:00 AM; allow about 60–75 minutes and follow the one-way route.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 50–75 min
- p95 100 min
- Price
- US$37 or more
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- 07:30–?7:30 AM–?
- typical, check
- Best time
- at opening
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Bayon & Angkor Thom: forbidden
- Getting there
- Tuk-tuk or car to the east gate, about 20–30 min from town
- Root-covered towers
- Go at opening
- One-way route
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Angkor temples enforce a dress code
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
- Northwest Cambodia ↗Shoulders and knees covered at every Angkor temple; guards check at the main gates.
- Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
- Siem Reap ↗Buy the Angkor pass only at the official ticket office in town, not from touts or at the temple gates; carry it and your ID, it is checked at every temple.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually Opens 07:30Usually Opens 7:30 AM
- Crowds
Quietest around 07:00 · go at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Tue–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Child: Free (carry a passport copy; check)
Free under 12 (check)
- Time to spend
- 50–75 min · up to 100 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Covered by the Angkor pass; carry it and your ID.
- A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 09:00.A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 9:00 AM.
- Shady, so a good place for the hot middle of the morning; still cover shoulders and knees.
- Uneven stone and wooden walkways; wear closed shoes.
- Drinks stalls near the gates; toilets are limited.
Best time of day
Go at opening. Plan 50–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for a dry-season weekday; wet-season days are lighter
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Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
50min
Typical
75min
p95
100min
Opening hours are not printed until verified for your date; confirm locally.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Angkor pass, 1 day: Official Angkor ticket office, cash or card (check)
- Angkor pass, 3 days (valid within 10 days) or 7 days (valid within a month): Same office
- Children under 12: Same office
- Tour-operator "skip-the-line" bundle: Marketplaces and touts
- Queues
- A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 09:00.A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 9:00 AM.
- Arrive at opening; walk the one-way route east to west.
- Take the root photo before 08:30 or skip the queue.Take the root photo before 8:30 AM or skip the queue.
- Tour-operator "skip-the-line" bundle: The pass is not sold at the temple gates; the ticket office is the only source.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
- Bags & lockers
- Day bags fine.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) Leave bags at the hotel.
- Photos
- Allowed; no flash on carvings; no drones.
- Drones banned; tripods not in narrow passages.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen every day.
- RepairscheckSections close for restoration in some years.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angkor pass, 1 day | US$37 or more (2026 estimate; the price has been rising, check) | Official Angkor ticket office, cash or card (check) | Buy the afternoon before: the office sells next-day entry from late afternoon (check hours). |
| Angkor pass, 3 days (valid within 10 days) or 7 days (valid within a month) | About US$62 and US$72 in earlier years (check current) | Same office | A multi-day pass saves money if you also want Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. |
| Children under 12 | Free (carry a passport copy; check) | Same office | — |
| Tour-operator "skip-the-line" bundle | Tour price, not the pass | Marketplaces and touts | The pass is not sold at the temple gates; the ticket office is the only source. |
Inside, in order
East gate and approach
10 minA short forest path; drinks stalls near the entrance.
Silk-cotton and strangler-fig roots
25 minThe trees grow over the towers and galleries; the classic photo stops have a queue after 09:00.The trees grow over the towers and galleries; the classic photo stops have a queue after 9:00 AM.
Galleries and courtyards
25 minCollapsed corridors, carved lintels and quiet corners.
West exit and stalls
10 minDrinks and souvenir stalls; a short walk to the road.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 09:159:15 AM
- Closing buffer
- 495′
Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 07:00 (busy at worst).Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 7:00 AM (busy at worst).
- You are still on the approach after 09:00, when the slope below Ta Prohm fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. Around 17:30; check for your date.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
How to do it well
- 1Arrive at opening; walk the one-way route east to west.
- 2Take the root photo before 08:30 or skip the queue.
- 3Leave by the west gate and find your driver.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Tuk-tuk or car to the east gate, about 20–30 min from town
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- Shoes on; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Tour buses 09:00–11:30; quietest first thing and late afternoon.Tour buses 9:00 AM–11:30 AM; quietest first thing and late afternoon.
- Sensory load
- 3/5
- Exposure
- medium
Bailouts
heat
bayon-stalls
crowd
Walk the side courtyards and return at 15:30
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Bayon west side shade (field-verify)
Step-free check
Step-free route
- 1Uneven stone and roots; wooden walkways in parts. Ask the driver to drop at the east gate.
- 2Wheelchairs and strollers struggle beyond the first courtyard (check).
Combine with
- 0 minBanteay Kdei and Sras Srang — A 5–8 min tuk-tuk east; quieter neighbours.
- 0 minBayon — A 10 min ride west.
- 0 minAngkor Wat — A 15 min ride south.
- —Banteay Srei — A separate half-day trip on another morning.
- —Fish amok lunch · eat — A sit-down lunch back in town.
Walk the Bayon & Angkor Thom area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Root-covered doorway (famous stop) | Before 08:30Before 8:30 AM | Queue politely; do not climb on the roots. |
| Side courtyards | Any time | Quiet, good for detail shots. |
Red lines
- Do not climb on the roots or fenced walls; falling stone is a risk.
- Shoulders and knees covered.
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside the galleries.
With kids
- with kids
- Children like the roots and hide-and-seek corridors; watch for loose stone.
- child price
- Free under 12 (check)
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | limited | Near the gates; small fee. |
| Café or food | yes | Drinks stalls at the gates. |
| Drinking water | limited | Carry your own. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | Leave bags at the hotel. |
| Seating | limited | Low walls in the shade. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov–Feb | Peak season | Lines at the photo stops; go at opening. | |
| Mar–May | Hot season | Shade helps but it is still hot; go at opening. | |
| Jun–Oct | Wet season | Green and quiet; wet stone is slippery. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Siem Reap | good | The temple that people picture from photos. |
| Photographers | good | Roots, shade and soft light. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Shady and fun, but uneven. |
| Wheelchair users | poor | Uneven stone and roots. |
Skip it if
- You are short of time: the Bayon is the better single stop.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is there a queue at the famous doorway?
After 09:00 the photo spots have a short queue; go earlier or use the side courtyards.After 9:00 AM the photo spots have a short queue; go earlier or use the side courtyards.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How long do I need?
About 60–75 minutes, longer if you wait for the root photos.
When is the best time?
At opening (around 07:30), before the tour groups; late afternoon is also quiet.At opening (around 7:30 AM), before the tour groups; late afternoon is also quiet.
Is Ta Prohm covered by the Angkor pass?
Yes; carry the pass and ID.
Is it shady?
More than Angkor Wat, but still hot by 11:00.More than Angkor Wat, but still hot by 11:00 AM.
How do I get there?
A tuk-tuk from town takes 20–30 minutes; it is 10 minutes from the Bayon.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialMinistry of Tourism of Cambodia
- officialUNESCO — Angkor