Place · Bayon & Angkor Thom
Banteay Sreiបន្ទាយស្រី
A half-day trip 25–35 km north-east: go at opening for the small red-sandstone temple and its fine carving, then return by 11:30.A half-day trip 25–35 km north-east: go at opening for the small red-sandstone temple and its fine carving, then return by 11:30 AM.A half-day trip 16–22 mi north-east: go at opening for the small red-sandstone temple and its fine carving, then return by 11:30.A half-day trip 16–22 mi north-east: go at opening for the small red-sandstone temple and its fine carving, then return by 11:30 AM.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 45–60 min
- p95 90 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 about 45–60 min from town
- Pink sandstone
- Fine carving
- Half-day trip
- Go at opening
- 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 or 16:00 · go at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Child: Free (carry a passport copy; check)
Free under 12 (check)
- Time to spend
- 45–60 min · up to 90 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Covered by the Angkor pass; carry it and your ID.
- About 25–35 km from town; add another 30 minutes if you stop at the landmine museum on the way (check hours).About 16–22 mi from town; add another 30 minutes if you stop at the landmine museum on the way (check hours).
- The temple is small: 45 minutes is enough, so plan it with another stop.
- Barriers keep visitors from the inner carvings; look from the entrance side.
- Limited shade; go early and bring water.
Best time of day
Go at opening. Plan 45–60 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for a dry-season weekday
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Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
45min
Typical
60min
p95
90min
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
- 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) None.
- Photos
- Allowed; no flash on carvings; no drones.
- Drones banned; tripods discouraged.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen every day.
- RestorationcheckSections may be closed for work.
“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
Outer causeway and gate
5 minA short paved approach with stalls at the entrance.
Central sanctuary with carvings
25 minPink sandstone with deep, detailed relief carving of Hindu stories; viewing from behind barriers.
Outer enclosure and pools
10 minA quiet walk around the moat and small pools.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 09:009:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 480′
Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 16:00 (light at worst).Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 4:00 PM (light at worst).
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Closing time may be earlier than other Angkor temples (check).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
How to do it well
- 1Book a driver for about half a day; leave at 07:00.
- 2Stop at the landmine museum on the way if you wish (check hours).
- 3Spend 45 minutes at the temple; return by 11:30.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Tuk-tuk or car about 45–60 min from town
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- Shoes on; shoulders and knees covered.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Tour groups 09:30–11:30; quiet at opening and late afternoon.Tour groups 9:30 AM–11:30 AM; quiet at opening and late afternoon.
- Sensory load
- 3/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
heat
bayon-stalls
crowd
Walk the outer enclosure and return early
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Bayon west side shade (field-verify)
Step-free check
Step-free route
- 1A short, mostly level path from the car park; the temple interior is uneven stone.
- 2Stroller and wheelchair possible in the outer areas only.
Combine with
- 0 minCambodia Landmine Museum (check hours) — A short ride from the temple.
- 0 minKbal Spean (waterfall and carved river) — A further 15 min drive; a forest walk and separate fee.
- —Ta Prohm — Do Ta Prohm on another morning.
- —Fish amok lunch · eat — A sit-down lunch when you return.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carved pediments from the entrance side | Morning light | Stay behind the barriers. |
| Central towers in low sun | Late afternoon | No flash on carvings. |
Red lines
- Do not touch the carvings; the stone is soft and easily damaged.
- 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.
With kids
- with kids
- Small and manageable, but the drive is long.
- child price
- Free under 12 (check)
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | At the car park; small fee. |
| Café or food | yes | Stalls at the entrance with drinks and snacks. |
| Drinking water | limited | Carry your own. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None. |
| Seating | limited | Low walls and stall seating. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov–Feb | Peak season | Tour groups arrive by 09:30.Tour groups arrive by 9:30 AM. | |
| Mar–May | Hot season | Little shade; go at opening. | |
| Jun–Oct | Wet season | Roads can be muddy; check with the driver. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Return visitors and temple fans | good | Fine carving and a small, quiet site. |
| Photographers | good | Pink stone in morning light. |
| Families with small kids | caution | Long drive; short visit. |
| Wheelchair users | poor | Uneven stone. |
Skip it if
- You have only 1–2 days: use the time for Angkor Wat and the Bayon first.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Can I combine it with Ta Prohm on one day?
Yes, with a driver; start at Ta Prohm at opening and reach Banteay Srei by 10:30.Yes, with a driver; start at Ta Prohm at opening and reach Banteay Srei by 10:30 AM.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How far is Banteay Srei?
About 25–35 km north-east of town, 45–60 minutes by tuk-tuk or car.About 16–22 mi north-east of town, 45–60 minutes by tuk-tuk or car.
Is it covered by the Angkor pass?
Yes; carry the pass and ID.
How long do I need?
45 minutes at the temple; half a day with the drive.
Is it worth it?
Yes for the fine carving and a different look from the big temples; skip it if you have only one or two days.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialMinistry of Tourism of Cambodia
- officialUNESCO — Angkor