An Angkor Pass costs $37 for one day, $62 for three days and $72 for seven days, and it covers Angkor Wat and the main temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park, including Bayon, Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. Buy it online on the official Angkor Enterprise website or at the Angkor Ticket Center on Apsara Road in Siem Reap; it is not sold at the temples. Children under 12 enter free with a passport, and the park opens at 5:00 for sunrise.
Angkor Wat ticket prices 2026
| Pass | Price | How long you have to use it | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day pass | $37 | The date on the ticket | Sunrise plus the Small Circuit |
| 3-day pass | $62 | Any 3 days within 7 days, according to the official site (some guides say 10) | Most visitors |
| 7-day pass | $72 | Any 7 days within 30 days | Temple enthusiasts and slow travel |
| Children under 12 | Free | Bring a passport as proof of age | Families |
The 3-day pass is the best value for most travelers: $25 more than a single day buys two extra days, enough to see the Small Circuit, the Grand Circuit and Banteay Srei without rushing.
How to buy Angkor Wat tickets online
- Go to the official Angkor Enterprise ticket website (angkorenterprise.gov.kh). Avoid look-alike sites and resellers: a pass bought elsewhere may not be valid, and some charge more.
- Create an account, choose the pass and your first visit date, and add each visitor. Multi-day passes ask for a photo of each person.
- Pay by card (Visa and Mastercard are accepted).
- You receive the ticket with a QR code by email. Show it on your phone at the checkpoints; printing is not required, but save a screenshot in case you have no signal.
Buying online saves queuing at the ticket office before sunrise, which matters in December and January, the busiest months. Tour companies, GetYourGuide and Viator sell tours and transport, not the pass itself, so check what is included.
Where to buy Angkor Wat tickets in Siem Reap
The only official ticket office is the Angkor Ticket Center on Apsara Road (also called Road 60), about 4 km from central Siem Reap on the way to the temples. It opens around 4:30 a.m. so you can buy a pass on the way to sunrise, and closes around 5:30 p.m. There are also self-service ticket kiosks at the Heritage Walk shopping mall in town. Pay at the counter in US dollars or by card; your photo is taken for multi-day passes. Tickets are not sold at the temple gates.
Can you see the sunset free the day before?
Yes. If you buy a pass at the ticket office in the late afternoon (from about 4:45–5 p.m.) for the next day, you can enter the park that same evening for sunset, and the pass is still valid for the following day. It is a popular way to add a free sunset at Pre Rup or Phnom Bakheng.
Angkor Wat opening hours and sunrise
The Angkor park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Angkor Wat opens at 5:00 for sunrise; most other temples, such as Bayon and Ta Prohm, open around 6:00 or 7:00, while sunset viewpoints like Pre Rup and Phnom Bakheng stay open until about 7:00 p.m. The steep upper level of Angkor Wat (Bakan) opens later in the morning, closes in the late afternoon, is closed on Buddhist holy days, and is not open to children under 12.
For sunrise, arrive at Angkor Wat by about 5:00–5:15 and stand by the left-hand reflection pool facing the temple. Leave Siem Reap around 4:30, or earlier if you still need to buy your pass. Sunrise is best from November to March; in the rainy season clouds often hide it.
Which temples does the Angkor Pass cover?
The pass covers the temples of the Angkor Archaeological Park, including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom with Bayon, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, Pre Rup, Phnom Bakheng and Banteay Srei. Several sites further out need separate tickets: Koh Ker ($15), Beng Mealea ($10) and Kbal Spean ($5) are listed as separate passes by Angkor Enterprise, and Phnom Kulen national park charges its own entry fee of about $20.
How many days do you need for Angkor Wat?
- 1 day: sunrise at Angkor Wat, then the Small Circuit (Angkor Thom, Bayon, Ta Prohm). Busy but doable.
- 2–3 days: the ideal amount for most visitors. Add the Grand Circuit (Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup) and Banteay Srei, about 30 km away.
- 4 days or more: slower visits, quieter temples and day trips to Beng Mealea, Kbal Spean or Koh Ker on separate tickets.
Plan at least two or three nights in Siem Reap if you buy a 3-day pass, so you can rest during the midday heat.
Do you need to wear pants at Angkor Wat?
You need to cover your shoulders and knees at Angkor Wat and the other main temples. Long pants, a long skirt, or shorts and skirts that reach below the knee are fine; sleeveless tops, short shorts and short skirts are not. Staff check the dress code at the stairs to Angkor Wat’s upper level and can refuse entry. A thin scarf over bare shoulders is often not accepted, so wear a T-shirt.
Is Angkor Wat a lot of walking?
Yes. The temples are spread over a large area, so you ride between them by tuk-tuk, car or bicycle, but you still walk a lot inside each site, over uneven stones and steep stairs. Expect to cover several kilometres on foot a day. Wear comfortable shoes, carry plenty of water, and plan a break at your hotel during the hottest hours, from about 11:00 to 15:00.
How to get around the Angkor temples
The most common option is a tuk-tuk hired for the day: about $18–25 for the Small Circuit, more for the Grand Circuit or Banteay Srei, and a little extra for an early sunrise start (Tourism Cambodia, August 2026). Agree the route and price the day before. A private car with air-conditioning costs more but is worth it in the hot season. Ride-hailing apps such as Grab and PassApp work in Siem Reap for trips into town, and some visitors rent e-bikes or bicycles for the Small Circuit.
Bring US dollars in small notes for drinks, tips and the driver; see the Cambodia currency guide for ATMs and which notes to carry, and how much a trip to Cambodia costs for daily budgets.
What is the best month to visit Angkor Wat?
November to February is the best time: it is dry and the least hot, and sunrise skies are usually clear, but it is also the busiest season. March to May is very hot. The rainy season, roughly May to October, brings green landscapes, fewer visitors and lower hotel prices, with heavy afternoon showers; there are no refunds on passes for rain.
Which movie was filmed at Angkor Wat?
The best-known is Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), with scenes shot at Ta Prohm, the temple wrapped in giant tree roots, and at Angkor Wat. That is why Ta Prohm is often called the “Tomb Raider temple”.
What does Angkor mean, and is it one of the 7 wonders?
“Angkor” comes from the Sanskrit word nagara, meaning city, and Angkor Wat roughly means “city temple”. Angkor was a finalist in the 2007 New 7 Wonders of the World vote but was not one of the seven chosen. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992 and is the largest religious monument in the world.
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FAQ
How much does an Angkor Wat temple pass cost?
$37 for one day, $62 for three days and $72 for seven days. Children under 12 are free.
Can you buy Angkor Wat tickets at the temple?
No. Buy online on the official site or at the Angkor Ticket Center on Apsara Road before you go to the temples.
Do I need to print my Angkor Pass?
No. Show the QR code on your phone at the checkpoints and keep the pass with you all day, because it is checked at many temples.
Do the days on a 3-day pass have to be consecutive?
No. You can use any three days within the validity period, which the official site lists as seven days.
Is the Angkor Pass refundable?
Generally no, including for rain, so buy online only once your dates are fixed.
Prices, hours and rules checked on November 10, 2026.
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