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

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.

[@SimenPlatou]

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 😊
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[@jakobporter2831]

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

[@elemes2017]

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

[@abbymotson3352]

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

[@raenareddy]

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

[@oatsuzn]

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

[@evanmalt1545]

Thanks for the tips, mate. Really appreciated it.

[@wy3551]

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

[@MyLifeAsLouis]

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

[@ashsurawin]

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

[@mikew9999]

Thank you for these wonderful tips.

[@molidamith2019]

Thank you for all the info much needed 🙏🙏🙏

[@davidparry8514]

Good information Simen, thanks for taking the time.

[@vsonk2]

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

[@MrGraemeb2022]

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

[@Krabilshuat]

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

[@matthewwinfield2033]

Great advice, very helpful, thanks.

[@Carmen-sc8dq]

Wow thank you! I have bookmarked and will watch again once I'm there the next days!

[@SimenPlatou]

Have a great trip ;)

[@frasermcdonald7251]

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 :)

[@madeleinbooth8755]

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

[@MissSushiBeast]

Awesome video and tips - thanks!

[@haileyc.conner3447]

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

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[@MaitePlimmer]

Extremely useful. Thank you very very much!

[@justingiossi1310]

Thanks for the tips! Love the suggestions.

[@jasxteo]

Thanks so much for the useful tips!!!

[@cocoberlin]

Thank you for the great tips!!

[@NovanPrathama]

This is helpful bro, thank you!

[@198ano5]

Thanks for the tips man!!

[@tavorojasjara80]

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.

[@dhirmanik]

Thanks for this buddy!

[@IanPaulSaligumba]

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

[@harrychen9754]

Great video. Thanks for the tips

[@shinertom142]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Thank you! Glad you liked it

[@TheRose209]

Thanks for sharing. Your vid is so helpful

[@weepeng]

Thank you! It’s really helpful

[@StefRH]

thank you,amazing tips ill be there in 3 days :) excited!

[@yarrafarmsfiji6487]

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

[@paulzery1733]

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

[@kcsnew]

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

[@ieysalammok]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Thank you so much, Samantha!

[@russelestorba5848]

thank you so much Simen. it helps a lot😊😊

[@sothea271]

Welcome to Kingdom of Cambodia
And Thank you for your coming

[@visalofficial3135]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Thanks for watching!

[@aplyrin]

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

[@kodyhastings4651]

Thank you so much for all that information very well appreciated

[@tinahuynh5040]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Have a great trip!

[@greghawkins9352]

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

[@chietthach2049]

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

[@rajendradas87]

Grt info... Video is so simple that I love it

[@Nicotoletta]

thanks a lot!!! so useful and clear!

[@JayIgles]

Thanks for keeping it real!

[@jessalyn9305]

Wonderful video! Thank you for the tips!

[@SimenPlatou]

Glad u liked it. Thanks for watching 😊

[@DreamCraftJournals]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Thank you so much :)

[@Emeridian9999]

Thankyou Simen... good helpful tips.

[@SimenPlatou]

U're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@rickymadden6314]

Thanks Simen for some great tips and great personality btw

[@solitakhonyin5245]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Wow, thank you so much!! Really appreciate it

[@chirantanr]

Thanks for putting the suggested routes in the description.

[@SimenPlatou]

Thanks for watching!

[@cmlaio8119]

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!

[@davidcoleman757]

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]

Thanks for your comment. Glad you liked it!

[@PeterCho3878]

Thanks for the great great tips

[@michaelduffy6419]

Simen... well done, good and informative advice 😊

[@travelwithlocalguide]

pretty awesome to share your experience to world thank you so much !

[@SimenPlatou]

Thanks for watching

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[@khouchh4267]

Wow amazing and thanks!

[@SimenPlatou]

No worries.Enjoy Angkor!

[@fatikanping1397]

amazing place..

[@ijudia]

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

[@madhusmitabarua1430]

thank you so much for those information .🙏

[@charleshartstone]

Cheers for the great tips! Will be using them in a couple of days.

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[@gogotravelreview]

Thank for visiting

[@suryanathgudidevuni265]

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

[@49rockon]

Nice video. Thanks. Visiting in 2 week's time.

[@prettyblackdragon2498]

Really good advice and good video

[@saratrejo6658]

Great tips!

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[@craig9563]

Excellent tips, many thanks.

[@SimenPlatou]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardtuttle396]

Thanks for the tips, this is very helpful.

[@SimenPlatou]

No problem! Glad u liked it

[@languagefreeassangeteacher5338]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@alexanderalles1384]

Great video. Thanks for the suggestions

[@SimenPlatou]

No worries. Have a great travel!

[@catz0826]

Thanks for sharing your insights, this is such a great help in planning for my trip next month to Cambodia.😊

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[@haobinyang4196]

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

[@jessicajoan2477]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Awesome. Happy to hear that!

[@andreiamadruga8728]

Hi Simen !! Great video, great info!!! I'll be visiting in late october. Thanks appreciate the tips. Jose

[@SimenPlatou]

Hi Jose. Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it :) Have a great trip!

[@CholongChy]

Amazing Angkor Wat

[@juinshii]

Thanks for the info!

[@yvonnegunn]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Hope you had an amazing trip

[@ijudia]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Hope you had an amazing trip!

[@o0y0u7ub30o]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

That's awesome! Thanks for watching

[@geena218]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@aphinya4494]

Thanks for a great advice

[@SimenPlatou]

:D

[@ArunaTejwani]

Aphinya Hi... What if we plan to go in July August

[@cindydaisog2263]

Thank you, so helpful. :)

[@Liendevadder]

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

[@steveth1000]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Awesome. Happy to hear that!

[@roseanndelacruz4128]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Hope you had a great travel!

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[@jennyschutz4510]

Thank you for your tips. Will now take on board your tips when we visit in November.

[@SimenPlatou]

Hope you had a great trip, Jenny

[@soseyleaksokha2175]

Very nice video! Like! Welcome to Cambodia brother! I wish another videos about other places in Cambodia 😘😙😍👍👍👍

[@khornchhim1279]

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

[@dakilajoanne]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Awesome. Enjoy :)

[@sophiastockum207]

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

[@SimenPlatou]

Awesome! Have a great trip :D

[@panpie6060]

Did u avoid crowds?

[@angkortour1678]

@@panpie6060 :)

[@angkortour1678]

when you come to country. Every thing not expensive.