🇰🇭 Who Actually Enjoys Siem Reap's Outer Temple Circuit?

After exploring Angkor's Small, Grand, and Outer Circuits, here's the hard truth: Unless you're obsessed with ancient Khmer empires, skip the Outer Circuit. It's ridiculously far! 🎫 Angkor Pass Options 1-Day Ticket: $37 💰 (Best for most travelers!) 3-Day Ticket: $62 💰 7-Day Ticket: $72 💰 Hot Take: The 1-Day pass is enough—you can cover both Small & Grand Circuits comfortably in a day! ⭐ MUST-VISIT TEMPLES 1️⃣ Angkor Wat Best for: Sunrise (arrive by 5 AM) or golden-hour photos (after 4 PM). Why go? The iconic temple reflected in the lake is pure magic. 2️⃣ Bayon Temple "Smiling Faces": 54 towers with serene Buddha carvings. Perfect for: History buffs & photographers. 3️⃣ Ta Prohm Tomb Raider fame: Crumbling ruins swallowed by jungle roots. Vibe: Mystical and cinematic. 4️⃣ Banteay Srei (★★★☆☆) Pros: Intricate pink sandstone carvings. Cons: So. Damn. Far. Only worth it for hardcore art lovers. 🚗 TRANSPORT HACKS Tuk-Tuk: $15–20/day (drivers often double as guides). Motorbike: $10/day (freedom to explore—but NOT for Outer Circuit!). Outer Circuit? Book a car—unless you enjoy 3-hour dusty rides. 💡 PRO TIPS Weather: Scorching! Pack sunscreen, a hat, and bug spray. Dress Code: Cover shoulders/knees in temples. Hydrate: Carry water everywhere. Angkor isn’t just ruins—it’s Southeast Asia’s greatest history book. But be smart: focus on the classics! #SiemReap #AngkorWat #UNESCO #TravelSmart