Ultimate Guide to Angkor Wat Circuits

Tired of confusing Angkor Wat guides? After my own exploration, I’ve streamlined the Small, Grand, and Outer Circuit routes with clear maps and tips. Like & save for your trip! 🔖 🎫 TICKET OPTIONS ✔ E-Ticket: Buy online via Angkor-Pass (Accepts UnionPay/Visa). ✔ Paper Ticket: Purchase at the Angkor Ticket Counter (Supports WeChat/Alipay). ✔ Prices: 1-Day: $37 (valid same day) 3-Day: $62 (use any 3 days within 10) 7-Day: $72 (use any 7 days within 30) 🚙 HOW TO EXPLORE ✔ Best Value: 3-Day Pass + follow this circuit order: 1️⃣ Small Circuit (Essential temples) 2️⃣ Grand Circuit (Expands inward) 3️⃣ Outer Circuit (Remote gems) ✔ Transport: Motorbike Rental: ~$10/day (No license needed! 🏍️). Private Driver: Small Circuit $15 | Grand $20 | Outer $50 (stress-free!). 📅 3-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1: SMALL CIRCUIT (Highlights!) Angkor Wat (Sunrise 🌄) South Gate of Angkor Thom Bayon Temple (Famous "Smiling Faces" 😊) Phimeanakas (Ancient Royal Palace) Phnom Bakheng (Sunset Spot) DAY 2: GRAND CIRCUIT Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider jungle temple! 🌿) Pre Rup (Pyramid-style ruins) Preah Khan (Massive maze-like temple) DAY 3: OUTER CIRCUIT Banteay Srei (Pink sandstone masterpieces 💖) Beng Mealea (Crumbling "Indiana Jones" ruins) Tonlé Sap Lake (Optional boat tour) 💡 PRO TIPS 1️⃣ Free Sunset Hack: Tickets bought after 5:00 PM don’t count toward your day! 2️⃣ Best Timing: Sunrise at Angkor Wat Sunset at Phnom Bakheng or Tonlé Sap 3️⃣ Prep First! Visit the Angkor National Museum to understand the history. 4️⃣ Beat Crowds: Hit Angkor Wat & Ta Prohm at opening! #AngkorWat #SiemReap #TravelGuide #TombRaider #Cambodia