Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. The park covers 400 square kilometers and contains hundreds of Khmer empire monuments, along with the world-famous Angkor Wat temple. Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor Wat and the airport (SAI or REP) has nonstop flights from nearby countries in Asia (see image below).
Best Months to visit Angkor Wat
November to March is the best time to visit Angkor Wat and I recommend arranging an English guided tour from your hotel concierge.
Award booking flights to Siem Reap (SAI/REP) airport
For US-based travelers, connecting via Singapore (Singapore Airlines) is the easiest way to reach Siem Reap. I encourage readers to make use of Aeroplan’s one-way stopover in Singapore for 5K additional points per person.
Siem Reap Accommodation
I recommend staying 2-3 nights in Siem Reap and highly recommend staying at the Park Hyatt Siem Reap, which is a wonderful property and easy to book with Chase or Hyatt points.
Hilton has a single SLH property in Siem Reap (see image below) that can be booked with Amex or Hilton points.
Angkor Wat Pass/Ticket Purchases
Angkor Wat passes can be purchased for 1-7 days from the official website (link).
Angkor Wat must see things
Angkor Wat, the Bayon and Ta Prohm are the main temples that must be visited and sunrise and sunset times are very popular with large crowds. I recommend looking at Siemreap.net’s official website (link) for suggested itineraries (Angkor Grand & Small Circuits) and remote sites that suit your interests.
Angkor Wat Scenery
