Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Most of the major temples now have uniformed guards to check the tickets, which has
reduced the opportunity for scams. A pass is not required for excursions to villages around
or beyond Angkor, but you still have to stop at the checkpoint to explain your movements
to the guards.
DRESS CODE
While the temples of Angkor are not a million miles away from the beaches of Sihanouk-
ville or the Thai islands, it is important to remember that the temples of Angkor represent
a sacred religious site to the Khmer people. Inappropriate dress is not appreciated, despite
the fact that the friendly Cambodians may say nothing. Vest tops for women, singlets for
men, hot pants, short skirts - none of these should be worn when exploring Angkor. Cer-
tain temples even stipulate a dress code and it is not possible to visit the highest level of
Angkor Wat without upper arms covered and shorts to the knees. It is only likely that au-
thorities will enforce such dress standards at other temples in the future, so remember to
dress appropriately.
MAPS
There are several free maps covering Angkor, including the Siem Reap Angkor 3D Map,
available at certain hotels, guesthouses and restaurants in town. River Books of Thailand
publishes a fold-out Angkor Map, which is one of the more detailed offerings available.
Getting There & Around
Visitors heading to the temples of Angkor - in other words, pretty much everybody com-
ing to Cambodia - need to consider the most suitable way to travel between the temples.
Many of the best-known temples are no more than a few kilometres from the walled city
of Angkor Thom, which is just 8km from Siem Reap, and can be visited using anything
from a car or motorcycle to a sturdy pair of walking boots. For the independent traveller,
there is a daunting range of alternatives to consider.
For the ultimate Angkor experience, try a pick-and-mix approach, with a moto , remork-
moto or car for one day to cover the remote sites, a bicycle to experience the central
temples, and an exploration on foot for a spot of peace and serenity.
Transport will be more expensive to remote temples such as Banteay Srei or Beng
Mealea, due to extra fuel costs.
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