This article summarizes the questions tourists often ask about Angkor Wat free travel. It is also a question that is asked very frequently. For friends who like Angkor Wat and plan to travel independently, it will definitely be helpful.
Is Angkor Wat suitable for independent travel? Is it okay to use Chinese and English?
Let me summarize the answer first. If you only visit Angkor Wat and go to Siem Reap , it is completely fine to travel independently. It is a better way to visit Angkor Wat on your own. If you only speak Chinese, no problem. Let’s talk about
in detail below.
1 Public security issues: Relatively speaking, security in the Siem Reap area is very good. The classic Angkor Wat tour route is definitely fine, and a chartered car is required for the entire tour. A reliable driver will design the route reasonably and can communicate and make adjustments at any time. Then the city of Siem Reap is very small. In addition to the Angkor Wat attractions, you can also go to the Old Market Bar Street to eat and hang out in bars. These are areas where tourists gather. As long as you're not wandering around in a very remote place especially late at night, it'll be fine. If you are traveling to Phnom Penh in addition to Angkor Wat, you should pay more attention to safety issues. It is relatively chaotic there and there are more accidents.
2 Language problem: If you have taken care of hotels, air tickets, and chartered cars in the early stage, you basically don’t need to worry about language problems. If you speak English, you should generally find a Chinese-speaking driver through reliable channels. In this way, during all the tours of Angkor Wat (the classic itinerary is three days in the small and large outer circles, you can add in-depth tours of other attractions according to your time arrangement and interests), starting from the hotel in the morning and returning to the hotel after the tour in the evening, the entire itinerary is seamless Just arrange it with the driver. The itinerary is communicated in advance, and adjustments can be made in Chinese on site. A good driver will give you some suggestions based on your actual situation, and can also talk about the local customs. Generally, if you book a hotel in Siem Reap, there will be airport pick-up and drop-off. Or a three-day charter usually comes with free airport pick-up and drop-off. If you are worried about the hotel sending a driver who does not speak Chinese, you can ask the charter shop to arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. All that's left is to communicate with the hotel, or go to a restaurant or bar to order food, etc. Simple English is no problem. If you have any communication problems, you can always contact your chartered driver or store owner, they will help. We have encountered many times when guests fell ill and needed to buy medicine, or encountered problems with consignment when leaving the country, or even were fined for flying drones in scenic spots. This was all done by guests in the WeChat group. Asking for help, Youting and the driver were eager to help communicate and solve the problem.
Is there anything I need to pay attention to when going to Angkor Wat? What items should I bring?
1. Clothes: The Angkor Wat temple does require sleeves (short sleeves) on the tops, and the bottoms should go past the knees. The requirements for the third floor of Little Angkor are extremely strict, so everyone needs to pay attention. There are no requirements for shoes, flip-flops or flip-flops are acceptable, but it is recommended that you focus on comfort. After all, you walk a lot and climb up and down a lot.
2. Tour time: The busier tour time of Little Angkor is 6:00-7:00, 15:00-17:00. During the peak season, you can consider avoiding the peak as appropriate. In addition, you have to get up early to watch the sunrise at Little Angkor. Don’t forget to inform the hotel one night in advance to pack breakfast.
3. sun protection : Be sure to pay attention to sun protection. Both boys and girls should wear sunscreen and take sun protection measures on cloudy and sunny days. Otherwise there is a risk of sunburn. Many customers bring spray-type sunscreen and reapply it at any time, which is very convenient. If you find it too troublesome or too heavy, just stay in the chartered car. Just reapply it when changing attractions. Visiting the temples of Angkor is a physical job, and you will find that even a small amount of weight-bearing becomes a big burden over a long period of time. In addition, sun protection umbrellas and beautiful and sun-protective silk scarves for girls can all be used.
4. Prepare anti-mosquito stickers, anti-mosquito spray, etc. It is true that some guests were bitten by mosquitoes at scenic spots.
5. Little Angkor has many monkeys, which are really cute. They are not afraid of people and will stare at you asking for food. But just look at them from a distance, don’t get too close, and don’t tease them. Being snatched away by them might just frighten you, but there have been cases where guests teased monkeys and got scratched, which is not a good thing.
6. At tourist attractions, there will indeed be enthusiastic staff who will tell you the camera angles and help you take photos, etc. They usually ask for a tip afterward. Just politely decline.
7. Bring water. It is indeed not easy to visit the attractions of Angkor Wat. The weather is hot and you need to drink a lot of water. However, the chartered bus driver will prepare a mini refrigerator in the car with unlimited ice water supply, and will remind you to bring water before getting off at each scenic spot.
8. Also, the murals in the cloisters of Little Angkor have a lot of mythological, religious, and historical content. If you do a little homework in advance and understand it, the effect will be better when you actually watch it.
Recommend a three-day Angkor tour route. If you only have two days, what is the best way to arrange it?
The most recommended three-day tour of Angkor Wat is the three-day classic route of small circle, large circle and outer circle. This route is very reasonably designed, including most of the classic temples, both sunrise and sunset, and the time arrangement can be considered a good balance between work and rest. It is actually not easy to complete the journey in three days. Some tourists will make their own adjustments on this basis. Just communicate with the chartered driver in advance, and they will also give reasonable suggestions based on their own experience.
In addition, the advantage of this three-day Angkor Wat route is that unlike group tours, tourists can control the progress of the tour by themselves. The driver will wait for guests at the entrance of each temple before heading to the next attraction. If you encounter a temple you like, you can stay a little longer, or you can pass by the ordinary attractions quickly. This can be decided flexibly by yourself. Attached is the itinerary of the three-day tour:
So, if you come to Angkor for the first time, you can really choose this three-day tour itinerary. If you still have the chance to come again, you can customize it according to your own experience and preferences, and you can also explore attractions other than this three-day itinerary.
If you only have two days, you can choose a two-day highlight tour:
Can I exchange US dollars for Angkor Wat at home by myself? How much US dollars should I bring?
Yes, Cambodian is universal in US dollars. It is more convenient to exchange for US dollars at home. It can be exchanged at all major banks. It is best to exchange for some small denominations of U.S. dollars, but sometimes you can only exchange for large denominations of 100 U.S. dollars. You may not be able to find them when making purchases in small denominations. In fact, it doesn't matter. You will get your change back when you buy the tickets. The amount of US dollars depends on your preliminary preparations. For example, if the hotel has been booked and the chartered car has been booked in advance, there is no need to carry cash. The fares for Angkor Wat and the surrounding scenic spots in Siem Reap are detailed below. Usually for a three-day classic itinerary, the Angkor Wat pass is 62 + Beng Meale 5 + Tonle Sap 20 = 87 US dollars per person.
Museum and Angkor's Smile Show can be booked online in advance, and there is no need to carry cash. All that's left is the meal. This can be more or less, depending on your consumption level. Hope it helps you.
Is it unsafe to move freely in Angkor Wat? My English is not very fluent, will it affect my enjoyment?
In fact, Angkor Wat is very suitable for independent travel. Siem Reap is basically a small town developed based on Angkor Wat tourism, and the supporting tourism services are very complete.
If you are traveling independently, if you take care of these three points including hotel, air tickets and car charter before traveling, you will basically be fine. Just leave the tour of Angkor Wat to the chartered driver. Corresponding itineraries will be recommended based on the number of days you need to visit. The driver will wait for you at various temples and attractions before setting off to the next attraction. How long does it take to visit each temple? The time can be flexibly adjusted according to your own tour rhythm. If your English is average and you are worried about communication problems, just choose a Chinese driver. In addition to sightseeing tours, you can also ask the chartered driver for help with other communication needs. In addition to tourist attractions,
also provides communication in hotels, restaurants, and shopping. If you are in general English, there will definitely be no problem. If you are worried about communication problems in English, many customers download a translation software on their mobile phones, and communication will be no problem throughout the process. In fact, communication such as dining in a hotel or shopping does not require that much English. Words, gestures and even a calculator are all fine.
In terms of security, Siem Reap's security is still very good, and the people are simple. As long as it's not particularly late, there won't be any problem if you go to a remote place alone. Siem Reap is a very small city. Apart from the Angkor Wat scenic area, the places where most people gather are basically the Old Market and Bar Street. You can have fun there, no problem.
Another thing is to learn a little bit about the local customs and regulations. For example, the Angkor Wat Scenic Area requires tops to have sleeves and bottoms to go past the knees. Also, the staff at some scenic spots will help you point out good angles for taking pictures, and they will ask for a tip afterwards. If you don't want to tip, they will threaten to refuse the help. In addition, drone photography is not allowed in scenic spots. Some of our guests were asked to pay a fine by the staff because of this. They also asked the chartered driver to help communicate, and in the end they paid a little less as appropriate.
How to charter a car at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, should you choose a Tutu car or a car?
tutu Cars and cars are very common means of transportation for visiting Angkor. Generally, the classic Angkor Wat itinerary is a three-day small circle, a large circle and an outer circle. You can choose to have a car for three days, or you can choose a car for one day and tutu for two days, or you can choose a car for two days, tutu, and three days.
The basic tour routes are the same, the only difference is the car type. The outer ring is too far, and a car is basically needed. You can also choose tutu cars for small and large circles, which are cheaper than cars. It mainly depends on personal needs. If you have elderly people and children, it is still recommended to choose a car. One is that it will be very sunny when visiting scenic spots. When you get back to the car, it has air conditioning and you can have a good rest. In addition, the tutu car will still have some dust. In addition, during the rainy season, it is more convenient to travel by car.
Anyway, I hope everyone has fun and falls in love with Angkor.
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