Siem Reap's Must-Visit Landmark: Angkor Wat
by Little 7K
Sep 28, 2025
#asiabudgetchallenge
### **📍 Destination:**
**Angkor Archaeological Park** (Siem Reap, Cambodia) – The world’s largest religious monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a bucket-list spiritual journey.
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### **💰 Budget Breakdown (3D/2N Solo Trip in USD):**
- **Visa:** $30 (e-Visa or on arrival)
- **Entrance Pass:**
- 1-Day: $37 | 3-Day: $62 (best for solo explorers)
- **Transport:**
- **Tuk-tuk (Temple Hopping):** ~$15-$20/day (negotiate!)
- **Bicycle Rental:** ~$5/day (for the adventurous)
- **Accommodation:**
- Hostel (dorm): $5-$10/night | Boutique guesthouse: $15-$30/night
- **Food:**
- Street food/local eateries: $1-$3/meal
- Café/restaurant: $5-$10/meal
- **Extras:**
- Sunrise tour (optional): $10-$15
- Guidebook/tips: $5-$10
**📌 Total Estimated Cost:** **$100-$200** (excluding flights)
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### **💡 Solo Traveler Tips:**
✅ **Best Time to Visit:** **Nov-Feb** (cool & dry). Avoid April (extreme heat).
✅ **Sunrise at Angkor Wat:** Arrive by 5 AM (bring a flashlight!). Skip the crowds by exploring **Banteay Kdei or Preah Khan** afterward.
✅ **Temple Must-Sees:**
- **Angkor Wat** (main complex)
- **Ta Prohm** (Tomb Raider vibes!)
- **Bayon** (smiling stone faces)
- **Phnom Bakheng** (sunset spot)
✅ **Dress Code:** Cover shoulders/knees (sacred site). Light, breathable fabric!
✅ **Avoid Scams:**
- Only buy tickets at the **official center** (not from touts).
- Agree on tuk-tuk prices **before** riding.
✅ **Food Recs:**
- Try **Fish Amok** (Cambodian curry) & **Kuy Teav** (noodle soup).
- **Night Markets:** Psar Chaa or Angkor Night Market.
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### **📸 Instagram Hashtags:**
#angkorwat #solotravelcambodia #templerun #unesco #wanderlust #sunriseatangkor #lostcity #traveldeep #cambodiadiaries #ancientwonders
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**🌅 Ready for Adventure?** Pack light, wake up early, and let Angkor’s magic transport you through time! ✨
*(No icons, clean & minimal – as requested!)*
Post by SonnySideUp | Jul 25, 2025























