Banteay Srei
Place · Bayon & Angkor Thom
A half-day trip 25–35 km north-east: go at opening for the small red-sandstone temple and its fine carving, then return by 11:30.
- Pink sandstone
- Fine carving
- Half-day trip
- Go at opening
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Angkor temples enforce a dress code
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
- Northwest Cambodia ↗Shoulders and knees covered at every Angkor temple; guards check at the main gates.
- Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
- Siem Reap ↗Buy the Angkor pass only at the official ticket office in town, not from touts or at the temple gates; carry it and your ID, it is checked at every temple.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Usually Opens 07:30Usually Opens 7:30 AM
- Crowds
Quietest around 07:00 or 16:00 · go at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Child: Free (carry a passport copy; check)
Free under 12 (check)
- Time to spend
- 45–60 min · up to 90 min if you linger
Best time to go
Tour groups 09:30–11:30; quiet at opening and late afternoon.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Fri, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Hours
- 07:30–? (typical, check)
- Note
- Opening hours are not printed until verified for your date; confirm locally.
- Hours note
- About 07:30–17:00 (check).
Which month is quietest
- Janpacked
- Febpacked
- Marheavy
- Aprbusy
- Maylight
- Junquiet
- Julquiet
- Augquiet
- Sepquiet
- Octlight
- Novheavy
- Decpacked
Quietest Jun–Sep · busiest Dec–Feb.
Estimate: desk reasoning; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Tuk-tuk or car about 45–60 min from town
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes on; shoulders and knees covered.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd5/5 Very high
Exposure: high
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
- A small bag · Day bags fine.
- Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.
- Shoes: On; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
- Day bags fine.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Allowed; no flash on carvings; no drones.
- Drones banned; tripods discouraged.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: bayon-stalls
- crowd: Walk the outer enclosure and return early
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Bayon west side shade (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Do not touch the carvings; the stone is soft and easily damaged.
- Shoulders and knees covered.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
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Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Covered by the Angkor pass; carry it and your ID.
- About 25–35 km (16–22 mi) from town; add another 30 minutes if you stop at the landmine museum on the way (check hours).About 16–22 mi (25–35 km) from town; add another 30 minutes if you stop at the landmine museum on the way (check hours).
- The temple is small: 45 minutes is enough, so plan it with another stop.
- Barriers keep visitors from the inner carvings; look from the entrance side.
- Limited shade; go early and bring water.
Best time of day
Go at opening. Plan 45–60 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for a dry-season weekday
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Angkor pass, 1 day: Official Angkor ticket office, cash or card (check)
- Angkor pass, 3 days (valid within 10 days) or 7 days (valid within a month): Same office
- Children under 12: Same office
- Tour-operator "skip-the-line" bundle: Marketplaces and touts
- Queues
- Tour-operator "skip-the-line" bundle: The pass is not sold at the temple gates; the ticket office is the only source.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
- Bags & lockers
- Day bags fine.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) None.
- Photos
- Allowed; no flash on carvings; no drones.
- Drones banned; tripods discouraged.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen every day.
- RestorationcheckSections may be closed for work.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angkor pass, 1 day | US$37 or more (2026 estimate; the price has been rising, check) | Official Angkor ticket office, cash or card (check) | Buy the afternoon before: the office sells next-day entry from late afternoon (check hours). |
| Angkor pass, 3 days (valid within 10 days) or 7 days (valid within a month) | About US$62 and US$72 in earlier years (check current) | Same office | A multi-day pass saves money if you also want Ta Prohm and Banteay Srei. |
| Children under 12 | Free (carry a passport copy; check) | Same office | — |
| Tour-operator "skip-the-line" bundle | Tour price, not the pass | Marketplaces and touts | The pass is not sold at the temple gates; the ticket office is the only source. |
How to do it well
- 1Book a driver for about half a day; leave at 07:00.
- 2Stop at the landmine museum on the way if you wish (check hours).
- 3Spend 45 minutes at the temple; return by 11:30.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
45min
Typical
60min
p95
90min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (60 min).
With the other 0 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Cambodia Landmine Museum (check hours)A short ride from the temple.0 min on foot · 0 min spare
- Kbal Spean (waterfall and carved river)A further 15 min drive; a forest walk and separate fee.0 min on foot · 0 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Outer causeway and gate
5 minA short paved approach with stalls at the entrance.
Central sanctuary with carvings
25 minPink sandstone with deep, detailed relief carving of Hindu stories; viewing from behind barriers.
Outer enclosure and pools
10 minA quiet walk around the moat and small pools.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 09:009:00 AM
- Closing buffer
- 480′
Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 16:00 (light at worst).Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 4:00 PM (light at worst).
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Closing time may be earlier than other Angkor temples (check).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
Step-free route
- 1A short, mostly level path from the car park; the temple interior is uneven stone.
- 2Stroller and wheelchair possible in the outer areas only.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | yes | At the car park; small fee. |
| Café or food | yes | Stalls at the entrance with drinks and snacks. |
| Drinking water | limited | Carry your own. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | None. |
| Seating | limited | Low walls and stall seating. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov–Feb | Peak season | Tour groups arrive by 09:30.Tour groups arrive by 9:30 AM. | |
| Mar–May | Hot season | Little shade; go at opening. | |
| Jun–Oct | Wet season | Roads can be muddy; check with the driver. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Return visitors and temple fans | good | Fine carving and a small, quiet site. |
| Photographers | good | Pink stone in morning light. |
| Families with small kids | caution | Long drive; short visit. |
| Wheelchair users | poor | Uneven stone. |
Skip it if
- You have only 1–2 days: use the time for Angkor Wat and the Bayon first.
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside.
With kids
- with kids
- Small and manageable, but the drive is long.
- child price
- Free under 12 (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 0 minCambodia Landmine Museum (check hours) — A short ride from the temple.
- 0 minKbal Spean (waterfall and carved river) — A further 15 min drive; a forest walk and separate fee.
- —Ta Prohm — Do Ta Prohm on another morning.
- —Fish amok lunch · eat — A sit-down lunch when you return.
Walk the Bayon & Angkor Thom area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Carved pediments from the entrance side | Morning light | Stay behind the barriers. |
| Central towers in low sun | Late afternoon | No flash on carvings. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Can I combine it with Ta Prohm on one day?
Yes, with a driver; start at Ta Prohm at opening and reach Banteay Srei by 10:30.Yes, with a driver; start at Ta Prohm at opening and reach Banteay Srei by 10:30 AM.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How far is Banteay Srei?
About 25–35 km (16–22 mi) north-east of town, 45–60 minutes by tuk-tuk or car.About 16–22 mi (25–35 km) north-east of town, 45–60 minutes by tuk-tuk or car.
Is it covered by the Angkor pass?
Yes; carry the pass and ID.
How long do I need?
45 minutes at the temple; half a day with the drive.
Is it worth it?
Yes for the fine carving and a different look from the big temples; skip it if you have only one or two days.
Photos
Photos
Banteay Srei Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialMinistry of Tourism of Cambodia
- officialUNESCO — Angkor
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Prices are 2026 estimates. The official site has the current price.
Source: Opening hours
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The quietest window written into this guide. Crowd levels are desk estimates, not counts.
Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.