Ta Prohm
Place · Bayon & Angkor Thom
Go at opening: the root-choked temple is shady and quiet before 09:00; allow about 60–75 minutes and follow the one-way route.
- Root-covered towers
- Go at opening
- One-way route
- 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 · go at opening
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Tue–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Child: Free (carry a passport copy; check)
Free under 12 (check)
- Time to spend
- 50–75 min · up to 100 min if you linger
Best time to go
Tour buses 09:00–11:30; quietest first thing and late afternoon.
By weekday: quietest Tue–Thu, 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 07:30–17:30 (check; the park opens earlier).
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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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 to the east gate, about 20–30 min from town
- Ticket
- on site · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes on; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
Sensory load
- Sensory load3/5 Medium
- Peak crowd5/5 Very high
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · On; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
- A small bag · Day bags fine.
- Shoes: On; no shorts or sleeveless tops.
- Day bags fine.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) Leave bags at the hotel.
- Allowed; no flash on carvings; no drones.
- Drones banned; tripods not in narrow passages.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: bayon-stalls
- crowd: Walk the side courtyards and return at 15:30
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Bayon west side shade (field-verify)
Problem
Red lines
- Do not climb on the roots or fenced walls; falling stone is a risk.
- 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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Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- Covered by the Angkor pass; carry it and your ID.
- A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 09:00.A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 9:00 AM.
- Shady, so a good place for the hot middle of the morning; still cover shoulders and knees.
- Uneven stone and wooden walkways; wear closed shoes.
- Drinks stalls near the gates; toilets are limited.
Best time of day
Go at opening. Plan 50–75 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for a dry-season weekday; wet-season days are lighter
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
- A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 09:00.A one-way route runs from the east gate to the west; the famous roots are on the way, with a queue for the photo spot after 9:00 AM.
- Arrive at opening; walk the one-way route east to west.
- Take the root photo before 08:30 or skip the queue.Take the root photo before 8:30 AM or skip the queue.
- 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) Leave bags at the hotel.
- Photos
- Allowed; no flash on carvings; no drones.
- Drones banned; tripods not in narrow passages.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen every day.
- RepairscheckSections close for restoration in some years.
“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
- 1Arrive at opening; walk the one-way route east to west.
- 2Take the root photo before 08:30 or skip the queue.
- 3Leave by the west gate and find your driver.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
30min
Worthwhile
50min
Typical
75min
p95
100min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (75 min).
With the other 15 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- Banteay Kdei and Sras SrangA 5–8 min tuk-tuk east; quieter neighbours.0 min on foot · 15 min spare
- BayonA 10 min ride west.0 min on foot · 15 min spare
- Angkor WatA 15 min ride south.0 min on foot · 15 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
East gate and approach
10 minA short forest path; drinks stalls near the entrance.
Silk-cotton and strangler-fig roots
25 minThe trees grow over the towers and galleries; the classic photo stops have a queue after 09:00.The trees grow over the towers and galleries; the classic photo stops have a queue after 9:00 AM.
Galleries and courtyards
25 minCollapsed corridors, carved lintels and quiet corners.
West exit and stalls
10 minDrinks and souvenir stalls; a short walk to the road.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- busy
- Worst while inside
- heavy
- Leave by
- 09:159:15 AM
- Closing buffer
- 495′
Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 07:00 (busy at worst).Workable but crowded. The quietest start that fits is 7:00 AM (busy at worst).
- You are still on the approach after 09:00, when the slope below Ta Prohm fills; walk down before then if you can.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:30. Around 17:30; check for your date.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
Step-free route
- 1Uneven stone and roots; wooden walkways in parts. Ask the driver to drop at the east gate.
- 2Wheelchairs and strollers struggle beyond the first courtyard (check).
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | limited | Near the gates; small fee. |
| Café or food | yes | Drinks stalls at the gates. |
| Drinking water | limited | Carry your own. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | Leave bags at the hotel. |
| Seating | limited | Low walls in the shade. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov–Feb | Peak season | Lines at the photo stops; go at opening. | |
| Mar–May | Hot season | Shade helps but it is still hot; go at opening. | |
| Jun–Oct | Wet season | Green and quiet; wet stone is slippery. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Siem Reap | good | The temple that people picture from photos. |
| Photographers | good | Roots, shade and soft light. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Shady and fun, but uneven. |
| Wheelchair users | poor | Uneven stone and roots. |
Skip it if
- You are short of time: the Bayon is the better single stop.
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside the galleries.
With kids
- with kids
- Children like the roots and hide-and-seek corridors; watch for loose stone.
- child price
- Free under 12 (check)
Combine with
Combine with
- 0 minBanteay Kdei and Sras Srang — A 5–8 min tuk-tuk east; quieter neighbours.
- 0 minBayon — A 10 min ride west.
- 0 minAngkor Wat — A 15 min ride south.
- —Banteay Srei — A separate half-day trip on another morning.
- —Fish amok lunch · eat — A sit-down lunch back in town.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Root-covered doorway (famous stop) | Before 08:30Before 8:30 AM | Queue politely; do not climb on the roots. |
| Side courtyards | Any time | Quiet, good for detail shots. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is there a queue at the famous doorway?
After 09:00 the photo spots have a short queue; go earlier or use the side courtyards.After 9:00 AM the photo spots have a short queue; go earlier or use the side courtyards.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How long do I need?
About 60–75 minutes, longer if you wait for the root photos.
When is the best time?
At opening (around 07:30), before the tour groups; late afternoon is also quiet.At opening (around 7:30 AM), before the tour groups; late afternoon is also quiet.
Is Ta Prohm covered by the Angkor pass?
Yes; carry the pass and ID.
Is it shady?
More than Angkor Wat, but still hot by 11:00.More than Angkor Wat, but still hot by 11:00 AM.
How do I get there?
A tuk-tuk from town takes 20–30 minutes; it is 10 minutes from the Bayon.
Photos
Photos
Ta Prohm Photo: Marcin Konsek, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ta Prohm Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Ta Prohm Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
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.