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Angkor Wat Archaeological Park is heave for temple seekers and history buffs. Angkor Wat itself is the symbol on the Cambodian flag which shows it’s importance — it is, of course, the largest religious monument in the world. yet the lucky ones have more than just one rushed day on the small circuit of Angkor Wat and opt to do the Angkor Wat Grand Circuit. There are over 1000 temples dotted around the Angkor area in total!
If you want to truly explore the temples of Siem Reap, you will probably take a second day for the grand circuit and a further third day to explore the outlier temples such as Banteay Samre and Banteay Srei and Roluos Group. This Angkor Wat Grand circuit guide outlines the best temples on the outer loop of Angkor, including Preah Khan, Neak Pean, East Mebon and Pre Rup.
Angkor Wat Grand Circuit Temples
If you do the small loop you will see Angkor Wat itself and Bayon on the small loop day (or even a separate day if you love plenty of time to explore!) Therefore, the Angkor Wat Grand Circuit usually focuses on these five.
If you do want to include Angkor Wat and/or Bayon on this day you can, but prepare to be quite exhausted! Book your tuk-tuk driver for a day and set out early (arrive for 7.30am if possible). It’s not possible to cycle the large loop (unless you’re a…
