Skip the Lines: New Ticket Machines Make Visiting Angkor Wat Easier
Tired of waiting in long lines to buy your Angkor Wat tickets? Good news! New self-service ticket machines are here to help. You can now buy your tickets quickly at The Heritage Walk mall in Siem Reap.
Want to spend more time seeing temples and less time standing in line? These new machines let you do just that. They work from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM every day. That’s much longer than the regular ticket office hours.
The machines make buying temple passes simple and fast. You don’t need to wake up super early or rush to the main ticket counter anymore. Just stop by the mall and get your ticket when it works best for you.
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Latest Update: This information was checked and updated on December 19, 2024. Our local team in Siem Reap makes sure all details about the ticket purchasing process stay current.
Easy Steps to Use the New Angkor Ticket Machines
- Where to Find the Machines Go to The Heritage Walk mall. The machine is on the basement floor (B1). It’s easy to spot and right in the middle of town.
- When You Can Buy Tickets The machines work 13 hours each day (8:00 AM to 9:00 PM). You can buy tickets for the next day or start using them right away.
- Ticket Choices and Prices Pick the ticket that fits your plans: One day at the temples: $37
- How to Pay Use your credit card or other common payment methods. The machines take most major cards.
- Easy to Understand Don’t speak English? No problem! The machines work in several languages.
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How Safe Is It to Operate These Machines?
Indeed! Machines like these are operated by Angkor Enterprise. In terms of legitimacy, they are on par with the primary ticket office. Every day, members of the staff check the equipment to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Is it possible for me to purchase tickets at the old office?
Indeed! Even now, tickets can be purchased at the main ticket office. But the machines are more efficient, particularly during times of high demand when there are a lot of people visiting.
What Do I Need to Buy a Ticket?
Bring your passport. The machine will take your picture and put it on your ticket. This makes sure only you can use your ticket.
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What This Means for Visitors
The new machines make visiting Angkor Archaeological Park easier. Last year, almost 900,000 people came to see the temples. They spent about $42 million on tickets. Now, with these machines, buying tickets takes just a few minutes.
Travel agents like these changes too. Chhay Sivlin, who leads the Cambodian Association of Travel Agents, says the machines make things better for visitors.
What’s Coming Next
More machines will soon show up in:
- Big hotels
- The airport
- Near Pub Street
- Other shopping areas
You’ll also see:
- Signs in many languages
- Clear directions
- Info about the temples
- Tips about getting around
These new machines make starting your Angkor Wat trip much easier. You save time and can focus on what matters – seeing amazing temples. The machines mix new technology with the old beauty of Angkor, making your visit better from the very start.
Remember: The machines stay open late, take credit cards, and give you the same official tickets as the main office. They’re just faster and easier to use!
