Cambodia · Asia

Angkor Wat

A 400-square-kilometre UNESCO World Heritage archaeological park in northwestern Cambodia, centred on a 12th-century Hindu-Buddhist temple complex built by the Khmer Empire. It draws over a million foreign visitors a year and has seen mass evictions of long-resident families alongside a viral social-media trend of tourists sprinting through its sacred corridors.

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Angkor Wat

Cambodia

Saturation snapshot

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Severely overtouristed

Last updated: 2026-05-30

Movement through central areas is slow — expect to dodge and wait. Lines at major sights routinely exceed 1–2 hours without pre-booking. Iconic views are difficult to photograph without crowds in frame. Local residents have publicly raised concerns about visitor volume.

Crowd Density
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Visitor Impact
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Local Sentiment
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Trajectory
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Restrictions, taxes & fees

Fee Amount When Source Verified
Angkor Pass (1 day)
Foreign visitors, single-day access to all temples within Angkor Archaeological Park
 37.00 USD — tourismcambodia.com
2026-05-30
Outer temple separate entry (Phnom Kulen / Koh Ker / Beng Mealea)
Foreign visitors to Phnom Kulen, Koh Ker or Beng Mealea (not covered by Angkor Pass)
 — USD 20, USD 10 or USD 5 depending on site tourismcambodia.com
2026-05-30
Angkor Wat entry (approximate, per international press)
Foreign visitors; approximate Euro equivalent of the USD 37 one-day entry fee
 34.00 EUR — amp.theguardian.com
2026-05-30