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Siem Reap 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)

A 4-day route through Siem Reap grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Angkor Wat · Temples & religious sites·Heritage & monuments

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  1. Morning
    Angkor Wat

    Temples & religious sites

    A temple of the former Khmer Empire located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, built in the early 12th century under Suryavarman II. With both Hindu and Buddhist elements preserved together, it stands as one of Cambodia's foremost attractions.

  2. After lunch
    Yasodharapura

    Heritage & monuments · 0 km from the previous stop

    This was the former capital of the Khmer Empire, also known as Angkor. Founded by Yasovarman I in the late 9th century, the city was built around the temple of Phnom Bakheng.

  3. Afternoon
    Baksei Chamkrong

    Temples & religious sites · 1.7 km from the previous stop

    Baksei Chamkrong is a Hindu temple within the Angkor site in Siem Reap, dedicated to Shiva and said to have once housed a golden statue of the god. It sits along the route into Angkor Thom, making it easy to visit together.

  4. Evening
    Phnom Bakheng

    Heritage & monuments · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    Phnom Bakheng is a temple-mountain-style Hindu shrine within the Angkor complex near Siem Reap, dedicated to the god Shiva. Believed to have been built in the late 9th century during the reign of King Yasovarman, it offers a glimpse of early Angkorian temple architecture.

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DAY 2

Around Angkor Thom · Heritage & monuments·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Angkor Thom

    Heritage & monuments

    This was the last capital of the Khmer Empire, built in the late 12th century under Jayavarman VII. Its grand gates and ruins let visitors trace the legacy of the ancient empire.

  2. After lunch
    Bayon

    Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    The Bayon is a Khmer temple at the heart of Angkor Thom in Cambodia, built in the late 12th century on the order of Jayavarman VII. Once regarded as the foremost temple of the Khmer Empire, it exudes grandeur at every turn.

  3. Afternoon
    Terrace of the Elephants

    Heritage & monuments · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    The Terrace of the Elephants stands within the walls of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, part of the temple complex from the Angkor era. Walking along the inner wall, you can feel the grandeur of the Angkor ruins.

  4. Evening
    Baphuon

    Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop

    Baphuon is a three-tiered temple mountain located inside Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Built in the mid-11th century to honor Shiva, it showcases distinctive arched architecture.

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DAY 3

Around Ta Prohm · Heritage & monuments·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    Ta Prohm

    Heritage & monuments

    A temple belonging to the Angkor complex in Siem Reap, built as a Buddhist temple by Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. It was later reportedly converted into a Hindu temple, allowing visitors to trace the site's transformation over time.

  2. After lunch
    Banteay Kdei

    Temples & religious sites · 1.1 km from the previous stop

    A Buddhist temple within the Angkor complex, built in the Bayon style during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the 12th–13th centuries. Near Ta Prohm, it offers a quiet, unassuming atmosphere steeped in Angkor's old-world charm.

  3. Afternoon
    Ta Keo

    Temples & religious sites · 2.4 km from the previous stop

    A temple within Cambodia's Angkor complex, notable for its mountain-shaped temple-mountain design. It is known as one of the first temples the Khmer Empire built entirely of sandstone.

  4. Evening
    Chau Say Tevoda

    Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    A 12th-century Hindu temple east of Angkor Thom and south of Thommanon, dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Its striking devata carvings make it a worthwhile stop on any tour of the Angkor ruins.

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DAY 4

Around Preah Khan · Heritage & monuments

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  1. Morning
    Preah Khan

    Heritage & monuments

    Preah Khan is one of the Angkor temples in Cambodia, blending Buddhist and Hindu architectural styles. Located northeast of Angkor Thom, it's a great spot to explore like uncovering an ancient ruin.

  2. After lunch
    Thommanon

    Heritage & monuments · 1.8 km from the previous stop

    Thommanon is a small, charming Hindu temple within the Angkor complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, located east of the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. Dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu, it is part of the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  3. Afternoon
    Prasat Suor Prat

    Heritage & monuments · 1.8 km from the previous stop

    Twelve laterite and sandstone towers line up north to south on the east side of the royal square in Angkor Thom, Siem Reap. They stand right in front of the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King, flanking the road to the Victory Gate, though their exact purpose remains unknown.

  4. Evening
    Terrace of the Leper King

    Heritage & monuments · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    The Terrace of the Leper King is a stone statue at the northwest corner of the royal square in Angkor Thom. It makes a convenient stop while touring the Angkor temples.

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