So how does one even get to these ruins in the middle of Cambodia? You'll have to fly into Siem Reap, the main city nearest the temple park. You can easily fly here out of most cities across Southeast Asia. For most travelers, you must obtain a visa in order to enter the country. Bring passport-size photos and $30, and you're good to go for up to one month. If you don't arrive by air, you can take a bus from most cities in the region and undergo the same process at the border. Siem Reap is a fairly inexpensive city to stay in, with hostels costing as little as $10 a night for a private room that sleeps two. You can grab a tuk tuk from the airport for a small fee. Many shops accept American dollars in addition to local currency.
