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Morning Light at Angkor Botanical Garden

Start your day at the rear entrance of Angkor Botanical Garden, right opposite Apopo, where the gardens open their gates at 08:30. This is the quietest time to wander the beautifully kept grounds and mini zoo before the heat builds.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 08:30

    Angkor Botanical Garden

    Enter through the rear entrance opposite Apopo. Spend the first hour exploring the gardens, the mini zoo, and the playground while the air is still cool.

  2. 09:30

    The Corner Cafe II

    Walk nine minutes to The Corner Cafe II for a morning coffee or light snack. It opens at 06:00, so it is fully open and ready for you.

  3. 10:00

    Theam's House Gallery

    Head to Theam's House Gallery, a sixteen-minute walk away. Browse the paintings and art created by the artist-designer Theam Lim in his own house and atelier.

  4. 11:00

    Angkor Botanical Garden

    Return to the Rukha Cafe & Restaurant inside Angkor Botanical Garden. Sit down for a late lunch or a final rest in the shade before your day ends.

Local tip

The garden is free to enter. Theam's House Gallery is open daily from 08:00 to 19:00, giving you plenty of time to visit after your morning walk. The Corner Cafe II is open until 19:30, so you can linger over your coffee.

Check before you go

  • Angkor Botanical Garden opens at 08:30 on Tuesday through Sunday.
  • Theam's House Gallery is open daily 08:00-19:00.
  • The Corner Cafe II is open daily 06:00-19:30.

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