Ta Prohm, Siem Reap: Angkor Pass Prices, Hours and Gates
Ta Prohm is the late-12th-century Buddhist temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park where giant silk-cotton and strangler fig trees grow out of the ruins. This guide covers Angkor Pass prices, opening hours, how to get there and which gates are open. The temple sits about 1 km east of Angkor Thom and is a stop on the Small Circuit.
Last updated November 2026. Entry requires an Angkor Pass, since Ta Prohm has no separate ticket. Pass prices below come from Angkor Enterprise. The opening hours follow the August 2024 government and APSARA announcement as reported in the press, because no official Ta Prohm page lists them. We also cover which two of the four gates are open, since that shapes how you walk the site.
Why Trees Grow Out of Ta Prohm
King Jayavarman VII founded Ta Prohm in 1186 as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and center of learning called Rajavihara, or "Royal Monastery", dedicated to his mother. Its main image, of Prajnaparamita, the personification of wisdom, was modelled on her. The temple's stele records more than 12,500 people living at the site, including 18 high priests and 615 dancers. Another 80,000 people in surrounding villages supplied the temple, and additions continued until the end of the 13th century.
The temple was built without mortar. After the Khmer Empire fell in the 15th century, Ta Prohm was abandoned, and trees took root in the loosened stones. When Angkor's restoration began in the early 20th century, the École française d'Extrême-Orient chose to leave Ta Prohm largely as it was found, trees and all. That decision is why silk-cotton and strangler fig roots still wrap its galleries today.
UNESCO inscribed the temple on the World Heritage List in 1992. The Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA National Authority have restored it together since 2011, adding wooden walkways and platforms. The Hall of Dancers renovation was completed in November 2022.
Ta Prohm is a flat temple, with five rectangular enclosures around a central sanctuary. Its outer wall measures 1,000 by 650 meters and encloses 650,000 square meters, so the site is larger than the famous roots suggest. Face towers in the style of the Bayon were added to its gateways in the 13th century.
Several other temples in Cambodia share the name Ta Prohm, including one at Tonle Bati in Takeo province and one in Kampot. This page covers the Angkor temple near Siem Reap only.
Ta Prohm Hours and Angkor Pass Prices
Ta Prohm is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. That schedule comes from the August 2024 government and APSARA announcement extending temple hours, as reported in the press; no official Ta Prohm page lists it. One report of the APSARA notice gives closing as 6:00 PM, with 30 minutes' grace for visitors already inside, so treat 6:00 PM as the effective last entry. Older guides that quote 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM are using the schedule from before the change.
Angkor Enterprise lists the park as a whole as open from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The 5:00 AM start applies to sunrise spots such as Angkor Wat, not to Ta Prohm, and hours can shift with the season.
Ta Prohm has no ticket of its own. You need an Angkor Pass, which Angkor Enterprise sells as an "Angkor Temples Park" ticket and which covers all temples in the park. Prices are in US dollars, and the validity window matters as much as the number of days.
Check angkorenterprise.gov.kh before you buy, because official prices and hours can change. Bring a passport if you travel with children, since staff may ask for proof of age.
- Angkor Temples Park 1 Day Pass
- The pass costs $37 and expires in 1 day.
- It covers Ta Prohm, which Angkor Enterprise lists on the Small Circuit.
- A photo is not required for the 1-day ticket.
- Angkor Temples Park 3 Day Pass
- The pass costs $62 and is valid for 3 days of visits within 7 days.
- The 3-day ticket needs a photo for identification.
- The days do not need to be consecutive within that 7-day window.
- Angkor Temples Park 7 Day Pass
- The pass costs $72 and expires in 30 days.
- A photo is needed for identification on the 7-day ticket.
- Children under 12
- Children under 12 enter free and need no ticket.
- Staff may ask to see a passport as proof of age.
Getting to Ta Prohm and Buying Tickets
Buy your pass before you head to the temple. Tickets are sold only by Angkor Enterprise, and passes bought from anyone else are not valid. The Angkor Ticket Office is on Road 60, about 4 km from central Siem Reap. You can also buy on angkorenterprise.gov.kh, through the Angkor Pass mobile app, at a kiosk, or through your tour guide.
According to the Angkor Enterprise FAQ, a ticket bought after 4:45 PM is for the next day, and it also lets you enter that evening for sunset. One travel guide lists the ticket office as open from 5:00 AM to 5:30 PM, but the official site gives only its customer-support hours, so confirm counter times locally.
Ta Prohm sits about 1 km east of Angkor Thom, on the southern edge of the East Baray. Ta Prohm and the Bayon and its face towers are both on the Small Circuit, so the two pair easily on one day. Hiring a driver or guide for the day keeps the stops in order.
Renting and riding a scooter to the temples is allowed, according to the Angkor Enterprise FAQ. Self-drive suits travelers who already ride confidently, while a driver or guide handles routing for everyone else.
Gates, Walkways and Tomb Raider at Ta Prohm
Of Ta Prohm's four gates, only the east and west entrances are open to visitors. That means you either walk through the temple and leave by the opposite gate, or turn around and retrace your steps. Decide your direction before you arrive, then ask your driver or guide to drop you at one gate and wait at the other.
Wooden walkways and platforms were added during the restoration work by the Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA National Authority. Stay on them and do not climb on the ruins or the roots. If you plan a late visit, start well before 6:00 PM, the effective last entry.
Ta Prohm was a location for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), which earned it the nickname Tomb Raider Temple. The scenes after Lara falls through the ground were filmed at Pinewood Studios, so not every frame is real Ta Prohm.
Which Angkor Pass Fits Your Ta Prohm Visit
Choose the 1 Day Pass at $37 if you only want the Small Circuit. That day can combine Ta Prohm, the Bayon, and Angkor Wat, though it makes for a full schedule.
The 3 Day Pass costs $25 more at $62, and it must be used within 7 days. That extra time lets you linger at Ta Prohm instead of rushing, and because the days need not be consecutive, the 7-day window allows rest days between visits. A second day suits Preah Khan, Ta Prohm's companion foundation, which Jayavarman VII dedicated in 1191 to his father.
The 7 Day Pass costs $10 more than the 3 Day Pass, and it expires in 30 days. If you also want to visit temples such as Banteay Srei over a longer stay, the longer pass can be the better value. Remember that the 3-day and 7-day tickets both need a photo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to visit Ta Prohm?
Ta Prohm has no separate ticket; you need an Angkor Pass. Angkor Enterprise sells a 1 Day Pass for $37, a 3 Day Pass for $62 (used within 7 days) and a 7 Day Pass for $72 (used within 30 days). Children under 12 enter free.
Is Ta Prohm included in the 1-day Angkor Pass?
Yes. Angkor Enterprise lists Ta Prohm on the Small Circuit, which a 1-day pass covers, together with Angkor Wat, the Bayon and other temples.
What are Ta Prohm's opening hours?
Ta Prohm is open daily from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, the schedule for most Angkor temples since the government extended hours in August 2024. Angkor Enterprise lists the park as a whole as open from 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM; hours can shift with the season.
Where do I buy tickets for Ta Prohm?
Only from Angkor Enterprise: its ticket office on Road 60, about 4 km from central Siem Reap, its website angkorenterprise.gov.kh, its mobile app, its kiosks, or through your tour guide. Tickets bought elsewhere are not valid.
Was Tomb Raider filmed at Ta Prohm?
Yes. Ta Prohm was a location for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), which is why it is nicknamed the Tomb Raider Temple, though the scenes after Lara falls through the ground were filmed at Pinewood Studios.
Why are there trees growing on Ta Prohm?
The temple was built without mortar, and after it was abandoned trees took root in the loosened stones. When restoration of Angkor began in the early 20th century, the École française d'Extrême-Orient decided to leave Ta Prohm largely as it was found.
Who built Ta Prohm and when?
King Jayavarman VII founded it in 1186 as a Buddhist monastery called Rajavihara, dedicated to his mother. Additions continued until the end of the 13th century.
Do I need a photo for the Angkor Pass?
Not for the 1-day ticket. The 3-day and 7-day tickets need a photo for identification.
Ta Prohm rewards visitors who plan the basics: the right Angkor Pass, the opening hours and a plan for the east and west gates. Hours run from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and the pass starts at $37 for one day. For more temples and sights around town, browse our Siem Reap attractions guide.
Planning more of Siem Reap? See our guides to things to do in Siem Reap, the main Angkor temples and the Small Circuit.