Angkor Wat Monkeys

Tuk-tuks are the vehicle of choice for the many tourists who visit the Angkor temples, but bicycles lend the freedom to explore. Rent one for $1 per day from a local vendor in Siem Reap and head north on Pokambor Avenue toward Angkor. From there you will have your pick of the ruins, from the majestic Angkor Wat, to the mystical faces of Bayon, to the overgrown jungle of Ta Prohm. Meander through the ancient city, dust kicking at your feet, wind cooling you from the sticky Cambodian sun. Hidden temples reveal themselves as you pedal through seemingly endless jungles and rice paddies—soak in the solitude away from the tourist traps. By bicycle, all of Angkor is yours.

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It's the only place in Angkor where dollars are disdained and carrying a banana in plain sight may start an altercation. On a dusty road near Angkor Wat, troops of monkeys line up by the side of the road for a photo and a sweet dwarf banana. The monkeys are so accustomed to being fed by tourists that they won't hesitate to pull at your pants or jump on your shoulders to get what they want. Since monkeys quickly gather at the sight of a new visitor, make sure to have more than just one banana handy. You can buy a bunch there for just one U.S. dollar.

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