Angkor Wat in the wet season is not just cooler, it is less crowded too

The author and his wife enjoying a great view of Angkor Wat. During peak holiday seasons, this may not be possible as there would be more tourists. — Photos: FLORENCE TEH

The trip to Cambodia’s Angkor Wat was unplanned. A Singaporean friend working in the aviation industry had just returned from Siem Reap and said that it was possible again to take a direct flight on AirAsia to the Cambodian city from Kuala Lumpur.

The route had been put on hold during the pandemic, and was reinstated in July 2024, though perhaps not many were aware of it.