Angkor Village Apsara Theatre Tours and Tickets

The Angkor Village Apsara Theatre was opened in 1997 to preserve Cambodia’s rich culture and showcase the revival of several Khmer dances, such as the Angkorian Apsara and Reamker (Ramayana), among others. The theater was built in a traditional semi-colonial style with wooden and antique decor.

Dances performed at the Apsara Theatre include classical, once performed for the royal courts, and folk dances, originally performed in villages depicting folklore. Another dance to see at Apsara Theater is the Reamker, a dance portraying the Khmer adaptation of the epic poem Ramayana. All have elaborate costumes and choreography.

Ticket prices for shows at the Angkor Village Apsara Theatre vary, depending on what options you choose. In general, you should budget around 183,000 Cambodia riel. Your ticket price will depend on whether you add dinner and drinks, as well as round-trip transportation to your hotel in Siem Reap.

There are a few kinds of tours that go to Angkor Village Apsara Theatre. You can choose a tour that includes dinner, served at the show. Most tours include round-trip transportation to hotels, which makes a visit to the dance performance hassle-free, since you don’t need to arrange transportation separately.

It depends. Children who can sit through an hour-long performance usually enjoy the show’s music, dancing, and costumes. Kids with early bedtimes and picky palates may be less enthusiastic. The show typically starts at 8:30pm, and the dinner selection (if adding to your ticket) is Cambodian cuisine.

Yes, the Angkor Village Apsara Theatre is worth it. The dancers, wearing intricate costumes, perform traditional Khmer dances that once were performed only for royalty. The full experience, including dinner and transportation, makes for a fun, easy evening out.