Start the climb after 4 PM to dodge the brutal Cambodian heat. You will pass a weirdly specific lineup of life-sized monk statues on the path; grab your photos there before the sun fades. Skip the dusty, neglected interior murals and head straight to the top balcony for the only view that matters: the Mekong stretching out below. Keep your snacks hidden deep in your bag, because the local macaques are genuinely aggressive. Budget one hour.
