"Angkor Wat: Our Own Personal Tuk Tuk" Angkor Wat by richiecdisc

Angkor Wat Travel Guide: 1,952 reviews and 4,626 photos

Angkor Wat has all the ingredients of an iconic wonder of the world that everyone must clamor to see. Misty and mysterious, full of a colorful ancient past, it draws in fully the minds of would be visitors far before they set foot in its foreboding country of residence. All too often, archeological sights disappoint those that court them as being merely a jumble of decaying ruins held together only by their own imaginations. But when the mix of history, vision and concrete visual input is just right, it can prove intoxicating. The well-preserved ruins of Angkor are just that. Rarely can something so over-hyped live up to its press releases, but Cambodia’s crown jewel is up to the task. Fast becoming the Eiffel Tower of Southeast Asia, Angkor Wat will ultimately be relegated to the exclusive company of the Pyramids, Great Wall and Machu Picchu as foremost definers of their nations. Still in its infancy at drawing the masses, with a little planning, you can still enjoy this magnificent attraction in relative seclusion. However, hurry, this luxury will not last long. Angkor Wat cannot be denied its rightful spot amongst the wonders of the world much longer.

Last visit to Angkor Wat: Feb 2004
Intro Updated Jul 17, 2005
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a bit of a ghost site at midday, Banteay Samre - Angkor Wat

Banteay Samre Things to Do (11)

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a lush jungle setting provides respite from sun - Angkor Wat

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Angkor Wat in the distance from Bakheng - Angkor Wat

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another nature ravaged wonder - Angkor Wat

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Comments (29)

Gili_S Feb 27, 2011 at 3:09 AM Report Abuse

This is just fantastic. This country is probably our next destination in that region of the world.
Gillybob Nov 12, 2007 at 2:07 PM Report Abuse

Great page, tips and photos. Good memories of my time there! Gillybob greetings
toonsarah Jun 3, 2007 at 11:29 AM Report Abuse

This has long been high up on my wish list and your excellent tips confirm that it deserves to be there. Beautiful photos too - I loved the dawn shots & Banteay Srei in particular - so peaceful-looking
Jim_Eliason Jan 3, 2007 at 7:02 AM Report Abuse

great tips!
volopolo Sep 13, 2006 at 7:39 PM Report Abuse

lovely page
rackyc Jul 24, 2006 at 12:35 AM Report Abuse

Great commentary We go on Aug 8th with 2 kids who are 8 and 5 any tips??
kph100 May 29, 2006 at 2:08 PM Report Abuse

Great tips, were visiting on Tues 6th june from singapore.
mary2u99 May 28, 2006 at 6:24 PM Report Abuse

Wow .. great page and tips. I really love Angkor Wat.:-)
King_Golo Mar 13, 2006 at 2:15 AM Report Abuse

this is how travel tips should be like!
matcrazy1 Feb 26, 2006 at 7:46 AM Report Abuse

Richie, a fantastic overview of the mysterious ruins of Angkor Wat! Great tips on Mr. Tha and his tuk-tuk too! Beautiful pictures. And Ta Phram in the jungle.