"Angkor Wat" Angkor Wat by herzog63

Angkor Wat Travel Guide: 1,638 reviews and 4,718 photos

Angkor Wat is Breathtaking!!! I would recommend a few visits here if you have the time. Sunrise, Sunset, Middle of the day. When you look at the work that has gone into Angkor Wat and the years that it was built it makes you say "Wheewww"

Angkor Wat at Sunrise

You have to go to Angkor Wat at Sunrise!! Each day will be different but it sure adds to the beauty of the towers! I went 2 times for sunrise. You have to get up early but it is worth it.

Angkor Wat from Phnom Bakheng

You can get a pretty nice view of the Sunset against Angkor Wat. But to get any decent picture you will have to have at least a 300 mm zoom lense! But the view is magnificent as you can see the surrounding area on all sides. It is a bit of a crazy time at the bottom of the hill as there is only a small parking area and tons of tour buses, motorcycle drivers and various types of taxis all waiting for their fare to come down off the hill!! You can hire elephants for the ride up. It is a pretty steep short hike up but you will have to be in decent shape for the walk. The straight trail up is just that, A rocky path!! There is a longer trail up that starts to the left of the main path which is not as steep. It is also used by the elephants so you have to watch for them on the trail. All in all it is worth it!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Angkor is Awesome!!!
In a nutshell:It's Angkor Wat!!!

Last visit to Angkor Wat: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Dec 20, 2002
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From the Upper Levels Off The Beaten Path (3)

You get some nice views from the upper levels of Angkor Wat. Here you can see the Inner Court Yard and the West Gate in... more travel advice

Western Baray Off The Beaten Path (3)

At the Western Baray which is a huge man made reservoir that is about about only half full in the dry season. There are... more travel advice

Angkor from across the moat - Angkor Wat

Walk around the outside of Angkor Wat Off The Beaten Path (3)

You can walk around the out side of the main walls of Angkor. Near the west gate there are vendors renting mats for... more travel advice

Bas-Reliefs Things to Do (6)

Around the whole wall of the central part of Angkor will see carved wall murals that tell different stories. They are... more travel advice

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acemj Jul 9, 2005 at 3:49 PM

Love those sunrise photos. So when a guy from Alaska says it's hot, what exactly does that mean? ;-)
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Wann Jul 9, 2005 at 3:45 AM

Another great page with many useful tips and wonderful pictures !!! From your page, I can say Angor Wat looks Awesome !!! as you said. I especially like the sunrise pictures..
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Bwana_Brown Oct 25, 2004 at 8:53 AM

A fantastic page Scott! I loved the Angkor Thom gate and the Elephant doorway shots!! Those steep stairs are scarey - I remember thinking the same thing at the top of a Mayan pyramid, oh oh now what!!
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we2364 Oct 13, 2004 at 8:38 PM

Your photos and words also bring all good memories in Angkor Wat. Really want to be there again. Thanks!
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o00o Aug 1, 2004 at 9:25 AM

I was there 2 weeks ago and i had great time there. You seems miss the Tonle Sab Lake?
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Hosell May 9, 2004 at 2:20 PM

Amazing page for an amazing place.After seen that movie and your page once again,I just have to say: I Want to go to Cambodia!!!! :-)
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Annebl Jan 13, 2004 at 3:45 PM

Really wonderful page! I love your pictures & helpful tips. Angkor Wat looks really fascinating...Hope to see it soon : )
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BerniShand Jan 9, 2004 at 12:06 PM

you have visited such wonderful places and write such wonderful pages, I`m green with envy Scott ha ha, really enjoyed this, thanks
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gosiaPL Dec 19, 2003 at 2:34 PM

Excellent page! I've heard a lot about Angkor Wat, but your pics have exceeded my expectations of what I could see there one day, hopefully :-)
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richiecdisc Nov 22, 2003 at 3:55 PM

Good thing D is not a high-heeled kinda girl. Thanks for a nice preview of things to come, Scott.