Angkor Wat
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Aramis D
7 contributions
Jan 2023
Impressive temple and history. Recommended for tour of Angkor. But did not like the plastic bridge over the moat
Written 30 January 2023
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Rebecca S
4 contributions
Dec 2022
This is a must see. My Guide was incredible. He was patient and kinds and able to explain so much about the history and importance of everything. (unfortunately I have misplaced his name but you can find him thru Green Era travel) People from all over come to see this and it is worth it.
Written 29 January 2023
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Elezablek
London, UK6 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Amazing sunrise with friends. My first experience here but this was amazing ever. If you want to see it, set an alarm at four and do not forget to buy pass
Written 29 January 2023
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Miles Archer
Boca Raton, FL7,455 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
I'm an archeology buff. I've been to archeology sites and ruins in many countries. But I had never come to Cambodia. I had studied about this site. I'm in Cambodia because if it, though I will travel around the country to observe and enjoy other interesting sites. We had a good guide. Very knowledgeable.
Written 28 January 2023
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Linda Y
Frisco, TX5,647 contributions
Nov 2022
The Angkor Archaeological Park encompasses a site of ancient Khmer cities from the 9th to 16th centuries, comprised of more that 100 significant monuments. The crown jewel of this UNESCO World Heritage Site? Angkor Wat! Not only known as the symbol of Cambodia, Angkor Wat holds the honor of being the largest religious monument in the world. With that in mind, give yourself enough time to soak in the beauty, architecture, and history of this Hindu-Buddhist temple. We made visits over two days at different times. Sunrise offers incredible lighting; in the late afternoon, the setting sun illuminates the façade. The weather is going to make or break your visit here.
Written 28 January 2023
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Feroze A
13 contributions
Jan 2023
the guide we had was excellent....our whole trip was well planned with excellent timings in place...so we didnt get too tired as the day went by....
Written 25 January 2023
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Sharon D
Taylors, SC83 contributions
Jan 2023
This is a must see. My Guide was incredible. I have some mobility issues and he was patient and kinds. He was able to explain so much about the history and importance of everything. (unfortunately I have misplaced his name but you can find him thru Green Era travel) People from all over come to see this and it is worth it.
Written 25 January 2023
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Jacky Khmer
1 contribution
Feb 2022
Best Place to visit. can't describe in word and recommend for people of all nations to visit at least once in life.
Written 25 January 2023
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David M
Hong Kong, China39 contributions
Jan 2023
This of course is on our must see list. I highly recommend it. It is amazing. However there are a series of things you should consider before going that apply to all Angkor sites:
1. Get a tour guide OR do ALOT of pre work. It is a complicated process to get a ticket. You have to go to a separate ticket office in Siem Reap to get a ticket. You have to be there yourself for the ticket since they take your picture and print it on your ticket.
Also if you are going for sunrise, it is completely dark. You need a flash light. I would have been lost navigating the area in the dark without a guide.
2. This is a moderate level hike. You are allowed to wander through the ruins. There is alot of walking, climbing and navigating uneven terrain. I actually rolled my ankle. The site is still being actively restored. We saw in the hotel 2 people with medical boots. Young kids will tire easily and stroller would be carried quite a bit. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes.
3. Not a Functioning Temple Really. We were told you have to wear a dress code because this is a buddhist temple. Buddhists may have authority here but: most temple statues were either looted, destroyed or moved to museums. The daily services are held in a modern temple off to the side of the site. They have erected buddhist shrines from worshipers but there are very very few in the site. This is why I say it is more an active archeological site.
4. Weather. Make sure you go in a season that is not well. Everything is outside and the paths or mostly dirt trails. I can't imagine how miserable it would be in the rain.
1. Get a tour guide OR do ALOT of pre work. It is a complicated process to get a ticket. You have to go to a separate ticket office in Siem Reap to get a ticket. You have to be there yourself for the ticket since they take your picture and print it on your ticket.
Also if you are going for sunrise, it is completely dark. You need a flash light. I would have been lost navigating the area in the dark without a guide.
2. This is a moderate level hike. You are allowed to wander through the ruins. There is alot of walking, climbing and navigating uneven terrain. I actually rolled my ankle. The site is still being actively restored. We saw in the hotel 2 people with medical boots. Young kids will tire easily and stroller would be carried quite a bit. I would recommend wearing hiking shoes.
3. Not a Functioning Temple Really. We were told you have to wear a dress code because this is a buddhist temple. Buddhists may have authority here but: most temple statues were either looted, destroyed or moved to museums. The daily services are held in a modern temple off to the side of the site. They have erected buddhist shrines from worshipers but there are very very few in the site. This is why I say it is more an active archeological site.
4. Weather. Make sure you go in a season that is not well. Everything is outside and the paths or mostly dirt trails. I can't imagine how miserable it would be in the rain.
Written 24 January 2023
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slikeslike
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
Jan 2023
Yes there were crowds but it did not spoil our experience! If you can detach yourself from the iconic photo shot from the lake, you will find some other great spots and enjoy the view/experience!
Written 24 January 2023
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Stacy L
2 contributions
On day 3, will you go back to Temples or start back to Bangkok? Roughly what time would we expect to get back to the city?
Ross M
Airdrie, Canada3,800 contributions
I stay in Siem Reap for another week or so - to help with B4B project and assist at the Fair Trade Village to support their food hamper program
slh055
Orangeburg, SC159 contributions
is it worth going to see if steps a problem for me
Pietro M
Phnom Penh, Cambodia110 contributions
Yes, there is one area with steep steps at the back of the compound in which you can see the view from the top, but it is in no way mandatory to do. The steps up to the first floor if I remember correctly are a little high but are in no way near as challenging as the ones I mentioned previously.
Also, you don't have to necessarily go inside the compound as the walk around it is plenty beautiful as well. There are quite a few gorgeous temples in the immediate area that don't have many steps either like Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple and Ta Prohm.
TheBeckhams421
London, UK141 contributions
Has anyone visited more recently than Graham G below? Whilst not wanting to scaremonger I do worry about being packed into a crowded tourist site with visitors who may have come from countries where Coronovirus is prevalent. Very grateful for an update on bio security at the site from those who work there or who have visited in the past few days.
lina94086
San Jose, CA14 contributions
Hello, we’re just there yesterday. Empty sites everywhere. You will still encounter small handful westerners tourists and asians. We took lots of good pictures with blank (no tourists) passing behind you. Still take precautions, wash your hands often, sanitized your hands/ lunch table/ utensils.
Jesaicaclaire
Rochester, MN19 contributions
hello! i'm wondering if there are any sources of running water in angkor wat to refill water bottles? we'll most likely be using a UV filtration system to prevent the water bottle trash. thank you!
Suzie G
15 contributions
I did not see any.
Anastasia R
Moscow, Russia
What numbers of days we need for trip to Ankor Wat ?
Michelle D
Dublin, CA66 contributions
We did 3 temples in one day and that was a good taste of that experience for us. $100US for a driver and guide, air conditioned car and water. The admission fee is $37US per person.
Hi, when did you travel to Ang Kor Wat? If on Feb 2020, how was the situation there after the CoronoVirus outbreak? Do you feel still safe to travel to Cambodia? Please advise as we had booked everything last year for next week travelling but still thinking whether to postpone or cancel the trip.
Graham G
Preston14 contributions
We went Monday for 1 night...of course the outbreak is still apparently fast moving but we saw few signs. We're back in Thailand now and face masks are much more in evidence here. Angkor Wat was packed with visitors from all parts of the globe with no suggestion of a slow down. We were fastidious with hand wipes etc as per normal when handling cash etc We passed thru temp scanners at both airport and train stations but that's all...enjoy!
Alex Mergo
12 contributions
Посоветуйте русскоговорящего гида! Тут впервые! Хотим полностью окунуться в Истрию этого шедевра. Спасибо
Natalia S
St. Petersburg, Russia78 contributions
Добрый день! К сожалению, не смогу Вам помочь, т.к. мы пользовались услугами англоговорящего гида. Очень хотелось бы сделать Ваше путешествие лучше, но, пока не знаю как.
EssexPalin
United Kingdom99 contributions
I hear the Northern reflection lake (for the classic + best sunrise shot) is currently closed (Jan 20). Does anyone know when it reopens??
I see the shots from the alternate Southern lake are OK but not so good. Am thinking of not bothering with the sunrise if its still closed when we go. Thanks in advance.
SwampeastMike
Cape Girardeau, MO3,204 contributions
You're not guaranteed the iconic photograph as even a light breeze disturbs the pond enough to destroy any reflection.
Angkor Wat, Siem Reap
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- Hotels near Angkor Wat:
- (3.73 km) Shintana Saya Residence
- (3.18 km) Grand Venus La Residence
- (3.42 km) Nita by Vo Luxury Hotel
- (3.69 km) Anansaya La Maison
- (4.66 km) Jaya House River Park
- Restaurants near Angkor Wat:
- (0.00 km) Batchum Khmer Kitchen Food
- (0.00 km) Fou Nan
- (0.88 km) Angkor Wat Cafe
- (3.57 km) New Hope Cambodia Restaurant
- (4.58 km) Changkran Khmer Restaurant
- Attractions near Angkor Wat:
- (0.00 km) Angkor Kingdom Tours
- (0.00 km) Le Guide d'Angkor
- (0.00 km) Angkor Archaeological Park
- (0.00 km) Angkor Wat Complex
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