Angkor Wat
- Hours:Open daily 5am - 6pm
- Admission:80,000 riel
Cultural Experience, Holy Place, Religious Experience, Temple
6:24 PM Tuesday, May 22
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For many people, Angkor Wat alone justifies a trip to Southeast Asia. Like many sites in the Angkor Archeological Park, this breathtaking temple dates to the 12th century, with its unique west-facing orientation indicating that it was intended as a mausoleum for its creator, Suryavarman II.
Angkor Wat’s colossal size reflects its ambition: this was intended as no less than a microcosm of the universe. Nonetheless it’s difficult to get lost here, with the complex arranged on three tiers and the instantly recognizable 5 inner and 4 outer towers of the raised central temple serving as orientation points. And they make a particularly majestic sight reflected in the nearby water basin.
Every surface in this well-preserved complex is covered with intricate carvings reflecting Hindu cosmology and the Khmers’ military triumphs. Elegant colonnades, the charming free-standing libraries on high pedestals and various tucked-away corners where the jungle threatens to reassert its might are all places to get away from the inevitable crowds.
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This was an amazing tour, and I highly recommend doing the small group tours versus doing a larger tour group. There were only three of us and a guide on this tour, and I feel like I got a more personal experience than the tours I saw with 20+ people. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the temples and the history of the region.
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Wonderful and comprehensive. We had a great time; our guide and driver were the best! Thanks.
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Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s most popular attraction. It is located almost 4 miles (6 kilometers) north of Siem Reap. Save your walking for the temples and take a tuk-tuk from town.
