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Angkor Wat


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 61 attractions in Siem Reap
Traveler Description:
Angkor Wat (Angkor temple) is the central feature of this UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the magnificent remains of the Khmer civilization....... more » Angkor Wat (Angkor temple) is the central feature of this UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the magnificent remains of the Khmer civilization. Angkor Wat's rising series of five towers culminates in an impressive central tower that symbolizes mythical Mount Meru. Thousands of feet of wall space are covered with intricate carving depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. « less
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins, Historic site, Religious site, Architectural building, Monument
Activities: Biking
Address: Angkor Siem Reap
Cambodia

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5 of 5 stars
gnaed73   1 contribution
Idaho
Nov 24, 2009

We watched the sunrise over Angkor Wat in 1994. It was my daughter's graduation gift to go back to Southeast Asia. We had traveled around Asia when she was 11. In 1994 at 19, we were again seeing our favorite part of the world. I am not a morning person, but this was special and well worth the loss of... more

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3 of 5 stars
bettylopez10   182 contributions
Singapore, Singapore
Nov 24, 2009

The Angkor Wat archeological park consists of several temples.Almost all of these temples are religious shrines and some were meant to provide residence for the King. Of all the Angkor temples. Here are my favorites: Angkor Wat: Its the biggest and the most elaborate of all the temples that I have seen. When one enters the temple which was meant... more

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5 of 5 stars
IanVezy   6 contributions
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Nov 23, 2009

I made the trip from Thailand and 3 days was not enough. Partially because the taxi driver had to go back to the hotel after 2 hours driving to pick someone up we had left. So 6 hours after starting we were 2 hours away from the hotel !! That aside i do recommend going by other means than plane... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ot21   3 contributions
U.S.
Nov 18, 2009

This is our 6th time visiting Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. We are always in awe of the shear magnitude of the site and the stunning beauty of a real "Wonder of the World". This time we contracted with Mongkheang (known as Peo), who is Managing Director of Angkor Grand Adventure Tours [--]. First, his command of English is top... more

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5 of 5 stars
dibonearth   105 contributions
Davidson, NC
Nov 17, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

What an excellent adventure! It started in Bangkok where my friend Bruce (From Australia) met my son and me at the Hualamphong train station early in the morning. We found our train easily and boarded it for the border. My son elected to nap most of the way (jet lag) and Bruce stayed busy capturing photographs. Mesmerized by the beauty... more

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5 of 5 stars
sathie   1 contribution
port elizabeth
Nov 7, 2009

ANGKOR WAS AWESOME. will definitely return; need at least 3 days. Sunset is a must; People are friendly but the corruption at the border between Thailand and Cambodia is off putting to say the least and leaves one with a bad taste in one's mouth. food is reasonable and we were never disappointed. more

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5 of 5 stars
Marcella8   1 contribution
Derry
Nov 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

A wonderful place to visit. I would recommend visiting the temple twice at dawn and dusk. more

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5 of 5 stars
OCeallaigh837   3 contributions
Oregon
Nov 4, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

I finally got to see this great place. Here are a few things that may be helpful to those considering. I went in October which is still technically rainy season. It was wonderful. There was a little rain but not much and the temples were actually better wet. I went to 3 temples after a rain with a foot of... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lotte25   1 contribution
The Netherlands
Oct 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been in Cambodia a few months ago. Angkor Wat was really really amazing. We were there already at sunrise. A little bit crowded because of all the people who wanted to see the sunrise, but definitely worth it. You can enjoy the view (most beautiful when it isnt that cloudy) and have breakfast upthere afterwards if you forgot... more

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5 of 5 stars
Loveday37   12 contributions
Dublin
Oct 26, 2009

Spent three hours here with our guide (essential for all the temples to appreciate the stories and the details of the relief work) and time flew. The approach is just like in the pictures but we were not prepared for the immense layout of the inside or for the amount of detail on the walls. Despite the crowds a great... more

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Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia