The Victory Gate
The Victory Gate
4.5
5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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5:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Since Angkor was the first temple in Cambodia to be inscribed as UNESCO world heritage site in 1992, Angkor became major tourist attraction then Angkor became the most visited and written about temple in Cambodia. Angkor Archaeological Park contains dozen of magnificent temples include Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. Siem Reap is a gateway to Angkor, The place where you will spend entire nights while visit the Angkor. Angkor Gate was created to bring you to the world heritage site by develop tour programs to suite all kind of travel including Cambodia Angkor Tours, Cambodia Adventure Tours, Cambodia Eco tours and much more different style of travel. Tour length is flexible in according to your time base.We provide the best solution in room reservation and tour arrangement throughout Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Laos with very competitive service and rate. We provide you FREE travel information for the countries.
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Tony W
Sydney, Australia4,606 contributions
Apr 2023
The Victory Gate was our first stop in our tour around Ancor Wat and it set the scene for the rest of the visit. You walk over the causeway that is guarded on both sides by these amazing carved warrior statues in various conditions. The ones in good condition demonstrated the intricate detail we were to see throughout the area. The actual gate itself is amazing and so much larger than the photos.
Written July 20, 2023
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Purnima Jain
Bengaluru, India1,466 contributions
Nov 2022
One of the five gates of Angkor Thom, located on the eastern side. Very impressive ruin of Victory Gate of Angkor Thom.
Although restored, it is not as well-preserved as the one at South Gate - many bodies and most heads missing.
As per the other four gates providing entrance to Angkor Thom, Victory Gate is a stunning ancient marvel preceded by a moat with a stone causeway that is lined with a grand naga railing being pulled by 54 stone giants, Asuras and Devas, representing the constant tug of war between good and evil and the ‘Churning of the Sea of Milk’ from Hindu mythology. Few heads of the Asuras and Devas remain and this naga railing can be enjoyed in superior condition on the southern gate.
It is topped by a tall tower with faces of the Buddha carved on all the four sides. For a better view, you can climb atop the stairs on the sides of the gate. This way you can get very close to the huge face and have a bird’s eye view of the naga railings.
Your driver can wait for you on the other side if you want to walk thru.
Although restored, it is not as well-preserved as the one at South Gate - many bodies and most heads missing.
As per the other four gates providing entrance to Angkor Thom, Victory Gate is a stunning ancient marvel preceded by a moat with a stone causeway that is lined with a grand naga railing being pulled by 54 stone giants, Asuras and Devas, representing the constant tug of war between good and evil and the ‘Churning of the Sea of Milk’ from Hindu mythology. Few heads of the Asuras and Devas remain and this naga railing can be enjoyed in superior condition on the southern gate.
It is topped by a tall tower with faces of the Buddha carved on all the four sides. For a better view, you can climb atop the stairs on the sides of the gate. This way you can get very close to the huge face and have a bird’s eye view of the naga railings.
Your driver can wait for you on the other side if you want to walk thru.
Written December 18, 2022
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand912 contributions
Apr 2023
Not as restored as South Gate, but still very impressive. It is so much bigger when you walk through it - pictures make it look quite small. Had some interesting history and if you have a guide they have some stories to tell about it which is really fun.
Written May 26, 2023
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Borneo2000
354 contributions
Dec 2019
Confusion all over whether Victory gate is now East or South.
If it's the East gate it's hands down the most beautifull of them all.
More authentic and lesser traffic compared to the South gate.
A great photo stop.
If it's the East gate it's hands down the most beautifull of them all.
More authentic and lesser traffic compared to the South gate.
A great photo stop.
Written January 8, 2020
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Brad
Hong Kong, China178,291 contributions
Jan 2020
One of the very interesting gate entrances to Angkor Thom is the Gate of the Victory (east Gate) which is a popular way to exit the city after visiting Bayon, Baphuon and Phimeanakas temples and making way east to other interesting temple runs in the Angkor Ancheological Park such as Ta Keo to the east.
What you will see here is a multi-faced tower gate which you will drive through on tuk-tuk of vehicle. You can walk through this gate entrance as well. On the outside of the gate, you'll find a row of demons and a row of gods on the two sides of a causeway crossing the canal that surrounds the Angkor Thom complex.
The gate and statues are not in as good of condition as the more famous South Gate. However, there are far fewer tourists here so it may be worth your time to stop and have a look around here after spending time in Angkor Thom. Otherwise, if you are short on time, best to focus your efforts on the South Gate instead given its better condition.
What you will see here is a multi-faced tower gate which you will drive through on tuk-tuk of vehicle. You can walk through this gate entrance as well. On the outside of the gate, you'll find a row of demons and a row of gods on the two sides of a causeway crossing the canal that surrounds the Angkor Thom complex.
The gate and statues are not in as good of condition as the more famous South Gate. However, there are far fewer tourists here so it may be worth your time to stop and have a look around here after spending time in Angkor Thom. Otherwise, if you are short on time, best to focus your efforts on the South Gate instead given its better condition.
Written February 2, 2020
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oCPJD00
Frankfurt, Germany774 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
A picture in front of Victory gate is a must if you visit Angkor. The best view is coming from Thommanon towards Angkor Thom. On this side, the face on the top of the tower is much neater and clearer than on the other side.
Written March 25, 2018
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,512 contributions
Nov 2018
No need to ask your tuktuk driver to go there as it is on your way from Angkor Wat to Bayon Temple or the other way around.
This is an amazing place, not only because of the sculptures along the bridge, not the gate itself, but also because you will probably stop as we did to look at the river itself and the trees around.
I have posted other reviews like for Neak Pean Temple where I have pointed that the surroundings of the Temple are sometimes not less surreal than the Temples themselves.
As usual I have attached pictures and I hope they'll give you a glimpse of the place.
This is an amazing place, not only because of the sculptures along the bridge, not the gate itself, but also because you will probably stop as we did to look at the river itself and the trees around.
I have posted other reviews like for Neak Pean Temple where I have pointed that the surroundings of the Temple are sometimes not less surreal than the Temples themselves.
As usual I have attached pictures and I hope they'll give you a glimpse of the place.
Written October 19, 2019
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Gail Goldman
Hartsdale, NY1,079 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
There is a bridge lined with figures leading you to the gate to Angkor Thom.
Be ready for great photo ops with the elephant tusks on either side of the gate.
Be ready for great photo ops with the elephant tusks on either side of the gate.
Written March 6, 2018
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finesilver
Denver, CO2,185 contributions
Feb 2018 • Business
I saw this gate at the end of my tour of the area. I stopped on both side to take in its history and to imagine what life was like here over 1000 years earlier.
This is the East gate in and is a popular entry/exit. There are statues on the bridge on the outside of it, many of the heads are now replicas of the old originals.
I did like seeing this at the end of the tour as it had many features (as it should) of the Bayon Temple too (the faces) and was, to me, particularly striking in that regard.
Worth checking out either on the way in or the way out of Angkor Thom.
This is the East gate in and is a popular entry/exit. There are statues on the bridge on the outside of it, many of the heads are now replicas of the old originals.
I did like seeing this at the end of the tour as it had many features (as it should) of the Bayon Temple too (the faces) and was, to me, particularly striking in that regard.
Worth checking out either on the way in or the way out of Angkor Thom.
Written March 3, 2018
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LoBommer
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK1,765 contributions
Nov 2019
Very interesting Gate with impressive rows of statues along the causeway on the aproach to the gate. There is a small market set up here. This is also where you can walk up the hill to the castle to watch the sunset.
Written February 4, 2020
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