Angkor Thom
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This magnificent inner royal city was built by the end of the 12th century and is renowned for its temple grounds and towering southern gate.
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  • Kirstin G
    Canterbury, United Kingdom288 contributions
    Must see
    Beautiful temple in the archeological park. A definite one to put on your top 5 temples list. You can make use of time by taking a tuk tuk for the day and exploring the main temples in the park.
    Visited October 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 21, 2023
  • Xhara71
    Rochester, United Kingdom421 contributions
    Nice cycle ride along the perimeter wall
    Ride along the perimeter walls as part of a cycle tour by Angkor wat cycling tours. It's a nice ride in shade with views of the reservoir on one side. On the other the trees are tall enough you forget you're on a wall as it's hard to see the drop. But it's there!
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written January 23, 2023
  • Linda Y
    Frisco, Texas5,665 contributions
    Great City
    Angkor Thom, whose name means “Great City”, was the largest Angkor city and capital of the Khmer Empire. This complex encompasses a large area with the Bayon Temple and its smiling faces being the most impressive. What was once the Royal Palace is now ruins. Make sure you enter through the towering south Victory Gate. Be prepared for lots of walking, not just here but at all the temples.
    Visited November 2022
    Written January 28, 2023
  • Miles Archer
    Boca Raton, Florida7,616 contributions
    ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK
    I did a lot of walking here, taking in the sights. Good exercise. But other visitors were getting around the area on some type of transportation, including bicycles. I enjoyed the architecture. Reviewed by Miles Archer of Boca Raton, USA.
    Visited January 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written January 28, 2023
  • Jackie K
    Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom1,158 contributions
    Beautiful murals
    After showing our three day pass we were admitted to the temple. Our guide had a huge knowledge of the history of the temple so made the visit very interesting. The murals on the outer walls are wonderful in their storytelling of the every day life of a king with 2000 concubines.
    Visited February 2023
    Traveled on business
    Written February 11, 2023
  • Kan
    Sydney, Australia6 contributions
    A sight to behold!
    Its grandeur, majestic feel and monumental size are unparalleled. It is a sacred place, where history and culture come alive. It is a must-see for anyone visiting Cambodia. Its beauty and significance will stay with you forever.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2023
  • Prabhakar
    London, United Kingdom8 contributions
    Another world
    Angkor Thom is an unparalleled destination, with vast and mystical ruins that are steeped in cultural history. Explore the ancient city walls, temples, and moats, and discover the secrets of this ancient civilization. The grandeur of Angkor Thom is truly breathtaking and will leave you feeling amazed and inspired.
    Visited March 2023
    Written April 9, 2023
  • helenU2550HI
    Seoul, South Korea13 contributions
    Angkor Wat is but one temple in a huge complex
    I had an entire day in the Angkor Area and although it was over 40 degrees, crowds got thinner with each additional temple. The smaller temples and the city were more remarkable and still had the impressive architecture made of sandstone like Angkor Wat. Save your energy for this part of the complex!
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written May 21, 2023
  • Shelley M
    Albany, New Zealand766 contributions
    Just huge
    Just huge with so many temples and the gates. Had a guide to help us make sense of all what we were seeing. The tuk tuk drivers navigate around very easily as it would be so easy to get lost here. Not a lot of shade. So much to see and really be in awe of how these were built and the detail. wow
    Visited April 2023
    Written May 25, 2023
  • Devi Shah P
    Mumbai, India5 contributions
    Best experience!
    This three levels temple, but only the first level had access, other levels are repairing, there are a lot of climbing up and down and there were stones lying all over the place so it was needless exhausted to navigate. Bayon temple is also a splendid temple in itself. It has 54 towers and 216 faces. I got the best experience of the temple because I had the experience tour guide with.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 9, 2023
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Eal
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Feb 2020
Angkor Thom is essential in the Angkor loop, especially in case you're going to for 2 3 days. Me personally, that wasn't in my Top three Temples of Angkor though I can easily see why this's among most people's favorites. I didn't like the way several of the temple and bridge were definitely fairly recently restored (think ash colored asphalt amongst early stone). I did appreciate the spectacular bridge leading approximately the temple. This was completely different than the additional temples. Angkor Thom comes with much more info available, that may help make it much more interesting (though additional crowds)! Should you go to Angkor, you'll probably end up right here at some point.
Written April 8, 2020
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JMB50
Sprowston, UK427 contributions
Nov 2019
This is a not to be missed temple with its 54 gigantic towers and a famous elephant terrace. This is a real highlight at Siem Reap. There is a lot of scrambling and climbing so you need to be fit and agile. One tip, if you can buy your tickets to enter the various sites, a three day pass should be adequate, and this will eliminate the need to queue on the days that you visit.
Written March 26, 2020
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Paton L
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam1 contribution
Jan 2020
Angkor Thom was the favorite temple of mine in the Siem Reap area. The scope and character of the complex is unparalleled from the other you drive over the imposing and unforgettable front gate. While we'd been there, a national holiday/festival was happening and there was concerts and festivities through the complex to put any current US state fair to shame. It is awfully troubling however to discover the damage caused by the vandals as well as atrocities on this specific world wonder committed by profiteers. Be sure you go to find this amazing site before it is further vandalized and also decimated by the jungle.
Written January 17, 2020
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Kennith Skelhorn
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Jan 2020
You will have the camera of yours out before you even make it through the gate. The structure is jaw dropping, particularly within the wet season (June to October) once the stones are draped in moss. Thom is home to a host and the Bayon of little temples, all worth seeing. it is maybe better to begin with Thom also It is surrounding temples and then leave Angkor Wat til last. The way you recognize the scope and scale of it on an entirely other level.
Written January 22, 2020
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Valentina Correa
14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The most visited temples are incredibly nice, but there are lots of temples just a few meters away that literally no one visits, very beautiful and where you can definitely get amazing pictures with nobody around. If you are doing the short route tour, be sure to spend a while in this place and search for the less frequented temples, since this part is most of the route. Don't get desperate about not having enough time for the rest, you can take your time. That is probably why there was no people around the other temples. Also be sure to visit the little tunnel beneath the leper king's terrace, it's full of nice sculptures, but it is moderately hard to see if you don't pay attention.
Written January 9, 2020
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amanda5805
Duncan, Canada4,975 contributions
Dec 2019
We hired a guide months before actually arriving in Siem Reap and WOW did it pay off. Plus it was a great price for just the 2 of us to be gone 10+ hours.

Our Tour Guide Mr. Khemarin picked us up at our hotel managed to keep away from the crowds almost the day. I was shocked how quiet most places were. Angkor Thom was out second stop after hiking u Bakheng Hill.

Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Angkor empire, the city was founded in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. It is famous for its "face-towers" at the 5 city gates and at the central Bayon temple.

There are many areas of Angkor Thom to explore. The South Gate with the 54 statues on each side that crosses over the river heading to Bayon. The Royal Palace, Prasat Chung & Mangalartha, Phimeanakas, Baphuon, Terrance of the Elephants, Terrance of the Leeper King and many many more. You could wander here all day and probably not miss a thing. Each Temple is very different from the rest. So don't let people tell you that you just have to see one. They are all incredible. If you only have one day and don't want a huge itinerary. I Would recommend Angkor Thom's full site. I know most people come for Angkor Wat but there is just so much more to see at Angkor Thom. But Honestly, You should be able to see Angkor Thom and Wat in the same day with lots of time to spare. We managed to do both circuits in one day but it was a real push through day. We only have 1 day to see as much as possible.

Mr. Khemarin was the prefect guide for us. He was so knowledgeable, friendly and shared stories of life in Cambodia. Also, he was a great photographer! So creative!

Don't forget to have your shoulders and knees covered!
Written May 20, 2020
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Michael W
Redding, CT1,112 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We visited this temple after Angkor Wat and I actually preferred this one because you could really get right into it, being more compact. It sounds like we were lucky as it wasn’t as hot as it was for some of the other reviewers. Nevertheless, take plenty of water as there is plenty of walking amp dancing climbing involved.
Written February 28, 2020
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GuidoHongKong
Los Gatos, CA51 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This is the largest and most involved/historic of the Angkor complex. A wonderful place to visit, but very large and, without a guide/context, a lot of the art/history might be lost. DEFINITELY worth seeing, if you are really into the history. I would recommend seeing the other temples first, as they are more compact and easy to follow - but, if you really like what you see, go here!
Written February 20, 2020
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Rune T
Lund, Sweden415 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
One of the main reasons why you are here. A thousand year old former capital of Cambodia with space for 1,2 million inhabitants.

It is large (3x3km) and has many interesting places inside, so this attraction is probably the one that will take most time.
Written February 15, 2020
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,621 contributions
Jan 2020
You are just about to cross one of the gates of "Angkor Thom", the capital city of the Angkorian Empire! Back in the 12th century, legendary King Jayavarman VII defeated the Cham invaders and decided to build a new royal capital city, starting then a true "building" crusade across the empire. Many palaces, temples, monuments and ponds, remnants from this period, can still be visited within "Angkor Archaelogical Park" limits. "Angkor Thom" is a 3km² walled and moated city (enclosing old existing structures as the temples of "Phimeanakas" and "Baphuon"), with five entry gates, one four each cardinal point, plus a fifth one - the awesome "Victory Gate" (just across the moat near the temples of "Thommanon" and " Chau Say Tevoda"), leading to King Jayavarman VII's "Royal Palace". Each entry gate is crowned by four giant images of Lord Buddha, as Buddhism was King Jayavarman VII's religion. Anyone visiting Cambodia cannot miss "Angkor Thom", entering its walls generally through the beautiful "South Gate", which leads directly to "Bayon", the state temple of King Jayavarman VII. If you miss it, you will certainly regret forever! Enjoy!
Written October 27, 2020
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