Angkor Wat Things to Do

 48 Reviews  To catch a spectacular sunset, climb the steps leading up to Bakheng hill. The colours are very rich and deep. It feels like a big social event as there will be plenty of other tourists waiting for... 

 146 Reviews  The four tiers of aspara here are incredible. They are more than 700 years old but many are extremely well preserved, likely to be a result of them having been covered over by the front... 

 79 Reviews  Ta Phrom was formerly called the royal monastery, dedicated to the former King's mother. THis temple was left to age in its natural state. Large trees have overgrown these structures and gives the... 

 26 Reviews  somewhat of a surprise as i heard it was very tourisity,but the lake and flooded forrest is awesome and a highlight of our trip.we went with the recommended way in the lonely planets guide with the... 

 60 Reviews  Almost near the foot of Kulen Mountains, Bantaey Srei stands with its mix pink sandtone and wood temples with exquisite decorative carvings which have miniature resemblance of other Angkor Temples.... 

 22 Reviews  This place appears to be a former Budhist university with its long narrow hallways and several small enclosures. However, history points to some evidence that this temple was constructed on the site... 

 16 Reviews  Unlike most temples Neak Pean is a temple which consists of ponds in a crucifix formation. It is said to have miraculous healing from the four representations of the mouths of a lion, elephant, horse... 

 DennyP Says:  ANGKOR WAT To travel all around the huge site of Angkor Wat and also the vast complexes of Angkor Thom it is neccesary to get a 1 day or three day ticket..This... 

 schurman23 Says:  The Bapuon is another mountain temple to resemble Mount Meru or the "center of the universe" under Hindu literature. It is located near the Bayon Temple and the... 

 schurman23 Says:  This 5 storey pyramid temple is one of what remains of the Royal Palace. The guide didn't explain much when I asked where exactly was the Royal Palace. Maybe... 

 schurman23 Says:  Pre Rup was constructed in the 10th century to enclose one of the ancient citiies that time. It has 5 imposing central towers at the center. Climbing up the... 

 schurman23 Says:  Preah Ko was constructed in the 9th century far much earlier than the Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom. Unlike the two, this temple was built from sandstones, Preah... 

 Mr.Sparkle Says:  Angkor Wat is huge and if you want to see a good chunk of it you have to plan well.I purchased a 3 day ticket for $40. If you do things right, the price will... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This temple complex is located on the way to Banteay Srei, to the east of the East Baray. Meaning "Citadel of the Samre" (named after the population which lived... 

 Willettsworld Says:  You wouldn't know it when you're standing there, but Lolei actually sits atop what was once an island at the centre of the Jayatataka Baray — a reservoir... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is by far the most impressive of the temples that make up the Roluos Group of temples, located some 15km south-east of the main group of temples at Angkor.... 

 Willettsworld Says:  These miniature models of famous Angkor temples are located opposite Preah Ko which forms part of the Roluos Group, located some 15km south-east of the main... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Preah Ko (meaning "The Sacred Bull") was the first temple to be built in the ancient and now defunct city of Hariharalaya (in the area that today is called... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Just across the Victory Way from Chau Say Tevoda, to the east of Angkor Thom, it underwent a major reconstruction in the 1960s and is now in remarkable... 

 Willettsworld Says:  This is located just east of Angkor Thom, across the Victory Way from Thommanon (it pre-dates the former and post-dates the latter). Built in the mid-12th... 

 Willettsworld Says:  One of the most striking facets of Ta Keo is its almost nude, undecorated state. Although construction commenced during the reign of Jayavarman V (ruled 968 to... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Pre Rup is a temple-mountain with the central pyramid comprising three levels atop a two-level base. It was completed in 961 during the reign of King... 

 Willettsworld Says:  Translated as Royal Baths, according to one source all creatures except elephants were allowed to bathe in Srah Srang, but today it is most popular as a spot...