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About Angkor Wat
As the national symbol and heart of Cambodia, Angkor Wat is an monumental 12th-century temple complex that serves as a vast representation of the Hindu universe. Set inside a massive 1.5km by 1.3km moat-encircled compound, the site is renowned for its iconic corncob towers, steep stairs leading to the upper Bakan Sanctuary, and an 800m-long stretch of intricate bas-reliefs. The peak travel season runs from November to February when conditions are drier and cooler. Visitors frequently arrive at 5am to catch the sunrise over the temple's pools before exploring its galleries and thousands of unique carved apsaras.
When to go
Angkor Wat is at its best in the dry season for temples, hotels and sunrise starts.
The peak time to visit Angkor Wat is during the dry season from November to February, when the weather is relatively cool and dry, though you will encounter the largest crowds. Temperatures soar during the hot season from March to May, but visiting in mid-April lets you experience the lively Khmer New Year celebrations and the Angkor Sankranta festival around the temples. If you want to avoid crowds and enjoy lower prices, the rainy season from May to November brings lush scenery and afternoon showers, along with cultural events like Visakha Puja candlelit processions in May or June and the Water Festival in late October or November.
Pick a neighbourhood.
Siem Reap serves as the main base for exploring the temples of Angkor, offering distinct neighborhoods ranging from vibrant nightlife hubs to peaceful riverside enclaves.
Centered around Pub Street, this zone is packed with restaurants, bars, and hostels, making it ideal for energetic nightlife but less suited for light sleepers.
Located east of the Siem Reap River, this quieter neighborhood features boutique hotels, yoga retreats, chic cafes, and popular cocktail bars.
Situated on the east side of the river, Wat Damnak provides a tranquil and central base offering charming river views without the noise of Pub Street.
A area removed from the town center that offers space, style, higher-end resorts, and an easy short tuk-tuk ride to the Angkor temples.
This corridor is lined with higher-end resorts and guesthouses, offering a stylish setting removed from the action while providing convenient access to Angkor.
A stylish area south of the river home to mellow bars like Miss Wong and Mr Ciao, making it a trendy alternative to Pub Street.
A shopping area located a 15-minute walk from nearby luxury hotels, featuring cool lifestyle shops like Louise Loubatieres.
A luxury retro-chic resort built in the 1960s, wrapped by high walls on a central arterial road right at the doorstep of the Angkor Complex.
The things worth planning around.
Discover the top attractions, experiences, and visiting tips for a first-time trip to the magnificent ancient complex of Angkor Wat.
Ascend the steep stairs to the 55-meter-high summit of Angkor Wat to see four Buddha images and enjoy sweeping views over the surrounding forest.
Explore an 800-meter-long sequence of detailed 12th-century carvings depicting Hindu creation stories and King Suryavarman II's armies.
Gather at the southern royal bathing pond on the west side before 5:30am to capture iconic reflections of the sun rising over the main towers.
Avoid peak sunrise crowds by entering the temple's quiet eastern side in the dark through the forest.
Spot around 2,000 unique celestial nymphs carved into the stone walls, featuring dozens of distinct hairstyles.
Priced at US$62 and valid over one week, this pass offers full access to explore Angkor Wat alongside surrounding temples like Bayon and Ta Prohm.
Located within the broader Angkor complex, this temple is world-famous for its massive carved face towers depicting Avalokiteshvara.
Visit this iconic temple intertwined with banyan tree roots, widely recognized from Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Come hungry.
Siem Reap and the Angkor area offer a rich culinary landscape ranging from ancient local breakfast traditions and social enterprise cafes to fine-dining modern Khmer cuisine.
Led by French chef Joannès Rivière, this restaurant marries French cooking techniques with regional Cambodian flavors across seasonal tasting menus.
Founded by Kethana Dunnet to preserve heritage Khmer cooking, this teak-wood restaurant offers traditional family-style dishes like fish amok.
Housed in a traditional Khmer home, this charming restaurant serves contemporary interpretations of Cambodian cuisine, including a Siem Reap jackfruit curry Wellington.
This sidewalk social enterprise donates 20 percent of its profits to local charities and is known for its homemade coconut banana bread.
A social enterprise that donates 30 percent of its profits to rotating local charities while serving classic dishes like lok lak and sweet potato curry.
This unique dining spot elevates insects into fine dining, serving options like tempura tarantulas, scorpion papaya salad, and cricket cupcakes.
Located on Sivutha Street in an Art Deco building, this eatery celebrates Cambodia's French past with gourmet fusion options like confit of duck legs.
Situated just outside the main entrance of Angkor Wat, this air-conditioned spot serves food alongside crafts from Artisans d'Angkor.
Climate
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