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Angkor Wat

Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ranked #4 of 106 attractions in Siem Reap
5.0 of 5 stars 2023 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Biking
Owner description: Angkor Wat, in its beauty and state of preservation, is unrivaled. Its mightiness and magnificence bespeak a pomp and a luxury surpassing that of a...... more » Owner description: Angkor Wat, in its beauty and state of preservation, is unrivaled. Its mightiness and magnificence bespeak a pomp and a luxury surpassing that of a Pharaoh or a Shah Jahan, an impressiveness greater than that of the Pyramids, an artistic distinctiveness as fine as that of the Taj Mahal. « less
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

It really is incredible and something you must experience in person. Pictures do not do it justice. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The grandeur and splendor of this World Wonder never ceases to amaze me! More

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Dibrugarh, India
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We went just before sunrise. It was the best sunrise but we were glad to go early in the morning as when we got out of there 3 hours later the heat was unbearable. Angkor Wat was amazing but even better were the woods behind which had many ruins in the middle of nowhere. Really intriguing! Loved it! More

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Manila, Philippines
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Make no mistake... Don't dare miss out on a sunrise tour of angkor wat! It is breathtaking! Every inch of the place is picture-worthy. Bring a packed breakfast and start your tour early to avoid the crowds and to beat the near unbearable midday heat and humidity. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the grounds are immense and there are sections... More

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Manila, Philippines
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The complex is huge. The Angkor wat experience will not be complete without the sunrise..simply inspiring. More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Words cannot explain this amazing place which spans for over 400 sq kms. Spent a whole day exploring all the major temples and some of the out of the way temples and sites. One could spend a week exploring and still not manage to see everything. Best to go early to avoind to heat, and the tourist droves. More

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Wollongong, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

My first visit to Angkor Wat was for the sunrise. I had seen many docos, pictures. I thought I had some idea of its magnitude. So wrong We were astounded. After a 4.00 am start from our hotel in Siam Reep by 9.30am, we had covered Ankgor Wat, I made the decision( I'm a little older and less fit than... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We spent several hours in Angkor Wat exploring the temples. I highly recommend getting there for sunrise! There is nothing quite like watching the sun come up over the temple peaks and hearing the monks start their morning prayer... More

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Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Angkor Wat is amazing. The ruins are manificient. The weather is a bit too hot. I showered at least 4 times a day. Street vendors are too aggressive. More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Not to be missed. Crippling heat in June/July, but even near heat stroke couldn't keep me from going back. People that rate it less than 5 stars are nuts! It is incredibly humbling to stand among the structure. As always, tourists are in the way and often a little noisy, however this pours much needed income back into preservation. For... More

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