Angkor Wat is a Theravada Buddhist temple complex, originally built as a Vaishnava Hindu temple, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is the largest religious complex in the world. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares within the medieval capital of Angkor, it was constructed between 1113 and 1150 CE during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting tips
- See sunrise from the reflecting pools, then visit Ta Prohm and the Bayon before the heat.
- Best season in Cambodia: November to March.
- Carry water, sun protection and clothing suitable for religious sites where relevant.
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Where to stay nearby
The most convenient base is Siem Reap. Recommended areas: Old Market area (restaurants and Pub Street on foot); Wat Bo (quieter boutique hotels); Road to Angkor (resorts closest to the temples).
Nearby landmarks
Temple · Cambodia · 3 km
Bayon Temple
Over 200 serene stone faces at the heart of Angkor Thom.
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Palace · Cambodia · 235 km
Royal Palace, Phnom Penh
Gilded throne halls and the Silver Pagoda by the riverfront.
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Palace & temple · Thailand · 366 km
Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew
The dazzling former royal residence and home of the revered Emerald Buddha.
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Temple · Thailand · 366 km
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn, its porcelain-studded spire rising from the Chao Phraya.
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