Angkor Wat — the Magic of Cambodia
by Natali_melon
Sep 16, 2025
[Angkor Wat ruins | The world's largest religious architecture left by the mysterious Khmer dynasty]
— This ruins spread across Siem Reap, Cambodia, is a magnificent legacy of the Khmer dynasty built in the 12th century.
With Angkor Wat at the center, there are plenty of impressive ruins scattered around, such as Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm 🛕✨
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📍[Location & Access]
・Base: About 15-20 minutes by tuk-tuk from Siem Reap city 🚜
・An "Angkor Pass (1-day pass, 3-day pass, 7-day pass)" is required to enter the Angkor Wat ruins 🎫
(As of 2025: 1-day pass $37 / 3-day pass $62 / 7-day pass $72)
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🕌[Main attractions]
✨Angkor Wat
→ The pinnacle of Khmer architecture! The morning glow with silhouettes floating along with the rising sun is impressive🌅
✨Angkor Thom (Bayon Temple)
→ The huge face of the four-faced Buddha is impressive🧘♂️ The "Khmer Smile" that looks like it's smiling from any angle
✨Ta Prohm
→ A fantastic ruin covered by a huge banyan tree. It is also famous as the setting for the movie "Tomb Raider"🎬
✨If your schedule allows, you should also visit Preah Khan and Banteay Srei!
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🍽️ [Recommended Experiences]
• Early morning sunrise viewing @ Angkor Wat🌄
→ We recommend leaving at 5am! A moving moment awaits you✨
• A comfortable tuk-tuk charter tour of the ruins🚜
→ Approximate cost is about $15-25 a day. Guided plans are also popular📚
• Try the local cuisine! → Amok (coconut fish curry), Lok Lak (stir-fried beef), etc. 🇰🇭
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💡【Travel advice】
✔ The ruins are mostly walked, so sneakers are a must👟
✔ Bring water and a hat to protect yourself from the heat🌞💦
✔ Wear clothes that cover your shoulders and knees (because it is a religious facility)🧣
✔ The Angkor ruins are large, so a 3-day pass is the perfect balance📅
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