Recommended places to visit when visiting Angkor Wat ruins🇰🇭

A classic ruins destination that taxi and tuk-tuk drivers take you to.
Amazing & packed with things to see✨

A local's perspective on hidden gems to stop by for a break during your trip📝

⭕️ Angkor Wat Outer Moat

📍Location: Preah Sihanouk Ave, Krong Siem Reap

🏖️Atmosphere: Beautiful scenery where even locals come to eat lunch and doze off

💞Why we recommend it: Enjoy the quiet nature amidst the hustle and bustle of Angkor Wat

⭕️ The square in front of the South Gate of Angkor Thom

📍Location: Prasat Bay Kaek East, Krong Siem Reap

🏖️Atmosphere: The carvings leading to the gate and the calm waters of the moat are beautiful✨

💞Recommended Reason: Go a little further in, where everyone else is taking photos, and you'll be soothed by the negative ions of the jungle🌱

⭕️The hill to the left after passing through the South Gate

📍Location: S Gate Bridge, Krong Siem Reap

🏖️Atmosphere: A rare view of the gate's intricate carvings from above

💞Recommended Reason: A short climb up the unmarked trail to a spectacular view✨ Watch your step and enjoy the view⚠️

⭕️Arbour in front of the Bayon ruins

📍Location: The front of Bayon temple, Krong Siem Reap

🏖️Atmosphere: The moss-covered, crumbling ruins create a truly scenic atmosphere✨

💞Recommended Reason: Replicas of the tools used to stack the ruins' stones,
Highlights include a relief documenting Japanese companies that contributed to the restoration of the Bayon ruins.

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Post by S&N | Oct 14, 2025

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