Looking for the key sights within the Angkor Wat Temple? There is a lot, and with only one chance to visit there is a lot that people miss such as all the bas-reliefs, pediments, and architectural features.
Here are two maps, one based on Google Maps and one in image form that will help navigate you around the highlights. Both are printable.
For Angkor Wat temple history and a detailed guide see here. If you’re looking for info on all the temples of ancient Angkor (Siem Reap) see the full guide and list here.
Google Map of Angkor Wat with key features
Highlighted on this map are the key architectural structures and all the bas-reliefs, plus entry/exit etc. Click the star on the map to add it to your own google maps.
Map Image of Angkor Wat
- Vishnu statue at entry gate (Western Gate or Gopura)
- Dvarapala statue at entry gate (Western Gate or Gopura)
- North Library (mirrored by the South Library)
- Northern Reflection Pond. This marks roughly where to stand for the perfect sunrise shot. (mirrored by the Southern Reflection Pond)
- Balustrade which surrounds the perimeter.
- Terrace of Honor
- South Thousand God Library (mirrored by the North Thousand God Library)
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Battle of Kurukshetra
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Historic Parade
- Gallery Bas Relief: Heaven and Hell
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Churning of the Ocean of Milk
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Victory of Krishna over the Asuras
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Victory of Krishna over the Asura Bana
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Battle between the Asuras and the Devas
- Gallery Bas Relief: The Battle of Lanka
- 4 sacred ponds and gallery
- Outer Towers (at each corner)
- Central Tower.
- A. First Level – featuring gallery walls depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and two libraries
- B. Second level – featuring statues and gallery walls with carvings of over 1500 Apsaras, all unique
- C. Third level – the Bakan. Featuring the five towers, representing Mount Meru of Hindu mythology. Once a place only visited by kings and high priests.
For Angkor Wat temple history and a detailed guide to visiting the great wonder, see here.
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