Today I’d like to introduce an amazing ancient map of Angkor Wat created by Japanese voyagers sometime around the 17th century. It’s truly quite fascinating and offers a great insight into Angkor Wat in the post-Angkor period. It’s not without a twist though. As scholars have deduced, the Japanese may have actually been on a voyage … Read more
Catching the sunrise at Angkor Wat is a must-do experience while in Siem Reap, and here is the ultimate guide to getting to the right place and getting yourself some awesome photos. Angkor Wat opens at 5 am every day allowing people to experience the break of day as the sun rises from behind the … Read more
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 … Read more
Here is a question that has conjured all kinds of theories! Angkor Wat, the great temple of ancient Angkor remains one of the most researched temples in Cambodia but also one of the most mysterious. Still to this day, some believe it was built by giants, some still point to the ancient belief that was … Read more
Angkor Wat is the UNESCO-listed ancient temple located near Siem Reap that has been rated as the world’s top travel destination and by many as one of the world wonders, so, how much does it cost to visit? A one-day pass is available for $37 USD including a full day’s access to Angkor Wat and … Read more
Updated Sep 2024 – The Angkor Pass ticket covers Angkor Wat and all the temples in Angkor Archeological Park including outlying sites such as Beng Mealea, Chau Srei Vibol, Kbal Spean, and Banteay Srei. There are two types of tickets, the normal ticket type and one for long-term foreign residents as set out below with … Read more
Angkor Wat is the largest and most renowned temple of the ancient Khmer Empire, but when was it built and by who? Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century somewhere between 1113 and 1150 AD under the reign of King Suryavarman II (1113-1150 C.E.). Based on vague references found on … Read more