Before You Visit Angkor Wat, Here's What You Need to Know | National Geographic

Rise early to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, one of the world’s largest religious monuments. Explore the magnificent interiors of this 12th-century Khmer temple, adorned with elaborate bas-reliefs and sculptures.

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[incendio]

Proud to say that witnessing the sunrise in Angkor Wat and being able to visit the other temples is such an amazing experience.

[qman]

Angkor is one of the most breath taking places that I have ever visited, I am planning to go back again this year.

[czenieluwin]

Hi, I am from Cambodia 🇰🇭. National Geographic, you guys helped me a lot so thanks. I've visited Angkor Wat before, In Cambodia 🇰🇭, we have different culture from America. So it's great to see other countries learn and understand about us ( Cambodia ). BTW, Have fun in Cambodia 🇰🇭.



Here are some place suggestions for you or any one who wants to visit :
1. Kompongsom ( KPS )
2. Pursat
3. Preah Vihear

[kevin]

as a filipino im a bit jealous as to why philippines doesnt have any temples like angkor wat and others across south east asia.. but then I remember that philippines has earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, volcanoes and typhoons every year! so I can imagine our ancestors may have not made any grand plans for great temple complexes in the long run because of issues of natural calamaties.. unlike cambodia and the mainland south east asia they only worry about floods and are not situated in a ring of fire or typhoon belt in geographical sense hur hur

[alivewell]

Sanatan Hinduism is the oldest and most peaceful religion in the world. Angkor wat is the largest Hindu temple in the world. 🕉❤

[happinessisachoice]

I visited this place last week (August 2022). Not a single tourist other than my family and the entire temple was there for us to explore and fully absorb without the crowd.

[angkortour]

That is my country, Cambodia. Thanks so much, National Geographic for advertising my temple, Angkor Wat, to the world.

[robbieogle]

This was the most amazing thing Ive ever seen. It was worth it. Banyon Temple was also amazing. Take lots of water!!

[worldcitizeng]

I visited Angkor Wat in Sept (low season) for 6 days, including to Phnom Penh (6 hours by bus US$10, single trip). During Sept/Oct, the taxi was only US$18/person for 6 hrs trip to 5 temples, the driver just wait for you at the entrance of each temple. I recommend visiting in Sept/OCt, it only rain for 1 or 2 days but u can walk around with umbrella & rain boots. You can use US$ anywhere in Cambodia!

Another Hong Kong world wide well known movie filmed in Angkor Wat was "IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE" it was the ending of the movie.

[aadhya]

I wish that i could visit this temple 🙏😞

[ChefRafi]

This is really helpful. I plan to visit Cambodia for the temple and incredible food. 😊

[mikasa]

Awww This must be my most favorite video yet
I feel to loved when people love my country 🥰

[walkwithme]

proud to say i've been there.... amazing experience. I suggest to all. As long as you can handle the temperature.

[asta]

Hey im cambodian im proud of Angkor wat in my country

[umminazira]

Been there!!! What a beautiful country 🥰😊

[kingdomoftemplescambodia]

Welcome to Cambodia, the Kingdom of Temples, with beautiful places. You spend less with food, questhouse or hotel and travelling. Most visitors always stay in Siem Reap Province because it has many fantastic temples.

[dulichngaymua]

I was been there too. Beautiful Angkor Wat in Sunshine!

[user__]

Angkor Wat should have been one of the official 7 wonders of the world!
Much superior to the uninspiring 'Christ Redeemer' statue in Brazil

[DarkShadow-setv]

It was built by the Tamil king suriyavarman... Proud to be a Tamilan❤

[peace-pcel]

Angkor wat is a larger scale model of Sigiriya, Srilanka. The monks who had come to learn theravada buddhism extract the landscape plan from Sigiriya.The monks had been sent by the ruler of Cambodia.