Angkor Thom
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This magnificent inner royal city was built by the end of the 12th century and is renowned for its temple grounds and towering southern gate.
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  • Kirstin G
    Canterbury, United Kingdom288 contributions
    Must see
    Beautiful temple in the archeological park. A definite one to put on your top 5 temples list. You can make use of time by taking a tuk tuk for the day and exploring the main temples in the park.
    Visited October 2022
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 January 2023
  • Xhara71
    Rochester, United Kingdom421 contributions
    Nice cycle ride along the perimeter wall
    Ride along the perimeter walls as part of a cycle tour by Angkor wat cycling tours. It's a nice ride in shade with views of the reservoir on one side. On the other the trees are tall enough you forget you're on a wall as it's hard to see the drop. But it's there!
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 23 January 2023
  • Linda Y
    Frisco, Texas5,665 contributions
    Great City
    Angkor Thom, whose name means “Great City”, was the largest Angkor city and capital of the Khmer Empire. This complex encompasses a large area with the Bayon Temple and its smiling faces being the most impressive. What was once the Royal Palace is now ruins. Make sure you enter through the towering south Victory Gate. Be prepared for lots of walking, not just here but at all the temples.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 28 January 2023
  • Miles Archer
    Boca Raton, Florida7,616 contributions
    ARCHEOLOGICAL PARK
    I did a lot of walking here, taking in the sights. Good exercise. But other visitors were getting around the area on some type of transportation, including bicycles. I enjoyed the architecture. Reviewed by Miles Archer of Boca Raton, USA.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 28 January 2023
  • Jackie K
    Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom1,158 contributions
    Beautiful murals
    After showing our three day pass we were admitted to the temple. Our guide had a huge knowledge of the history of the temple so made the visit very interesting. The murals on the outer walls are wonderful in their storytelling of the every day life of a king with 2000 concubines.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled on business
    Written 11 February 2023
  • Kan
    Sydney, Australia6 contributions
    A sight to behold!
    Its grandeur, majestic feel and monumental size are unparalleled. It is a sacred place, where history and culture come alive. It is a must-see for anyone visiting Cambodia. Its beauty and significance will stay with you forever.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 April 2023
  • Prabhakar
    London, United Kingdom8 contributions
    Another world
    Angkor Thom is an unparalleled destination, with vast and mystical ruins that are steeped in cultural history. Explore the ancient city walls, temples, and moats, and discover the secrets of this ancient civilization. The grandeur of Angkor Thom is truly breathtaking and will leave you feeling amazed and inspired.
    Visited March 2023
    Written 9 April 2023
  • helenU2550HI
    Seoul, South Korea13 contributions
    Angkor Wat is but one temple in a huge complex
    I had an entire day in the Angkor Area and although it was over 40 degrees, crowds got thinner with each additional temple. The smaller temples and the city were more remarkable and still had the impressive architecture made of sandstone like Angkor Wat. Save your energy for this part of the complex!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 21 May 2023
  • Shelley M
    Albany, New Zealand765 contributions
    Just huge
    Just huge with so many temples and the gates. Had a guide to help us make sense of all what we were seeing. The tuk tuk drivers navigate around very easily as it would be so easy to get lost here. Not a lot of shade. So much to see and really be in awe of how these were built and the detail. wow
    Visited April 2023
    Written 25 May 2023
  • Devi Shah P
    Mumbai, India5 contributions
    Best experience!
    This three levels temple, but only the first level had access, other levels are repairing, there are a lot of climbing up and down and there were stones lying all over the place so it was needless exhausted to navigate. Bayon temple is also a splendid temple in itself. It has 54 towers and 216 faces. I got the best experience of the temple because I had the experience tour guide with.
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 9 June 2023
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Destiny N
Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Its grandeur and beauty are unparalleled, with its ornate architecture and extensive grounds. It is truly a sacred place, and a reminder of a time long gone.
Written 5 November 2023
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Perin
Sydney, Australia4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Its grandeur and spiritual atmosphere make it a sublime experience, and it is truly unique. The city is surrounded by an 8-meter-high wall, and the entrance is marked by a beautiful stone gate. Once inside, visitors can explore the ancient temples, palaces, and other monuments. The Bayon Temple stands out with its 54 towers, each decorated with four faces of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Other attractions include the Terrace of the Elephants, the Royal Palace, and the Victory Gate. The atmosphere of the city is spiritual and serene, and visitors can easily sense the grandeur of the area.
Written 3 October 2023
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midway42
Georgia3,088 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Largely viewed as the “second fiddle” to an obligatory visit to Angkor Wat, The Great City (Angkor Thom) is located on the West bank of the Siem Reap river and has a number of structures spread out over ten square kilometers. It is entirely enclosed by a wall that is eight meters high and thirteen (!) kilometers long, and further encircled by a 100m wide moat. Construction of many of the buildings is difficult to date, with many of them being built in different periods. We do know that the concept of Angkor Thom was established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, and is considered the last great capital of the Khmer Empire.

I visited with a guide after a morning sojourn to Ta Prohm. We entered through the East Gate, spending about thirty minutes admiring the immensity of the protective wall and moat surrounding it. After this we headed to the complex of temples, stopping first at the Bayon (see separate review) and explored the carvings for about an hour. The rest of the time was spent visiting the surrounding “lesser” structures: Preah Palilay, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of Elepahnts and the Leper King, etc. We also paused to observe a Buddhist ceremony with my guide interpreting the ritual for me, and interacted with a few locals who were selling souvenirs and drinks. Before leaving we visited the South gate bridge and admired the artistry of the stone figures. Total time spent in the enclosure was between two and three hours.

Overall, this was a worthy and necessary visit. If you’re visiting the temples around Siem Reap for even a full day, you should be coming here. While the artistry of the Bayon was on par with Angkor Wat, the area as a whole was a bit spread out and to be honest after a while “temple fatigue” set in and I struggled to find each individual structure unique. Taken as a whole, however, a half day visit with a little relaxation thrown in is a necessity. I’d suggest a little reading about the layout ahead of time and target those buildings that you have an interest in; a little knowledge will enhance the experience.
Written 17 September 2023
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Eric D
Milan, Italy29 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I have not many things to say. In few words, one of the best temple I have visited ever. In my opinion, this place deserves a visit almost once in life.
Written 27 August 2023
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DG D
5 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
The ruins are just that, ruins. They are in a very poor state of repair. Much of the stone is rotten at its core and actually flaking off. Restoration from the millions of dollars they rake in every year should be used to ensure its architectural and sculptural future is ensured. I fear this will not happen until it is too late.
Written 8 July 2023
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Molly1107
United Kingdom469 contributions
May 2023
This was the second of three temples we visited and was great to see.
The monkeys were good fun although the elderly lady whose sunglasses were stolen by one cheeky chap didn't agree!

There is quite a bit of climbing involved with this temple but well woth the effort.

Would advise visiting in the morning as cooler and quiter.
Written 27 June 2023
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Devi Shah P
Mumbai, India5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
This three levels temple, but only the first level had access, other levels are repairing, there are a lot of climbing up and down and there were stones lying all over the place so it was needless exhausted to navigate. Bayon temple is also a splendid temple in itself. It has 54 towers and 216 faces. I got the best experience of the temple because I had the experience tour guide with.
Written 9 June 2023
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand765 contributions
Apr 2023
Just huge with so many temples and the gates. Had a guide to help us make sense of all what we were seeing. The tuk tuk drivers navigate around very easily as it would be so easy to get lost here. Not a lot of shade. So much to see and really be in awe of how these were built and the detail. wow
Written 26 May 2023
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helenU2550HI
Seoul, South Korea13 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I had an entire day in the Angkor Area and although it was over 40 degrees, crowds got thinner with each additional temple. The smaller temples and the city were more remarkable and still had the impressive architecture made of sandstone like Angkor Wat. Save your energy for this part of the complex!
Written 21 May 2023
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Wood77
Los Angeles, CA1,870 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
What is there to say about the grandeur that haven’t already been written by other reviewers. We were there during Cambodian New Year. The King was inside earlier. Visitors weren’t allow to enter until a parade of military vehicles left.
Written 12 May 2023
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