Located just 3.7 miles outside the bustling
Cambodian city of
Siem Reap, the Khmer temple complex at
Angkor Wat is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, if not the world.
Each year, more than two million tourists visit Angkor Archaeological Park, which dates back to the 12th century and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992. In 2007, a team of archaeologists realized that Angkor, spread over 402 acres, was once the largest pre-industrial city in the world.
The main
Angkor Wat site, the easiest to access, is a bit of a tourist wonderland, while scores of smaller temples and crumbling, unrestored ruins await in the surrounding jungle.
From essential information about visas, park entry, and the best times of year to visit to which temples you should see, what to wear, and how to capture the perfect sunrise photos, here's how to make the most of your trip to this unforgettable place.