19/04/2025
Each stone a secret, each shadow a specter — the temple murmurs beneath my gaze.
Early morning is the best time to visit Angkor Wat, especially if you’re aiming to:
• Avoid crowds (tour buses usually arrive after sunrise)
• Catch the sunrise over the temple’s silhouette — a magical and almost spiritual experience
• Enjoy cooler temperatures before the midday heat kicks in
• Photograph the temple in soft golden light with mist still lingering
Tips:
Best sunrise experience: Leave at 5am, half hour drive from city centre
Travel from Siem Reap City Center: 30-50 $
Options: take a tuktuk via Grab App for cheaper option
Tour Guide: there are official tour guide near the gate
