Today was an early start as we left our hotel at 4.30 am to go to Angkor Wat for the sunrise! First, we had to get our passes, which included having a photo taken. This pass gives me access for 3 days. We will use 2 on the tour, and then I will be able to go back 1 more time afterwards.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is considered the largest religious structure in the world and is the symbol of Cambodia and featured on their flag. It was also one of the places I was most excited about visiting, and I wasn’t disappointed!
We walked into the complex in pitch black, so it was unclear we were walking over a bridge and what buildings we walked through. We found our spot by the lake and then waited an hour and a half! I took a lot of photos and videos and put them together in a reel on insta. Here are a couple of the photos…
We agreed it looked like a troll popping his head up next to the palm tree.
After a breakfast box, we explored the temple, and there are a lot of steps!!
Angkor thom
The next stop was through the South gate of Angkor Thom. Along the bridge, they have statues on each side of gods and demons, carrying the body of seven-headed naga. The top of the gate has 4 heads, which is the same design as the Bayon temple.
Bayon Temple
This temple was full of detailed cravings and the smiling budda heads.
The elephants terrace
Just a short walk from Bayon is the elephants terrace. They were preparing for a show that is happening this week. We only visited part of this terrace, but it is a lot bigger than I imagined. We saw more of it from the bus on the way to the next temple.
Ta prohm Temple
Last temple for today, and it is Ta prohm, which was made famous from the 2001 Tomb Raider film with Angelina Jolie. As you will see from the photos, the trees have taken over here a bit. We walked into the temple via the jungle trek path.
Really enjoyed the temples today. There were 3 very different types and got some great photos! When we got back, I clearly had a nap after being up at 4am and a trip to Pub Street in the evening.
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