Where to admire sunrise and sunset in Angkor site
Explore Angkor Park by experiencing one of its amazing and wonderful pleasures, including watching the sun rise or set from the magnificence of its buildings. You may rent a three-wheel remork or rent a bicycle to visit many of the temples.
SUNRISE
Bakheng Phnom
Bakheng's hilltop location gives it the area's most popular sunrise and sunset locations, offering views of the Tonle Sap, the West Baray, the Kulen Mountains, Phnom Bok, Phnom Krom, and Angkor Wat's five towers. The variety and splendor of the various points of view, and also the deep and rich colours, make it a popular attraction during sunset. As a result, we recommend enjoying a sunrise visit in the early morning, when the weather is pleasant and the crowds are smaller. Climbing the hill for amazing views of the Siem Reap plain. You may walk, ride an elephant, or follow the elephant trail.
Angkor Wat Temple
If the weather is good, you may take in the most beautiful picture of the Angkor Wat temple's beautiful silhouette as the sun rises behind it.
You may also take a different perspective and observe the sun rising and its reflection on the moat from the grassy banks of Angkor Wat.
If you enter from the southern coastal causeway, you will be able to see the sun set behind Angkor Wat.
SUNSET
Phnom Krom
Climb the stairwell to the summit of Phnom Krom, see the temple and monastery, and take in the sunset across Tonle Sap Lake and the surrounding rice fields.
Phnom Bok
Prepare for a strenuous trek up 630 stairs to the top of Phnom Bok for views of the sunset behind an Angkorian temple and across the agricultural area.
The West Wall of Angkor Thom
For a peaceful sunset experience, stroll or cycle along Angkor Thom's wall and watch the sunset over the moat and the West Baray from the west wall. Along the route, stop at Prasat Chrung in Angkor Thom's south-west corner.
Climb to Rup
Climb to the summit of Pre Rup for a panoramic view of the landscape with Angkor Wat in the distance.
The Eastern Wall of Sras Srang
Take a stroll along the banks of Sras Srang to witness the sunset.
Mebon occidental
Take a boat excursion to Mebon, located in the heart of the West Baray, to make the most of the tranquil sunset location.
