The Bayon
At the heart of the ancient city of Angkor Thom, 54 towers crowned with more than 200 smiling stone faces that follow you with their gaze
Angkor Guide
The temples of Angkor, far more than Angkor Wat
Stone faces, giant roots and forgotten cities — the guide to miss nothing
The temples of Angkor are far more than Angkor Wat — the site stretches over dozens of square kilometres and holds dozens of sanctuaries, each with its own soul
The Bayon and its faces, Ta Prohm wrapped in jungle, the more distant cities of the Grand Circuit — there's enough to fill several days
This page introduces the must-sees and the logic of the site, so you can visit without rushing and without getting lost
And for detailed itineraries and the ideal order of visits, it's all in The Ultimate Guide, free with every direct booking
The temples not to miss
Ta Prohm
The temple left to the jungle, where giant trees wrap around the ruins — made famous by the cinema
Angkor Thom
The ancient fortified capital — its monumental south gate and the Terrace of the Elephants
The Grand Circuit
- Beyond the must-sees, the more secluded temples — Preah Khan, Neak Pean, Pre Rup — far from the crowds
The distant temples
- Banteay Srei and its finely carved pink sandstone, Beng Mealea overrun by the forest, the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen
- The order of visits, the durations and the crowd-free time slots are detailed in the guide
Plan it well
How to visit them
Small or Grand Circuit, over one day or several — the order of visits and the timings change everything to avoid the crowds
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Visiting Angkor Wat
The flagship temple — ticket, sunrise and the best time slots to see it in peace
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Our Angkor tours with an English-speaking or French-speaking guide, by tuk-tuk or car
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Seasons, weather and crowds — when to come to enjoy Angkor in peace
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