Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the north of Cambodia, on the banks of the Mekong River. The temple complex, which was built between A.D. 802 and 1220, covers an area of 1,800 hectares and consists of several temples and several other buildings.

Angkor Wat is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cambodia and attracts millions of visitors each year. This temple complex has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The temple complex was built over a period spanning nearly two hundred years starting from 881 to 1220 AD.

The temples at Angkor Wat were constructed by Khmer kings who ruled over Cambodia for about three centuries from 802 to 1220 AD. They were built to serve as religious centers for both men and women, but also as places where they could hold large gatherings for religious ceremonies such as processions or feasts celebrating new moon days or New Year’s Day festivals.  

Angkor Wat was not only built by the Khmer kings but also used to be controlled and administered by the Hindu Brahmans. However, in 1577 Cambodia was conquered by the Portuguese, who ruled it for about 300 years until they were forced out by King Sihanouk in 1960. While Angkor Wat is one of the World’s Seven wonders, it is also well-known throughout Cambodia as a place of pilgrimage. Each year thousands come to visit Angkor Wat from all over Southeast Asia and beyond. It is considered sacred not only because of its religious significance to Cambodians but because it represents a time of deep magic and wonder. These days, over 60,000 tourists visit Angkor each year.

When you are in Cambodia, there are many places to stay. You can stay in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or even Angkor Wat. But where to stay is not so obvious. The first thing that you must know is: Where do you stay? Which accommodation will be suitable for your needs?

Angkor Wat has been a major attraction for tourists for many years now. However, this temple has also been one of the most dangerous places for tourists who have not done enough research about what to expect when visiting Angkor Wat. Many people have been killed by wild animals and Cambodian locals, while others have been killed by unscrupulous tour guides who take advantage of tourists’ ignorance or lack of knowledge about what to expect at Angkor Wat. The fact that there are so many people visiting this site does not make it any less dangerous than other places that attract thousands of visitors every day, such as Paris or Rome.

If you are planning a trip to Angkor Wat, you need to make sure that you have all the necessary information about how to get there. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you get around the temple complex as efficiently as possible. The first thing that you need to know is that Angkor Wat is divided into three sections, each of which has its entrance and transportation systems. The original entrance is situated near the city of Siem Reap and it will take you about an hour by car to get there from the central business district in Sihanoukville. If you are traveling for a long time, it might be a good idea to rent a car so that you do not have to sit in traffic for hours on end waiting at these entrances. The cost of this trip varies greatly depending on how far over or under you are going, so it is always a good idea to ask around first before taking the plunge. For those who are planning on traveling to Angkor Wat for two or more weeks at once, it might be a good idea to rent a car or motorcycle that can transport you around the complex in one go. These vehicles will make it much easier for you to get from one section of the complex to another as well as allow you to enjoy all the sights along the way.

Angkor Wat is located in Siem Reap Province but can be reached by taking a bus from Siem Reap to Phnom Kulen (3 hours) or from Sihanoukville (4 hours). and then by car. The entrance fee for Phnom Kulen is 300B, and from Sihanoukville it is 250B.

Dolak Hotel, Phnom Kulen – An Oriental-style hotel located near the temple. The rooms are quite good and clean. The downside to this hotel is that its location can be a bit scary if you are not used to Cambodian traffic at night (you’ll find plenty of things running past you when trying to sleep)

-Angkor Wat Hotel-If the idea of staying in a temple fascinates you, then this is the place to stay. You can choose between 7 different rooms and even though there are many types of rooms, they all have some kind of altar in front of them so if you want to give an offering, it would be very nice to see what space has, otherwise just look at the wall in front of or in front of the altar.

– Phnom Penh Holiday Development-There are many places that claim to be Phnom Penh hotels but all of them are in the city, not at the famous temples and you have to pay a lot for them because it does not live up to what you imagined. My advice is to go to Angkor Wat Hotel as there is also a temple next door.

-Siem Reap Holiday Development- This place is from my point of view very stylish, if you want something different, this would be one place to stay in Siem Reap! This holiday development was built by the company that built the new Siem Reap airport, it is located 50 meters from the main touristic area and so you get all this for a very affordable price.

-Kompong Thom Holiday Development- If there are many beautiful temples in the city of Kompong Thom, then consider staying here as it is very close to all 3 temples! Price: 200 B / per person / double room or 300 B for a single room.

Sleepy Oasis Guest House, Ph nom Kulen – Near the temple, this guest house is very nice and comfortable. The owner is friendly and makes you feel at home. Price: 250B / per person / double room, 300B for a single room.

Xep Hoa Guest House, Phnom Kulen – This guest house has one of the most interesting-looking rooms I’ve ever seen in Cambodia! They have a glass wall that faces Phnom Kulen which includes an area with books on Cambodian history (a very cool feature). Price: 500B / double room or 700 B for a single room.

Siam Palace Guest House, Siem Reap – This guest house is clean and fairly modern looking; however, the rooms are a little expensive for the price. Price: 250B / double room

Zwaan Guest House, Phnom Kulen – Busy with many travelers at night this guest house is a good choice if you want to be in a busy commercial area of town close to the museum. The rooms are spacious with good views over Siem Reap’s Old Town, and the price is good too.

Wat Phnom Guest House B, Sihanoukville – Good rooms in a clean guest house with friendly staff. Located opposite the train station at the rear of Wat Phnom Park. Free internet access is available in all rooms. The breakfast room is served by a family member and looks out over an attractive garden and temple complex just outside the front door of your room. Breakfast costs around $3pp although it may be included in your room price if you go to other places within the town such as eating spots nearby or some shops on Jadu Ot Rd.

In Hindu mythology, Angkor Wat is the place where Vishnu took the form of a lion to protect Cambodia’s innocent people from evil demons. Once upon a time, two princes were devoted to each other after they met in an underground cave in which they were hiding from their respective parents’ wraths. One day, their father was woken up by their loud arguing and asked them what was going on up above him on his roof when he answered: “We are fighting. “Their father was astonished, and asked them: “Who was fighting who?” The young princes told their father that the lion had been fighting with the monkey. Their father then went to his son and said: “Your mother wants me to kill you, but I don’t want to cause trouble for her. So, what do you want me to do? If I kill you both, she will never forgive me.” At this point, he told them that they could either go up or down. When they went up to the roof of the cave its top became higher than ever before in history because one of them had dared to stand on the roof. This is how Angkor Wat became famous and renowned as the most sighted and golden temple in the world.

Cambodia’s temples are the most beautiful and complex in the world. These temples are among the most impressive Buddhist monuments in the world. They are built on top of huge hillocks, carved into a cliff face by erosion.

The temples themselves are enormous, and some of them have more than one hundred stories, more than 3 kilometers (2 miles) high!

This is not just an architectural wonder; it is also a spiritual one. These ancient Buddhist monuments were built by monks who believed that they were living embodiments of Buddha himself. They were meant to be seen from every angle and at all times so that their presence would be felt throughout history.