One of my special memories of Siem Reap are the two mornings, when I went over to Angkor Wat at 5am to watch the sun rise over the beautiful temple complex. It was such a beautiful experience and there were fewer people around compared to the crowds later in the day.
While writing my post on Siem Reap this week, I was going through the photos I took at Angkor and I felt like sharing this collection of 12 sunrise photos at Angkor Wat first.
My strongest recommendation to travelers visiting Angkor Wat would be to experience the sun rise over Angkor Wat, enjoying the place in peace and quiet before the crowds arrive. It is also easier to explore the place in the morning than under the energy draining afternoon sun.
Have you experienced a sunrise over Angkor Wat? Hope this photo collection has made you want to visit Angkor Wat, if you haven’t already done so!
[I am linking this post to Wanderful Wednesday, hosted by Snow in Tromso, Lauren on Location, The Sunny Side of This and What a Wonderful World]
Stunning!
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Thank you 🙂
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Simply beautiful. There’s something magical about watching the sunrise. I only wish I could get up in time to watch it, haha.
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Thank you, Michelle. I agree watching a sunrise is a magical experience and I am fortunate that I enjoy waking up at dawn and savouring the quiet and peace on my own 🙂
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Just Amazing, Ahila! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Linda! 🙂
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This just made my day! So magical!!
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Delighted to hear that, Isabel! Thank you! 🙂
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indeed great sunrise:) #wanderful wednesday
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Thank you, Tanja 🙂
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It does seem like a magical experience!!
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I have found sunrises in general to be a magical experience as there is something about watching dawn break over the horizon that seems to make it a miracle of nature. It was extra special watching the sunrise over an ancient city.
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Wow these pictures are stunning! There’s nothing better than getting up early to see a sunrise when visiting a new place! Sure it’s not always easy to drag yourself out of bed, but it’s always worth it! I love seeing places in the wee hours of morning, just as they begin to come alive. So peaceful and rewarding! Thanks for sharing Ahila 😀
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Thank you, Lauren. I also love seeing places as they come to life in the early hours of morning.
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Gorgeous! I too got to see this wonderful sunset 🙂 Loved the reflection most of all, the only thing that wasn’t as magical as I had expected was how crazy busy it was! But it was for the reason that it’s amazing!
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The sunset at Angkor Wat must have been a beautiful one as well, though as you say crowded. Unfortunately, we used to be exhausted by the end of the day and would retreat to our hotel to rest before going out to explore the Angkor night market.
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Oops, I just realised my typo! I meant sunrise 😀 That’s what I saw too!!
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Wow. Was it so crowded early in the morning as well? I only saw a few people around till about 7am when more people started arriving. Later in the day though, it was too crowded for me to enjoy the place.
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It was insanely busy at the place where I went to! Maybe I didn’t pick the best spot 😉
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Probably I was fortunate on the morning that I went 🙂 I can imagine everyone would want to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat, having traveled all the way there 🙂 It was a magical sight though, wasn’t it?
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Beautiful!
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Beautiful photos. I think my favorite is the shot with the sun on the horizon and the two palm trees. I also like the shots with the water in the foreground; the cloud reflections almost command attention. So lovely! 🙂
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Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Amanda.
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ahh! how stunning! I went to ankgor and saw it all, but i didn’t watch the sun rise or set. I’ve heard it’s packed!
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Thanks, Carrie. I guess I was lucky that it was not packed the two mornings that I was there.
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So beautiful. I just need to make it there..thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Corey.
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I love getting up extra early for some early bird morning pictures before the crowds! Your pictures look so peaceful and beautiful! #TheWeeklyPostcard
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Early morning walks and reflections are amazing experiences, aren’t they? Thanks, Lorelei. By the way, the link when I click ‘California Globetrotter’ from your comment does not take me to your blog caliglobetrotter – hope you are aware of it.
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Hamm thank you for letting me know…I’ll have to tell my fiancé – we’re currently working on a new site for me so maybe that’s why…?
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I am glad you shared all these photos. I have never been to Angkor Wat, so, it is great to be able to have nice view of the site. I love the last photos.
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Many thanks, Ruth. Glad you enjoyed the sunrise photos at Angkor Wat.
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Ah, Angkor Wat! You beat me to it. I wanted to go there for so long, but still didn’t make it. I’m envious.
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Hope you make it there soon, Anda. Angkor Wat and other temple complexes at Siem Reap are very special indeed.
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