Anantara Angkor Resort Cambodia Aug 2014-033

My wife and I were in Cambodia as a guest of Anantara Angkor Resort & Spa. The hotel is plush but the real reason you’ll want to go to Siem Reap is for its proximity to the magnificent Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Khmer Empire ruins. The most famous is Angkor Wat, which is labeled the Eighth Wonder of the World. The park is only 20 minutes from the hotel and they can arrange a reputable guide and driver for just $25 for a half day.

Angkor National Park Siem Reap Cambodia Aug 2014-001To gain entry into the park is $20 USD. One of my bills was rejected since it had a slight tear and they take pictures of each person to put on your ticket so you can’t share. I was told that the whole park is run by a Vietnamese guy, which the locals aren’t too happy about.

Angkor National Park Siem Reap Cambodia Aug 2014-004We were there in the low season, which is July to late September so it was rainy and not crowded. High season is October to February and is busy every day. The temperature in the low season can go down to 15C (59F) and the hottest months are April to June and temps are 40C (104F).

Angkor National Park Siem Reap Cambodia Aug 2014-020The Angkor Archaeological Park is an absolute must-see. It’s truly spectacular and it’s huge, too. You can easily spend a whole day at Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat. See photos below in the gallery.

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Entrance to Angkor National Park
Entrance to Angkor National Park
Entry ticket to Angkor National Park
Entry ticket to Angkor National Park
Entry ticket to Angkor National Park
Entry ticket to Angkor National Park
First look at Angkor Wat
First look at Angkor Wat
Our guide
Our guide
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Kid peeing in Angkor Wat
Kid peeing in Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat
Nice PJs at Angkor Wat
Nice PJs at Angkor Wat
Selfie Sticks everywhere in Angkor Wat
Selfie Sticks everywhere in Angkor Wat
What's forbidden
What's forbidden
Monks leaving Angkor Wat
Monks leaving Angkor Wat
Driving to next temple
Driving to next temple
Tuk tuk in Angkor National Park
Tuk tuk in Angkor National Park
Street sellers in Angkor National Park
Street sellers in Angkor National Park
Street sellers in Angkor National Park
Street sellers in Angkor National Park
Tuk tuks in Angkor National Park
Tuk tuks in Angkor National Park
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Ta Prohm
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom
Long-tailed macaque in Angkor National Park
Long-tailed macaque in Angkor National Park
Monkeys in Angkor National Park
Monkeys in Angkor National Park

1 Comment On "Angkor National Park Siem Reap Cambodia"
  1. Regis Dudley|

    Johnny,

    This has been my number 1, top-of-bucket-list destination of 2015! This review only solidifies that more. I didn’t consider going in the off-season before, but I love the idea of avoiding huge crowds and potentially capturing some stunning photos in wet weather. I’d much rather be covered in rain than other people’s sweat :P.

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