Visiting historical sites all over the world is one of my greatest joys from travelling. I love world history (particularly European history), so I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to feel as if I was walking on a time machine, and I stepped into another life, another world, another being. This is when you visit some of the great temples in Southeast Asia. I was even more than a trip to European countries, because I had only been back for a few hundred years, but I was going back to the 802 AD. It’s immeasurable.
Angkor Wat was built by the Khmer Empire and was once a seat that ruled most of Southeast Asia. This ancient city is currently one of the world’s most visited UNESCO World Heritage Sites, attracting over 2 million visitors a year.
My visit to Angkor Wat Temple
My visit to Angkor Wat Temple was in the rainy season (June-November) and had both advantages and disadvantages. First of all, Siem Reap (the city where you base yourself on your own to visit the temple) had far fewer tourists… that was a bonus. But of course, in Conside, it often meant it was raining…and there are a lot of them!
The day we visited the temple (I was on a solo trip and joined a travel group), it rained. This gave me some great photos and so much more amazing photos. But, alas, there was a picture!
Another downside of the rainy season is the fact that it is unlikely to capture one of “them” sunrises (the kind of thing the sky shines light and makes a show for photography enthusiasts). Unfortunately, I happened to stumble on my days off, both in the rain and in the colorful sky, but with a spirit of optimism I continued to take pictures anyway!
Useful tips…
It is a general rule for all major tourist attractions, so needless to say, make sure you arrive early (from 4:30am to 5:30am) at Angkor Wat Temple to grab a photo of those sunrise. Many other travelers around the world want to grab the same shot, so the earlier you arrive, the more likely you will be to grab a front row seat.
Upon arrival, you will need to purchase an entry permit or a “Temple Pass.” This is effective for all Angkor temples in the area. Prices for these passes are available for $20 per day, $40 for three days, and $60 for seven days. The only people who do not need to pay are Cambodians or people associated with Cambodians.
If you’re also interested in watching the sunset, the temple pass begins at 5pm the evening before your visit. Consider making time for that!
As long as the photos are, here are some Professional tips for photographing sunrise I found it really useful. The only thing was that I didn’t have a tripod with me. I also couldn’t walk forward my path to get the perfect shot. So I had to do it!
I used both for my photos all day Olympus Pen E-PL7 And my new addition: an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. In the latter, we also tested the fisheye lens (which can be seen throughout the shot). I really like the end result and can say with confidence that this is just the beginning of the fisheye pics you see on the blog!
Various temples in Angkor Wat
It’s an encore
As the largest religious monument in the world, it is no wonder that Angkor Wat Temple itself is the most visited and most photographed of the temples. Originally built by the Khmer Empire as a Hindu temple, Angkor Wat Temple eventually became a Buddhist temple by the 12th century. Around the complex are endless bas saviors (2,600 feet to be precise) depicting scenes from famous battles and battles. To get a more in-depth experience and feel educated and leave, consider booking a guide for the day if you are not traveling as part of a tour.
Bayon
Bayon Temple is located in the heart of Angkor Thom and was built by Jaya Balman VII. This is a temple where you can find many facial statues that are favorite among photographers.
TA PROHM
Ta Prohm is a temple still completely covered in jungle, representing what it must have been like to rediscover ancient temples in the 19th century. If you’re looking for photos of those tree roots over uncententh, look no further! This also takes a good look at the wilderness of Cambodia.
Elephant Terrace
Literally a 1,000-foot terrace of elephants. This is a favorite among Snap Happy tourists!
terraces at Preah, Preah, Bantey Srei, East Mebon, Preah, Preah Ko, Srah Srang, Som, Bakei Chamkrong, and Leper King.
World of Wonderlust visited Cambodia as a guest A brave trip And asean(Association of Southeast Asian Countries).