Phnom Bakheng

Kez
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Phnom Bakheng - the place for a sunset view

  • February 26, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Kez from Broadbeach Waters, Australia
Phnom Bakheng - the place for a sunset view

One of the best vantage points for a sunset over Angkor Wat is Phnom Bakheng. This temple is more famous for its sunset views than for the temple itself. Most people don’t even look around. The temple itself is not outstanding, so once the sun has set the crowds make their way back down to the ground. It is a very steep route either way. The pathway is crisscrossed with gnarled tree roots and, in parts, is washed away—I would imagine it would be very slippery when wet.

There are elephants that can take you to the top for $15, but to be honest you had to feel sorry for the elephants as most people taking this option could have done with the walk. Unluckily for us being the hot season, and because of the heat and the smoke in the air, it was really hazy. Angkor Wat was still bathed in a pink glow, but there were not the spectacular sunsets that you would see at other times of the year.

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