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Angkor Wat Facts |
Angkor Wat Overview |
Angkor Wat Tourist Attraction Angkor Wat Location Map | Angkor Wat City Map |
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| Country | Cambodia | Language | Khmer is the official language. English and French are also spoken. |
| Currency | Riel |
| Time (+/- GMT) | +7 |
When to Go
Angkor Wat has a tropical type of climate with a very heavy rainfall. The winter is cool and dry from November to March, with a minimum temperature of 25 degrees in January, which is the coolest month. The hottest month is April with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees. The best time to visit is between December to February.
How to Reach
The Phnom Penh's Pochentong Airport is the international airport. It has flights arriving from Bangkok, Moscow, Saigon, Vientiane and Hanoi. Private cars and buses can be hired from here to reach the heart of the city. Also the town Siem Reap can be reached through domestic flights, which is just a few miles from the temples of Angkor.
Buses can be availed from Saigon which takes 8 to 10 hours to reach Phnom Penh via Moc Bai.
Cambodia can be reached by car via NH Route 7 from Laos and Thailand.
What to Do
You can spend some time in serenity witnessing the sunrise at Angkor Wat temple. There is a lot to shop and explore while taking a stroll down the city.
What to Eat
Rice and fish are the staple food. The other local specialty includes Nhaom, Kor Kor, Amok, and Samlor Machu. French and other continental dishes are also widely found.
What to Shop
Handicrafts, gem stones, religious stone carvings, wooden box carved into beautiful shapes and designs, Chinese and Khmer Silver work and fashionable clothes.
What to See
The temple of Angkor Wat.
Bakong.
Banteai Srei.
The Bayon.
The Baphuon.
Ta Prohm.
Preah Ko.
Preah Khan.
Ta Keo.
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