Experts' Choice Award Angkor Thom
What the experts agree on
Angkor Thom's standout features are the awe-inspiring Bayon temple with its towering central spire and the Terrace of the Elephants—a nearly 1,000-foot bas-relief masterpiece. One of Cambodia's most spectacular archaeological treasures alongside
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Angkor Thom is, along with Angkor Wat, one of the jewels of the archaeological park." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The most spectacular of what does remain is the Terrace of the Elephants, a continuing bas-relief nearly 300m/1000ft-long with elephants 2.5m/8ft high." Full review
Afar Magazine "Carved bas relief on the walls of the Elephant Terrace near Angkor Thom, Cambodia.By
Jon Sheer
, AFAR Local Expert." Full review
Frommer's "The temple name means "the great city" in Khmer and is famed for its fantastic 45m (148-ft.) central temple, Bayon and nearby Baphuon. " Full review
"The more secluded Angkor Thom complex (which I actually enjoyed more) was around 20 minutes from the hotel"
"About a third of the way into my three-month quarter-life-crisis journey throughout Southeast Asia, I decided to explore the ancient ruins of Angkor Thom city in Siem Reap, Cambodia,..."
National Geographic
