Experts' Choice Award Phnom Bakheng
What the experts agree on
This hilltop temple's main draw is its iconic sunset views over Angkor Wat, though expect crowds. The five-tiered pyramid showcases Hindu numerology, with summit towers reflecting the heavenly mountain's peaks.
“The great tourist ritual of Angkor involves climbing up Bakheng Hill to see the sun setting over Angkor Wat and the surrounding forest (either on foot or by elephant). ”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet "The temple, a 65m five-tiered pyramid, is a study of Hindu numerology. At the summit, five towers form a quincunx to echo the five peaks of the heavenly mountain. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Located around 400m south of Angkor Thom, the main attraction at Phnom Bakheng is the sunset view over Angkor Wat...the temple, built by Yasovarman I (r 889–910), has five tiers, with seven levels." Full review
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Numbers are now restricted to just 300 visitors at any one time, so get here early (4pm) to guarantee a sunset spot.
Rough Guide
