Angkor Archaeological Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
former capital city; region of Cambodia
About Angkor Archaeological Park
Stretching over 400km, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of theKhmer Empireof the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous are the Temple ofAngkor Watand, at Angkor Thom, theBayonTemple with its countless sculptural decorations. Angkor Archaeological Park was declared aUNESCO World Heritage sitein 1992. At the same time, it was also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to looting, a declining water table, and unsustainable tourism. UNESCO has now set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings. Angkor has no accommodations and few facilities; the nearby town ofSiem Reap, 6km south, is the tourist hub for the area
Top Attractions in Angkor Archaeological Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Angkor Archaeological Park:
- ★East Mebon
- ★Pre Rup
Angkor Archaeological Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: