The Bakong, Angkor Wat Archaelogical Park, Cambodia
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Cambodia The Bakong, Angkor Wat Archaelogical Park

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The Bakong is an early temple in the Angkor Wat vicinity built in the 9th century by the Khmer rulers. It shares many resemblances to Borobudur in Java, Indonesia, reflecting the influence of Indonesian culture in the early Khmer empire.

Photography Tips

The sunset will give you a back-lit silhouette. For the building detail, early morning shoots are the go.

Travel Information

The temple is quite far from the main Angkor Wat temple complex. It's possible to reach there by tuk-tuk but you might find a car a better option since the journey from Siem Reap can take over an hour along some pretty rough roads.
Spot Type Outdoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Sunset during winter
Sunrise & Sunset 06:00 - 18:16 | current local time: 13:00
Photo Themes buddhist ruins Temple
Locations Siem Reap Cambodia

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