If you are thinking about having a quiet romantic view of sunset at Angkor Wat – think again. Unless it is a torrential downpour, you will be sharing the view with several thousand people. Some viewpoints are so crowded that you can’t even sit down, let alone find a bit of space to put up a tripod for your camera.
On a recent trip to Angkor Wat, I decided to avoid the places that were jam packed with other tourists, and seek out my own places to enjoy the view.
Some will comment that my photos are not as good as those taken from the favorite spots – maybe, though I was able to enjoy the view, and not be endlessly jabbed in the ribs by some other photographer trying to get a good shot.
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- The surge begins – 1000’s of people rush in to Angkor Wat before sunset.
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- Must be a good place to be – even the Monks are bringing cameras.
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- Angkor Wat in the setting sun.
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- Angkor Wat in the setting sun.
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- Golden glow of the sunset on the lotus-like towers of Angkor Wat
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- Angkor Wat in the setting sun.
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- As soon as the sun is gone, the tourists rush out.
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- Sunset behind the towers of Angkor Wat
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- Don’t get trampled by the visitors rushing home
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- Sunset is over – one of thousands since the Wat was build in the 9th Century.
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- Why is thre a rush ?. The view of Angkor Wat is still amazing.
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- Don’t get trampled by the visitors rushing home.
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