I’ve revisited Preah Khan Kampong Svay recently doing research for a multi day photography workshop. It’s a magical place. Historically this place has been difficult to get to. Over time the dirt roads have improved. Now, roads are mostly sealed. This development may open up the sight to tourism. Still, it takes an effort to…
If you want a professional guide to take you to these exact spots, book our native Angkor Wat Photography Tour! There is far more to the temple complex than Angkor Wat. However it is iconic, and thats what most people want to see. Here is a list of some basic tips for good light and timing to…
Angkor Thom photography tips Let us worry about logistics and timing. Book our Angkor Iconic Photography Tour to ensure you capture these ancient structures in the absolute best light. Opening Hours 7.30-5.30 (although the roads in and out of here are open before sunrise and after sunset) Tripod restrictions – No (not at…
Opening Hours 7.30-5.30 Tripod restrictions – yes Located 40km north of Siemreap, Banteay Srey, ‘the city of the women’, is the best preserved temple in Cambodia. For this reason, the ‘lady temple’ sees many visitors, especially December to March. In High season, taking this temples popularity into consideration, the only time to visit for photography…
Opening Hours 7.30am – 5.30pm Tripod – no restrictions Located 4km north east of Angkor Wat within the archeological park, Banteay Kdei is a little gem of a temple. It dose not have the draw of the more popular temples making it less crowded and more relaxing. Banteay Kidei, built on a single level, is…
While Ta Prohm offers incredible root-strangled ruins to shoot, it is just one stop on a full route. Check out our comprehensive master list of the Best Spots and Times to Photograph Angkor Wat to plan your full photography itinerary. Opening hours – 6.30am – 6.30pm Ta Prohm, well known from the film Tomb Raider…
Angkor Thom, the temple of 216 faces, second on most visitors list to Angkor Wat, a delight for photographers. Due to the temples popularity it gets quite busy during the day. The temple is on both small grand circuits used by many of the guides and tuk tuk drivers. Opening at 7.30am – 5.30pm, tourist…
Opening hours: 7.30am – 5.30pm Preah Khan in the authors favorite temple to photograph within the Angkor complex due to it’s many hidden treasures and forever changing lighting with the seasons. Every tour seems to produce something new. The temple lies east west with ever lasting chambers, a delight for the photographer. Tour groups mostly…