Phnom Bakheng Temple

I climbed this hill to watch the sunset over Angkor Wat. The trail starts just outside the South Gate, and it takes about 20 minutes to reach the top. At the summit stands the pyramid-shaped temple of Phnom Bakheng, and from the upper level you can see the horizon. Although sunset was around 6 p.m., many tourists began reserving good spots after 5 p.m., so it’s necessary to go up early to secure the best view. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see the sunset, but the panoramic view from the top was spectacular and I was very satisfied.

The place to be for sunset. Gets busy quickly around sunset time. Also a nice walk up the mountain with a few viewpoints on the way. You can also See Angkor Wat in the distance. Unfortunately for us it was too cloudy for a good sunset.

Very beautiful place to see the sunset. I was there at around 5PM. It didn't rain so the path to the top of the hill was ok to go. It was not a long way, it took around 10-15 mins to walk slowly up there. When I was there, it was not sunset yet but the place was full of people hanging around, waiting for the sunset. It was an old Hindu temple and the ruin of it. People were still fixing the around areas and the remains of other temples. From the top of the hill, we could see everything. The sunset from there was gorgeous. Totally worth the wait. After the sunset, it became dark very quickly. By the time I went down, it was 6.30 PM and it was dark.

one of a perfect historical temple and mountant top view to visit the view around the montain and enjoy watching sunset ♥️♥️♥️ recommended! should visit once in a lifetime 😘

Nice hike😭💖 We didn't catch the sunset but the 360 views are worth the hike. Will take 15 mins approximately to go to the top🙂 Nearby, there's some food stall, please have chicken porridge before you go up 😅

Whether you look for a place for great sunset or a short hike up the mountain (about 1km) for your evening exercise, this is not to miss. Usually it is the last destination of a day tour around the Angkor Wat circuit and you can actually see the Angkor Wat from the top and the Baray (reservoir) on the way up. Bike parking is available for $0.50.

An Amazing temple as our ancestors have built this amazing temple on the mountain. As you guys can enjoy to see the temple. Furthermore, the interesting there is to see the Sunset overthere. It is such an stunning view to see. Really recommend to go and see ... for local ppl and visitors... Good time to reach there as you guys can go on time around 5 PM. And spend time around 15 to 20 min to reach the top of mountain

Temple is located on the top of the hill where you can enjoy the view. And if you’re lucky enough you can watch beautiful sunset as well