Angkor Wat Night Lighting Tour

After months of researching through sites and browsing through the pages here in Tripadvisor before my trip to Siem Reap in two weeks (!!!!), was surprised to come across this page:

siemreap-town.gov.kh/city_info/…

The only (good) pictures I%26#39;ve ever seen on the net of Angkor Wat at night was those taken during Jose Carreras%26#39; concert at the temple in 2002!

What a surprise to see that there is such an attraction now!

There%26#39;s very little info on this here on Tripadvisor. Guess that%26#39;s because after a day at the temples, most would just relax and unwind in town.

Anybody here who have info about this (new?) attraction?

It%26#39;s supposed to re-open tonight! (February 17) though I%26#39;m sure there are lots with insider information here...

Angkor Wat Night Lighting Tour

Hi impulsetraveller...will definitely look in to it when we are there in April...thanks for the heads up...I hadn%26#39;t heard anything about night time tours. Tracey

Angkor Wat Night Lighting Tour

Angkor Wat was lit up at night the week I was there (12/29-1/5). They do not admit visitors after sunset, I believe. but you can hang out outside and take pictures of the temple.

Based on the website I%26#39;ve indicated in the post above, here%26#39;s the information about the ';lighted'; angkor wat which is open for evening tour

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Next date: 18. February 2009

Last date: 25. December 2010

Information

Open * 19:00 hrs to 21:30 hrs ( Every night )

Ticketing time * 16:00 hrs to 20:30 hrs ( Everyday )

Ticket Price * US$ 15.00 each person for foreigners

* US$ 3.00 each person for cambodian

admission free for children under 12

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Just in case there are members out there who had a chance to see the previous exhibition, would like to hear some feedback.

If not, I%26#39;ll be sure to give some feedbacks when I check it out in 10 days! (Can%26#39;t wait!)

Thanks for the information we will be in Siem Reap on the 28th February, will definately check it out

Sue

See you there on the 28th Sue!

Came back from a wonderful 4 day wonderful Siem Reap tour.

Re: the lighted Angkor Wat tour....

For USD$15, you get to enter Angkor Wat at night, with lighted galleries and beautifully lit towers and facade. Honestly, it isnt for everyone. For purists, the lighting (with the color changing hues of the main towers) destroys the beauty of Angkor, but for others its simply another beautiful way of looking at the magnificence of Angkor Wat. Not all areas are open, we actually didnt bother to go through the rounds again and focused on the wider shots!

Yes, for photographers, you%26#39;d have a lot of opportunity to play with long exposures, so make sure to bring your tripods!

Also, bring your flashlights. Although the causeway area is lit on the sides, its easy for you to trip on uneven blocks on some area.

While we were there, there was an ongoing show on the side near the library on the right side, didnt bother to ask how much the show and the dinner there as we were much more content on taking in a different view and feel of Angkor Wat at Night.

We actually didn%26#39;t suffer from Angkor Wat fatigue, having visited Angkor Wat for about 4 hours during the day, then at night for the lighted Angkor, and for sunrise of course. If we stayed for another day, for sure we%26#39;d drop by for sunset. At least we%26#39;d have something to look forward to if a next trip pops up, for sure!