To walk in the footsteps of a Lost Civilization. Visit at dawn.
Forget that sunrise photo over the main Temple, go straight in to explore without the crowds. Breathe in the History and emerse yourself in the quiet.
As you leave, all those "sunrise" photographers will be rushing in. Stay one step ahead.
Be respectful. Dress modestly and never climb the Ruins.
Watch out for the cheeky monkeys.
Toilet facilities are around.
Mostlytake your time and Marvel at the Extraordinary feats of man. Oh, Enjoy.
Breath taking sights.
It's the place where parts of the movie Tomb raider with Angelina Jioly took place.
The temple is mostly ruin and big trees coming out of the buildings which is amazing.
Some work has been done, not any restoration and I believe they should do some restoration at the temple.
The temple is big and overcrowded and after time to visit the temple is 6-7 o'clock in the morning or 4 o'clock afternoon.
One of the best temples in Siem Reap. Even though there was some construction going on in some areas and it could get loud, walking around the huge trees and rocks was a great experience. I would spend at least two hours in the temple, it takes a while to navigate through all sites and around the walls. Best time to visit is right after sunrise as it can get very crowded later in the day.
This place is known from thé movie : the Tomb Raider. At around 10 km from Siem Reap, inside the jungle . You find here a harmony between nature and the old architectures since the temple ruins are overgrown by trees. This bring along a mystic feeling and makes the temple different and unique amongst the others. 5 stars quotation surely earned well !
Only one suggestion: Come as early as possible and you won't be disappointed. The trees, the movie and the story. This is the temple for the mother and this is the last post about Angkor from my last visit. I came here in early 2016 and spent nearly two weeks in this great, unique and fantastic place. This is once in a lifetime experience. Hope everyone enjoys and have a good stay. All the best. cheers.
Great temple to visit, lost of great sights to see and take pictures. Amazing trees. Toilets outside of temple.
It is famously known as the Tomb Raider temple. Structures with overgrown huge trees make this temple unique and different. You will have to wait in queue to get a photo clicked with these trees. As it is one of famous temples, it is always crowded and it's better to visit as early as possible in morning to avoid all the crowd.
The famous Tom Raider temple!
So far it has been my favourite temple, it was just a pity it was all incredibly full. There were very few moments that you could get a shot without having someone move into your shot. Overall, barring the quantity of people and lack of space, I would place this temple higher than Angkor Wat. Definitely worth a visit!
Ta Prohm is one of the main temples in Cambodia and it's considered as one of the most beautiful temple. Located in the jungle, about 12km from Siem Reap, Ta Prohm is a sample temple of how nature and temple have been struggling over 400years since the city was abandoned. Built in year 1186AD, Ta Prohm was dedicated to king's mother and also served as the Royal Buddhist monastery.
So stunning! You MUST get there very very early though, or it will be a zoo! We couldn't stop taking pictures here! Also, be warned of the children at the drop off location. They will try to sell you trinkets, and as heartbreaking as it is, the guides tell you to ignore them and do not buy anything from them! It encourages them to drop out of school to continue selling.
Ta Prohm is the modern name of the temple originally called Rajavihara. It was built as a monastery and university as well. The trees embracing its ruins make it a well known image. It is always crowded and taking photos without people walking around, is rather difficult. Many parts of the complex are in darkness and the danger of falling down is much greater than in other sites of the greater area. One of the UNESCO’s places in the World Heritage List since 1992, is probably the most atmospheric archaeological site of Cambodia.
Very nice place, but crowdy. Even though it's totally worth visiting, as it's filled with routes where one can easily get lost and sometimes find a place where there's nobody at the moment, so can enjoy the place or take breathtaking pictures.
Recommend getting a guide, because the history behind this temple is also very exciting.
Beautiful and great temple. There's still the original place , cover with huge tree root. So amazing and worthy to visit.
Quite amazing temple, you walk 500 meters in the jungle to get there, then it's a mix of ruins and nature. The tree from tomb raider is definitely not the best or impressive one comparing to the others. Please don't keep the others as they are much nicer. Quick to visit, maximum one hour if you really take your time.
One of the three main temples to visit in Siem Reap. The place is like an Asian castle more than a temple. Best to visit with a tour guide. Can also bike or motorbike going here.
Ta Prohm of Indiana Jones fame, is probably my personal favourite of all the temples along the Angkor small circuit. While it's definitely chock full of tourists, the temple is amazing. The overgrown vegetation and huge trees growing on and around the temples structure was a sight to behold, and definitely something different from all the other temples.
My favorite out of all 20+ some temples we visited over 4 days. This place is nested within a forest and the greenest of them all with numerous large trees entwined with mossy stone ruins, it was simply magical in the rain. See pic of sun shower. Best enjoyed in the afternoon light and in a little rain.
This temple was my personal favorite. Because different restorers have a preference on how they fix things up, the French (who restored this one) kept the giant trees and I feel like it added to the ancient effect.
It isn't as big as Angkor Wat but it was quaint and had a sense of mystery. It's considered the "jungle temple" and very much felt like it came straight out of the jungle book!
My least favorite among the 3 Temples but this place never really disappoints as well. Ta Prohm is mostly a set of temples within a forested area. Here you can see a very amazing array of temples and trees. Also, this is the famous spot from the movie of Angeline Jolie's Tomb Raider.
Ta Prohm was made famous by Lara Croft's the Tomb Raider esp the set of ruined temples being eaten by nature (literally being swallowed by roots of overgrown trees). Though sad to see its decay, these form the awe-inspiring scenery where man-made structures seemed to surrender to a growing environment around it. It's man vs nature scene that makes it so mystical and breathtaking. Good thing, the Cambodian government is taking strides to make the site safe for tourists by putting protective steel bars to support structures that are obviously falling, damaged through time, destroyed by natural forces and weather. Restoration by the authorities are done with good care. Trees were not cut, of course, as this made the site so popular and so photogenic to tourists. (In the Tomb Raider film: It's where Lara Croft saw and chased a little girl.)
Wow tree of the jungle temple
One of the most beautiful and best highlight is Taking Promh. Tomb raider or jungle temple is the nickname but more popular than the real name. This temple is covered by tree which as about 400 years old. it creates the most romantic place in Angkor Park. Best time to visit this temple is 7:30 am or 12:30 to 2:00 pm.
A breathtaking mix of nature and historical architecture.
This was the filming place for Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider so that says enough of this temple. The way the trees grow together with the temple ruins make for great pictures and the story behind the temple with the detailed architecture is humbling and enlightening.
The complex is huge as well, and you can easily spend an hour to two here if you linger.
Amazing place, the energy here is beyond words, the trees soothe you so effectively that you won't even feel bothered by the scorching heat. Take your time here, touch the trees, listen to them, and speak your heart to them. They are great teachers.
This is one of must see temples when visiting Angkor, and not because the fact that Tomb Raider movie was filmed here, but rather because of the unique beauty of this place. Enormous trees grown over the ages on top of the ruins have become integral part of the structure, replacing some building blocks and making these ruins look like a giant living organism. This is definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen.