Running photography tours in the temples of Angkor, I am one of the lucky few who have witnessed and captured nearly 200 sunrises. Although there were days when sunrise was uneventful, Angkor Wat sunrise it is a special moment to capture although it became quite popular over the years. It is always a new spectacle depending on the weather and also due to the fact that sun rise is actually moving from the south to the north of the temple. Twice a year, during the equinox of March and September, sun rises just behind the main tower which make the sunrise even more spectacular.
Here is a selection below of the best sunrise pictures I took the past few years in Angkor Wat temple. If you are a photographer and want to get professional advice and tips during Angkor Wat and beyond please have a look at our popular Angkor Wat sunrise tour.
Angkor Wat sunrise central tower aligned with reflection on pond
Angkor Wat sunrise with lily pond flowers
Angkor Wat sunrise with reflection
Golden sunrise over Angkor Wat temple
Crowd at sunrise during the equinox at Angkor Wat temple
Beautiful sunrise just after the rain in Angkor Wat temple
Angkor Wat sunrise from western causeway during the raining season
Beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat with beams of light
Sun rising behind the temple of Angkor reflecting on pond
Dramatic sunrise over Angkor Wat temple
