Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The massive Angkor Wat is spread over 208 acres and was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II. It is one of the seven "Wonders of the World." Aside from the insanely beautiful architecture and scale of this ancient attraction, it is also quite mysterious. The sandstone bricks used to construct the Wat weighed over 1,500 kgs, and to top it all off, the temple was surrounded by dense forests, with the only source of stones coming from kilometers away!

As a result, various explorers and locals suggested that giants or gods may have built the temple. The various claims that the stones were actually transported via hundreds of canals were finally put to rest when a recent study refuted this theory.

See the sunrise at the temple. You will not be disappointed if you arrive at the location around 5:30 a.m.

Getting there: The distance between Siem Reap International Airport and Angkor Wat is 6 kilometers. There are two ways to get there: taxi or remork (the local tuk tuk). An airport taxi is the quickest and least stressful way to get to Angkor Wat. The ride is €10 (KHR 42,000) and lasts approximately 10 minutes. The remork, on the other hand, is slightly more affordable, costing €8 (KHR 33,500) per ride and taking roughly the same amount of time to get you from Siem Reap Airport to Angkor Wat.

Entry fee: 37-104 USD depending on the type of pass and whether you purchase it online or in person