The South Gate of Angkor Thom is the most famous and best-restored entrance to the ancient royal city. Rising 23 meters tall, it features four giant faces representing King Jayavarman VII or the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. A stunning 100-meter causeway leads to the gate, flanked by 54 gods and 54 demons pulling a naga serpent, depicting the legend of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk. This is the main entry point for visitors coming from Angkor Wat
Included in Angkor Pass. 3-day $62, 7-day $72. Buy at official ticket office only
Early morning (7:30-8:30 AM) before tour buses arrive, or late afternoon for golden light. The gate faces south, offering good light throughout the day
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The number 54 represents the number of provinces in the Khmer Empire. The combined 108 statues (54 gods + 54 demons) also symbolize a sacred number in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology
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