Ta Kav Gate (West Gate of Angkor Thom) — Attraction in Siem Reap

The West Gate is one of the least visited gates of Angkor Thom. Only the Gate of the Dead seemed less crowded on the times that I visited. This makes it easier to snap a nice photo without having to worry about getting run over by cars, buses, or tuk tuks.

The condition of this gate is a little more run-down than the more well-known and oft-visited gates, and the balustrades along the road are largely in ruins. But this gate has a more ancient, ruined feel to it, and the views of the moat are fabulous around sunset.

Not one of the places you're likely to see on a standard tour, but it is a mere 5 minute detour from Bayon, so if you have the time, I'd...

So well maintained, deserve the ride to see it and also consider to stopping by and appreciate the calm, quietness and nature that continue to flow and gives you the gift of her infinite and timeless presence that sure bring you inner peace and happiness for at least the current day you are living, weather it's a bad or a good one, be grateful to breath and walk. That is what my grandmother taught me when I was getting annoyed for such little things she would tell me that all the time, I guess I king of understand it as...

One of the five gates that allow visitors to enter and leave the Ancient City of Angkor Thom, which was built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th Century. The Gates are tall enough and wide enough to allow an elephant to pass through. The West Gate also allows local residents and tourists to easily access the Korean Ring Road, which connects to both the Siem Reap Airport and locations further North, such as Banteay Srei and the Kulen...