Four places to watch the sun come up at Angkor, with fewer people and better light.
The left reflecting pool at Angkor Wat draws thousands of visitors each morning. Here are four alternatives our guides use.
The north pool
Same view of the five towers, a fraction of the crowd.
Srah Srang
The royal bathing pool faces east over open water.
Phnom Bakheng
A short climb for a view over the forest canopy.
Pre Rup
Better known for sunset, but quiet and golden at dawn.