The one the jungle took back. Silk cotton roots pour over the galleries like wax, and the Cambodian authorities deliberately left them there. Famous from film, but the real reason to go is early morning when the light comes through the canopy and you can hear the place.
Before you go
- Shoulders and knees covered. Wraps are usually available at the entrance.
- Check current opening hours before travelling: sections close for restoration and ceremonies.
- This is a working place of worship before it is a sight. Quiet voices, no flash during prayer.
Facts checked against the Wikipedia entry for Ta Prohm and Wikidata. Practicalities are general good practice, not a substitute for the temple's own notices.