Angkor Eye Siem Reap: 85m Ferris Wheel & City Views

The Ferris Wheel That Turns Above Siem Reap's Temples

You ride a rotating cabin 85 meters up for 18 minutes, seeing Angkor Wat temple, Kulen Mountain, and the Siem Reap cityscape spread across 20 miles. The cabin is air-conditioned and holds up to four people. Your ticket includes entry and the full rotation. Luggage stays secure at the entrance office.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ride the Angkor Eye Ferris wheel

• Arrive at Angkor Eye attraction
• Enter air-conditioned cabin
• Enjoy 18-minute Ferris wheel ride
• View Angkor Wat and city landmarks
• Descend and complete experience

The experience

The cabin rotates slowly at first, then the ground falls away. Eighty-five meters up, the air gets cooler inside the air-conditioned box, and the city spreads flat below, not the postcard version, but the real one. Angkor Wat sits four kilometers off to one side, the temple's towers catching light like they're made of something that doesn't quite belong to the present day. The 18-minute rotation gives you time to turn in place, to watch Kulen Mountain rise on the horizon, to see downtown Siem Reap grid out in one direction and farmland open up in another. The views extend about 20 miles in every direction, which means you're seeing the shape of the whole region from one fixed point.

The cabin holds four people maximum, so it's never crowded. You step in, the door closes, and the rotation starts: smooth enough that you don't feel the motion, just the slow reveal of what's around you. Luggage stays at the entrance office. They have a secure space for it, which matters if you're carrying a backpack or a camera bag. Infants can come along if they sit on an adult's lap. The ride itself is straightforward: no stops, no detours, just the slow turn and the views. If you time it right, you catch the sunset from up there, which is when the light changes everything and the temples turn gold.

Angkor Eye sits in Siem Reap proper, not out at the temple complex, so it's easy to fit into a morning or late afternoon when you're already in town. Public transport runs nearby if you're not using a tuk-tuk or a ride. The ticket gets you in and up. The 18 minutes is the whole experience. No guide, no commentary, just the cabin and the view and the slow turn.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes entry to the Angkor Eye and one complete 18-minute rotation of the ferris wheel cabin.
• The cabin is air-conditioned.
• Luggage storage is available at the entrance office.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Angkor Eye

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a single vantage point over Siem Reap and the temples without a full-day tour: the 18-minute rotation and fixed entry time mean you can fit it into a few hours in town.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How long is the Angkor Eye ride?

One full rotation takes 18 minutes.

How high does the Angkor Eye go?

The ferris wheel reaches 85 meters into the air.

Can I see Angkor Wat from the Angkor Eye?

Yes. Angkor Wat temple is about 4 kilometers away and visible from the cabin.

Is the cabin air-conditioned?

Yes, the cabin is air-conditioned.

Can I bring luggage on the ride?

Heavy luggage is not allowed in the cabin, but a secure storage space is available at the entrance office.

How many people fit in one cabin?

The cabin holds a maximum of 4 people.

Can infants ride?

Yes, infants can ride if they sit on an adult's lap.

Is the Angkor Eye suitable for people with health conditions?

It is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health. Check with your doctor if you have concerns.