VIDEO | Angkor Guide

Mobile Audio Tour

Your expert guide to Cambodia's ancient temples.

Explore Angkor Wat, the Bayon, and beyond with professional audio commentary from archaeologist Prof. Charles Higham, a renowned expert.

How It Works

1. Download before you go

Install the app and audio files while you have WiFi.

2. Arrive at the temples

The app works completely offline — no roaming charges or weak signals to worry about.

3. Explore at your own pace

Choose GPS Guide Mode for automatic alerts on iPhone/AppleWatch and Android when you're near a stop, or browse manually.

What's Included

52 audio stops across Angkor's most important temples
GPS-guided notifications — your phone vibrates when you're near a tour point
Expert commentary explaining the history, mythology, and symbolism of what you're seeing
-practical information — ticket prices, suggested itineraries, and essential Khmer phrases
"Avoid the Crowds" tips from someone who knows the temples intimately
Angkor Wat-ch, AppleWatch integration, get notified while in GPS mode when you are near an audio stop

Try Before You Buy

Part of Angkor Wat is free — download the app and experience the quality before purchasing the full tour.

For Hotel Partners

Enhance your guests' experience while supporting the preservation of heritage. Partner hotels can provide complimentary app access to guests through our simple code system. The proceeds support Heritage Watch, a Cambodian NGO dedicated to protecting Southeast Asia's cultural heritage.

Interested? Reach out to us at director@heritagewatchinternational.org

Quick Facts

Works offline
No data collected
iOS & Android

iBook

Click the black square to start the video - it takes a moment to start. Please ensure the sound is turned on to hear the audio portions.

Please note the video is a preview of the iBook not the Android/Apple app.

An Interactive Guide to Angkor is a beautifully designed multi-touch iBook for use at the temples of Angkor or at home on the iPad. It won the 2018 Pacific Asia Travel Association Gold Award for Best Guide Book.

Author & Narration: The book was authored by archaeologist Prof. Dougald O'Reilly with narration by noted scholar on Southeast Asia, Professor Charles Higham. Prof. O'Reilly is a Professor at the Australian National University and the founder of Heritage Watch, a non-profit dedicated to preserving Cambodia's cultural heritage. He spent seven years undertaking research in Cambodia and has actually excavated at Angkor Wat.

Features:

Zoomable maps and pop-up information panels
Audio narration you can listen to while touring the temples
The updated version (2.0) includes a new section on the temples of Koh Ker, bringing the book to 88 pages

Availability: It can be viewed on iOS devices with Apple Books (iOS 12+), iPad with iBooks 2+, iPhone (iOS 8.4+), or Mac (OS X 10.9+). Recommended for iPad for full experience.