Is sunrise at Angkor Wat worth it?
Sunrise at Angkor Wat can be memorable, but it is also crowded, early and weather-dependent. Do it if the ritual matters; skip it if you would enjoy Angkor more by starting rested and pacing the temples well.
Answer
The sunrise ritual has real appeal: the dark approach, the towers slowly appearing, the shared quiet before the day turns hot. It also has a machine around it, with early alarms, crowds and weather that may not cooperate. The mistake is thinking sunrise is compulsory for Angkor to count. If you love photography or the symbolic first glimpse, go and build the rest of the day gently. If you are already tired, a calmer start can make the temples land better.