Standing at an impressive 85 metres high, the Angkor Eye is Siem Reap’s giant observation wheel. Joining other world famous giant ferris wheels such as the London Eye and Singapore Flyer, it offers an unparalleled 360 degree view over Siem Reap.
Opened on the 1st of March 2020, the estimated 7.2 million dollar construction of the wheel was achieved via the cooperation of Japanese company CQ Amenic Co and a local investor. The Angkor Eye Ferris wheel is the fourteenth project of CQ Amenic Co, who are already responsible for 13 giant ferris wheels globally and the construction of Aeon Mall in Phnom Penh.
The Siem Reap Department of Tourism green lit the project as another way to draw tourism into the region. A move praised by Siem Reap’s governor at the time, Tea Seiha, as not only encouraging tourists to stay longer in Siem Reap, but as a vital step in generating more jobs for the city.
The project was slightly delayed in its completion having begun in June 2019 following permission from the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction. It had been expected to be finished at the end of 2019. Now open and running, it is one of the largest ferris wheels in the ASEAN region, standing 25 metres taller than Hong Kong’s observation wheel.
Angkor Eye Ticket Prices
| Angkor Eye Pricing | Adult/ Child Over 12 Years | Child Under 12 Years | Infant/Under 3 Years |
| Foreigner | USD10 | USD6 | FREE |
| Local / expat | USD5 | USD2.50 | FREE |
Tickets can also be booked online on the official website and on GetYourGuide. The wheel is open every day from 3pm to 8pm, with last admission at 7.40pm.
Located on National Road 6 in Phum Krous, about 5 minutes from the city centre, the wheel is a sight to behold both day and night, when it is beautifully illuminated. Lasting 18 minutes per rotation, the 4 passenger capacity cabins gently raise you up and over the city in air conditioned comfort. The 48 cabins allow for up to 192 passengers to ride at any given time.
Managed by Angkor Eye Company Limited, the wheel itself was imported in its entirety from Japan. Weighing in at over 700 tonnes, it was built to Japanese industry and safety standards.
