Cambodia is a lush jungle paradise with phenomenal food often overshadowed by its neighboring Thailand, a rich culture, a long and often tragic history, and overwhelmingly warm and inviting people. At the Angkor National Museum, learn about the history of Angkor Wat and its enigmatic rulers.
Read MoreA scenic and decorative gate which features an intricate arch and is lined with statues leading up to the gate, Tonle Om South Gate is a spectacle not to be missed. There are 54 figures that symbolize the devas in the bas-relief of the Churning of Sea of Milk, which can be seen at the main temple complex.
Read MoreProhm was once known as Rajavihara or monastery of the king but its modern name means ancestor Brahma. Part of the original Angkor Wat complex, it was built in 1186 A.D. What makes this temple notable are the trees that grow around and on the temple.
Read MorePhnom Bakheng is the state temple of the first Khmer capital at Angkor and was erected in the late ninth and early tenth century by King Yasovarman I. Meant to be a new capital for the king and emulating Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods, it was abandoned soon after construction. It is the location of this hilltop temple that makes it unique in the complex.
Read MoreBayon Temple sits in the middle of Angkor Thom, the new capital that King Jayavarman built circa 1200 to signify a shift from Hinduism to Mahayana Buddhism. Often known as the “face temple” it was originally meant to be the king’s personal mausoleum.
Read MoreAngkor Wat is an ancient wonder. A complex of temples, it spans over 400 acres, and has seen worshippers of Hinduism and Buddhism. Erected by the Khmer King Suryavarman in the early 12th century, the temple was meant to be the capital and his eventual burying place. A joy and pride of the Cambodian nation, it is no wonder that it is the main attraction in Siem Reap.
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