Posted on February 21st, 2008 by May
Kbal Spean Ancient River Carvings
This is a beautiful jungle on the mountain. The carvings in the river bed are beautiful. Kbal Spean is often referred to as the Valley of the 1,000 Lingas. It is about 12km away from Banteay Srey and can be combined with a trip to Banteay Srei. Kbal Spean is best [...]
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Posted on February 16th, 2008 by May
Temple Grand Tour
Preah Khan
This is a huge temple full of carvings. It is in the middle of the jungle with good views. This temple is one of the only examples where round columns were used in its construction.
Praeh Neak Pean
This is s small island temple. It was built in one of the [...]
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Posted on December 2nd, 2007 by May
Baksei Chamkrong Step Pyramid Temple
This is towering 12-metre tall brick and laterite step-pyramid. Lighting is best in the morning.
Baphuon Temple Mountain
This is a huge temple-mountain in the heart of Angkor Thom. There are unique animal carvings at the walkway entrance. Similar carvings are also visible on the West Mebon. Lighting is best [...]
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Posted on November 28th, 2007 by May
Beng Melea Temple
This is a jungle temple and carvings are in very good condition. It is along the road to Beng Melea where you can see local villagers and the local market. Beng Melea even beats Ta Prohm for its ambience. There are piles of fallen stones and carved lintels strewn on the forest floor [...]
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Posted on November 16th, 2007 by May
Phnom Kulen Fertility River Carving Mountain
This is on the mountain and is very beautiful with the waterfall and jungle. It is also a good spot for a swim or to relax.
You can see the carvings in the water. The river bed is home to the 1,000 Lingas – fertility carvings. It is [...]
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