Tep Pranam
This is a long walkway with a Buddha figure at the far end. Tep Pranam was originally a Buddhist shrine built in the 9th century under the rule of Yasovarman 1, the King that moved the capital to Angkor. It was expanded over the years with 12th century balustrades, 13th century lions and significant [...]
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Special Red or Pink Sandstone Temples
Banteay Samre
This is the largest temple constructed in similar style to Angkor Wat’s architecture and artistry. The Banteay Samre was constructed in the same time as Angkor. Many of the carvings are in excellent condition. You can combine a trip to Banteay Srey with this temple.
Banteay Srei or Banteay Srey
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Angkor Mini Temples consists of several temples clustered together.
Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is an incredible temple. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a moat and an exterior wall. The temple itself is 1 square kilometer and consists of three levels surmounted by a central tower. The stories carved as bas-reliefs are re-told and give a glimpse into [...]
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This was captured at one of the many Ancient Temples at the Angkor Archaeological Park.
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Phnom Bakheng Sunset Temple
This is a temple mountain. The foundation of Bakheng is carved from the existing rock edifice rather than the latrine and earthfill than most of the other temples. Bakheng’s hilltop location makes it the most popular sunset location in the area. Offering a view of the Tonle Sap lake, Siem Reap town [...]
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Ta Som Tree Root Temple
This is a small beautiful sandstone classical Bayon style temple best photographed in the early morning when the sun is low. Ta Som is the most distant temple on the grand circuit. This temple is currently undergoing construction in April 2008.
There aren’t many stone carvings in this temple but the tree [...]
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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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Rolous Ancient Temples
Preah Ko
This was one of the first major temples of the empire in the early Khmer capital. Preah Ko’s name “Sacred Bull” derives from the statues of bulls at the front of the central towers
Bakong
This is a sandstone temple and around the temple you can see the local village. Lighting is [...]
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Pre Rup in the East Barray
This is a large temple-mountain with beautifully carved false doors on the upper level. It was traditionally believed to be a funeral temple but in fact it was a state temple of Rajendranarman II. It is a great place to watch sunset.
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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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