The town of Siem Reap in northern Cambodia is the primary gateway for the Angkor Archaeological Park.
- Angkor Wat
- Ta Prohm
- Bayon Temple
- Banteay Srei
- Angkor Archaeological Park
- Preah Khan
- Cambodia Landmine Museum
- Angkor National Museum
- Angkor Silk Farm
- Pre Rup
1. Angkor Wat
The traveller’s first glimpse of Angkor Wat, the ultimate expression of Khmer genius, is matched by only a few select spots on earth.
Built by Suryavarman II (r 1112–52) and surrounded by a vast moat, Angkor Wat is one of the most inspired monuments ever conceived by the human mind.
Stretching around the central temple complex is an 800m-long series of bas-reliefs, and rising 55m above the ground is the central tower, which gives the whole ensemble its sublime unity.
2. Ta Prohm
The so-called ‘Tomb Raider Temple’, Ta Prohm is cloaked in dappled shadow, its crumbling towers and walls locked in the slow muscular embrace of vast root systems.
Undoubtedly the most atmospheric ruin at Angkor, Ta Prohm should be high on the hit list of every visitor.
Its appeal lies in the fact that, unlike the other monuments of Angkor, it has been swallowed by the jungle, and looks very much the way most of the monuments of Angkor appeared when European explorers first stumbled upon them.
3. Bayon Temple
Take a relaxing bike ride around Angkor complex, Biking off-road to explore magnificent sunset, A visit to a combination of Buddhism and Hinduism temple, Bayon.
Get a deep understanding of Cambodian historical complex in Angkor Empire.
4. Banteay Srei
Considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art, Banteay Srei is cut from stone of a pinkish hue and includes some of the finest stone carving anywhere on Earth.
Begun in AD 967, it is one of the smallest sites at Angkor, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in stature.
The art gallery of Angkor, Banteay Srei, a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, is wonderfully well preserved and many of its carvings are three-dimensional.
5. Angkor Archaeological Park
Sunrise+Small CircuitPass By Cambo First TravelAngkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire of the 9th to the 15th centuries, including the largest Hindu temple and the Buddhist temple.
The most famous is Angkor Wat, Bayon, and Ta Prohm. Behind those temples, it has 91 temples still remain.
The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992, it would be the perfect time to visit to explore in the ancient city.
Pass By: Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province- At 4:30 am, we’ll pick you up at the hotel- Destination: Angkor Wat Sunrise + Small Circuit- Duration: Full-day-tourTour Detail- To watch the sunrise over the Angkor Temple to disclose the natural beauty of this area.
Roam around and gaze across at the amazing scenery and unrivaled architecture.
6. Preah Khan
The temple of Preah Khan is one of the largest complexes at Angkor, a maze of vaulted corridors, fine carvings and lichen-clad stonework.
It is a good counterpoint to Ta Prohm and generally sees slightly fewer visitors.
Like Ta Prohm, it is a place of towered enclosures and shoulder-hugging corridors.
Unlike Ta Prohm, however, the temple of Preah Khan is in a reasonable state of preservation thanks to the ongoing restoration efforts of the World Monuments Fund (WMF).
7. Cambodia Landmine Museum
Established by DIY de-miner Aki Ra, this museum has eye-opening displays on the curse of landmines in Cambodia.
The collection includes mines, mortars, guns and weaponry, and there is a mock minefield where visitors can attempt to locate the deactivated mines.
Proceeds from the museum are ploughed into mine-awareness campaigns.
The museum is about 25km from Siem Reap, near Banteay Srei.
8. Angkor National Museum
Looming large on the road to Angkor is the Angkor National Museum, a state-of-the-art showpiece on the Khmer civilisation and the majesty of Angkor.
Displays are themed by era, religion and royalty as visitors move through the impressive galleries.
After a short presentation, visitors enter the Zen-like Gallery of a Thousand Buddhas, which has a fine collection of images.
Other exhibits include the pre-Angkorian periods of Funan and Chenla; the great Khmer kings; Angkor Wat; Angkor Thom; and the inscriptions.
9. Angkor Silk Farm
Les Chantiers Écoles maintains the Angkor Silk Farm, which produces some of the best work in the country, including clothing, interior-design products and accessories.
All stages of the production process can be seen here, from the cultivation of mulberry trees to the nurturing of silkworms to the dyeing and weaving of silk. Free tours are available daily.
A free shuttle bus departs from Les Chantiers Écoles in Siem Reap at 9.30am and 1.30pm.
10. Pre Rup
Pre Rup, built by Rajendravarman II, is about 1km south of the Eastern Mebon and is a popular spot for sunset.
The temple consists of a pyramid-shaped temple-mountain with the uppermost of the three tiers carrying five lotus towers.
Pre Rup means ‘Turning the Body’ and refers to a traditional method of cremation in which a corpse’s outline is traced in the cinders: this suggests that the temple may have served as an early royal crematorium.