Today, we will pick up your group from your hotel at 8:00am where we will journey to visit Angkor Wat temple. You’ll also get to explore some local villages and the forest around Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and the best preserved. It is also an architectural masterpiece of Khmer. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls. Welcome to Angkor Cambodia!

Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire, is a stunning archaeological site located in Cambodia, near the famous Angkor Wat temple complex. Established in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, Angkor Thom is renowned for its impressive architecture and rich history. The city is surrounded by a massive wall and a moat, with five monumental gates leading into the city, each adorned with intricate carvings. At the heart of Angkor Thom lies the Bayon Temple, famous for its enigmatic stone faces that gaze out in all directions. The temple is a masterpiece of Khmer architecture, featuring elaborate bas-reliefs that depict historical events and daily life during the Khmer Empire. Other notable structures within Angkor Thom include the Baphuon, the Phimeanakas, and the Terrace of the Elephants, which served as a royal viewing platform. Angkor Thom is not only a testament to the artistic and architectural achievements of the Khmer civilization.

Bayon is located in the center of Angkor Thom, ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to Lord Lokesvara, a savior god in the Mahayana Buddhism. Bayon is adopted by 49 towers, each tower is adorned with the four smiling faces. That is why now the tourists love to name Bayon as the Most Beautiful Smiling Faces Temple in the world. These four faces are smiling brightly to the four main directions. East for Shiva, South for Brahma, West for Vishnu and North for Indra. For Buddhism Meaning, these four faces are dedicated to Lokesvara or King Jayavarman VII. These Four smiling faces are dedicated to the four well-known precepts of The Main Buddha” Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joys and Sincerity”. Some of the scholars said that Bayon was a gigantic stone map of Cambodia which was dedicated to the 54 main states of Cambodia during those days. Bayon has 49 towers and 5 tower gates of Angkor Thom city, totaling 54 towers.

Ta Nei is in the jungle and very peaceful. It is perfect to avoid crowds and it’s a beautiful experience with original ruins. It’s surrounded by the deepest rainforest. Some animals and birds are living inside Angkor dense forest. Gibbons, Monkeys and Hornbills are all appearing on the trees around the temples. Less visitors but a good feeling without having the crowds!

And Next tour is Ta Prohm. Ta Prohm is the major Angkor Temples, top tourist destination, very impressive for its ruins. Trees and roots are grabbing its temple. Ta Prohm is best known as Tomb Raiders Temple where Angelina Julie’s movie was filmed. Ta Prohm Temple was built by King Jayavarman VII in 1186, dedicated to his mother, she took the form of Prachnabaramita, a goddess of Mercy and the personification of the perfection of Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. Ta Prohm in Khmer culture means Brahma God. Cambodian people have their own name to call Hindu Gods. The original name of this temple is called “Rajavihara” meaning”The Royal Monastery”.

Prasat Kravan is the massive brick temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, built by King Harshavarman I in 921. The site was cleaned from vegetation around 1930 by the Frenchmen Henri Marchal and Georges Trouvé. The temple is oriented to the east and surrounded by a small moat. Its exterior is striking for its classical lines and symmetry. The central and the south tower have superstructures which take advantage of false perspective by simple means of diminishing tiers. The sanctuary's interiors are remarkable for the large carvings depictions of Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi that have been carved into the walls of reddish brick, connected by a vegetable compound. This type of sculptured artwork is rather common in Cham temples, but rare in known Khmer monuments. Then transfer you back to your hotel, enjoy your stay and relax.