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Phnom Penh – Siem Reap Transfer Service
From Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, or from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh transfer If you are coming to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh, or you are going to Phnom Penh after visiting Angkor Wat, then consider to use a private transfer service. Price is reasonable, and time is flexible. You can just start from…
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Siem Reap Airport Transfer Service
Airport Transfer in Siem Reap If you are looking for a safe, reliable and yet reasonably priced transport between Siem Reap airport and your hotel in Siem Reap City, then consider booking a transport service. Most of the services provide Airport to Hotel transfer service as well as Hotel to Airport service. Some transport companies…
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Online purchase of Angkor Wat Admission ticket (Angkor Pass)
The ruins of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and their surroundings spread around Siem Reap in Cambodia belong to the so-called Khmer civilization. Among the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it can be considered as one of the best. An admission ticket for Angkor Wat ruins is required to visit ruins. There are 1-day, 3-day, and…
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Beng Mealea
Overview Beng Mealea is a temple located in Cambodia, and it is believed to have been built in the 12th century. It is located approximately 40 kilometers east of the famous Angkor Wat temple complex, and is considered to be one of the largest temple ruins in Cambodia. Like many other temples in Cambodia, Beng…
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Kbal Spean
Kbal Spean Overview Kbal Spean, also known as the “River of a Thousand Lingas,” is a sacred site located in Cambodia’s Siem Reap Province. It is a series of carvings and sculptures located in a lush, forested area near the Kulen Mountains. The site features numerous carvings of Hindu deities and symbols, including lingas (phallic…
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Banteay Srei
Prasat Banteay Srei overview Prasat Banteay Srei is situated in the Angkor region, about 25 kilometers northeast of the main Angkor Wat temple. Prasat Banteay Srei is unique among the temples of Angkor for its small size and the intricate and delicate carvings that adorn its walls. Prasat Banteay Srei was built in the late…
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Bakong
Overview Bakong is a temple located in the Roluos Group of temples in Cambodia. It is considered to be the first large temple mountain of sandstone built in the Angkor region, and is considered one of the most important and impressive examples of early Khmer architecture. Bakong was built during the reign of King Indravarman…
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Preah Ko
Preah Ko overview Preah Ko is a temple complex in Cambodia, located in the northern province of Banteay Meanchey. It is considered to be one of the earliest examples of the Angkor Wat style of Khmer architecture, and is thought to have been built in the 9th or 10th century. Preah Ko consists of a…
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Lolei
Overview Lolei is an ancient Hindu temple located in the Roluos Group of temples near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is considered one of the earliest temples built in the Angkor area and is thought to have been constructed in the late 9th or early 10th century. Lolei consists of four brick towers that are located…
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Ta Som
Overview Ta Som is a temple located in Cambodia, near the town of Siem Reap, between Neak Poan temple and Eastern Mebon temple. The temple was built in the late 12th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor Wat-style architecture. Ta Som…
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Krol Ko
Krol Ko is a temple ruin located in Cambodia’s Siem Reap Province, just near the entrance to Neak Poan temple. It is believed to have been constructed in the late 12th or early 13th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Krol Ko is notable for its unique architectural style. It is a departure…
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Neak Poan
Overview Neak Poan is a temple in the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia, near the Preah Khan temple. It is considered one of the smaller temples in the complex, but is known for its unique design and religious significance. This temple is located in a square pool and consists of a central tower surrounded…
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Preah Khan
Overview Preah Khan, which means “sacred sword”, is a temple complex located in the ancient city of Angkor, Cambodia, north of famous Bayon temple. It was built in the late 12th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the largest temple complexes in the Angkor complex. Preah Khan is famous…
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Banteay Samre
Overview Banteay Samre is a temple complex located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia, east of Pre Rup Temple. It was built in the late 12th century during the reign of King Suryavarman II, and is considered one of the finest examples of classical Khmer architecture. Banteay Samre is famous for its well-preserved carvings…
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Eastern Mebon
Overview The Eastern Mebon is a temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia, north of Pre Rup Temple. It was built in the late 10th or early 11th century, during the reign of the Khmer King Rajendravarman II. And it is considered to be one of the largest and most impressive religious structures…
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Pre Rup
overview Pre Rup is a temple complex located in Cambodia, near the town of Siem Reap. It is believed to have been built in the late 10th century, during the reign of King Rajendravarman. The temple is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor Wat-style architecture, and is known for its elaborate…
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Chau Say Tevoda
Overview Chau Say Tevoda is a small site adjacent to Thommanon, near the Victory Gate of the Angkor Thom. Chau Say Tevoda is a temple ruin in the Angkor Wat complex in Cambodia. It is located in the Siem Reap Province. It may be one of the smallest temples in the Angkor Wat complex. This…
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Thommanon
Overview Thommanon temple was built in the late 12th century, during the reign of King Suryavarman II, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor Wat-style architecture. You find this temple just outside of the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. Thommanon is a small temple, with a central tower surrounded by…
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Ta Keo
Overview Ta Keo means “Crystal Elder”. Ta Keo is a temple located in Cambodia, near the famous Bayon Temple of Angkor Thom. The temple is believed to have been built in the late 12th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor Wat-style…
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Banteay Kdei
Banteay Kdei is a Buddhist temple located in Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. It was built in the late 12th or early 13th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. And it is believed to have served as a monastery for Buddhist monks. Banteay Kdei is notable for its unique architectural style. This style…
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Ta Prohm
Overview Ta Prohm is a temple located in Cambodia, near the town of Siem Reap. The temple was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor Wat-style architecture. Ta Prohm is a large temple, with…
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Prasat Kravan
Overview Prasat Kravan is a small but significant temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. It is believed to have been built in the early 10th century, during the reign of the Khmer King Harshavarman I, and is known for its well-preserved brick sculptures and bas-reliefs. The temple is made up of five…
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Srah Srang
Srah Srang overview Srah Srang is a large rectangular reservoir in the ancient city of Angkor, Cambodia. The reservoir was built in the late 12th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor-style engineering. Srah Srang is a large body of water surrounded…
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Terrace of the Leper King
Overview of the terrace The Terrace of the Leper King is a terrace located in the Royal Palace of Angkor Thom, Cambodia, just next to the Elephant Terrace. It is part of the larger Angkor Wat temple complex, which was the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The terrace…
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Elephant Terrace
Overview The Terrace of the Elephants (Elephant Terrace) is a large platform located in the Angkor Thom, near Bayon and Baphuon. It was built in the early 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, and was used as a viewing platform for royal ceremonies and processions. The Elephant Terrace is named for its…
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Preah Pittu
Preah Pittu overview Preah Pittu is a temple complex located in Cambodia, near the town of Siem Reap. The temple is believed to have been built during the reign of King Yasovarman I in the late 9th century, and is considered to be one of the earliest examples of Angkor Wat-style architecture. Preah Pittu is…
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Prasat Suor Prat
Prasat Suor Prat overview Prasat Suor Prat is a temple located in the ancient city of Angkor, near the Bayon Temple and Baphuon Temple. It was built in the late 12th or early 13th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is known for its unique architectural style and intricate carvings. Although most…
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Khleang
Khleang overview The Khleang is a group of buildings located in the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia. They are located to the east of the main temple and are considered some of the most well-preserved structures in the complex. The Khleang buildings were constructed in the 12th century during the reign of King Suryavarman…
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Phimeanakas
About Phimeanakas Phimeanakas is a Hindu-Buddhist temple located in the ancient city of Angkor, Cambodia. It is believed to have been built during the reign of King Rajendravarman II in the late 10th century. It is one of the oldest temples in the Angkor complex. Phimeanakas is famous for its distinctive architectural style. It incorporates…
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Baphuon
Baphuon Overview Baphuon is a temple located in the Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. It means “hidden child”. It was built in the mid-11th century during the reign of King Udayadityavarman II and was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Baphuon is known for its massive size and grand architectural style. And it was once…
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North Gate of Angkor Thom
The North Gate tours Many tours visit the North Gate because of its significance. Faces on the gate are well preserved. Overview The North Gate of Angkor Thom is just opposite the South Gate, which serves as the entrance to Angkor Thom. The North Gate is a stunning example of Khmer architecture and is characterized…
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Angkor Thom’s Victory Gate (East Gate)
Victory Gate tours Victory Gate (East Gate) is not considered as a destination for tourists. If you like to see it, go by tuktuk, or just ask the driver to stop briefly during your Angkor Wat tour. East Gates of Angkor Thom Angkor Thom has two eastern gates, called the Gate of the Dead and…
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South Gate and statue of Churning the Sea of Milk
The South Gate of Angkor Thom overview The South Gate of Angkor Thom is a monumental entrance to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, located in Cambodia. The gate was built in the late 12th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Angkor-style…
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Bayon temple in Angkor Thom, tours from Siem Reap
Bayon overview Bayon temple is definitely one of the main events of visiting Angkor ruins, along with Angkor Wat. It is a large temple complex in Angkor Thom, Cambodia. And it is one of the most famous and recognizable temples in the Angkor Wat temple complex. Bayon was built in the late 12th or early…
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Sunrise Angkor Wat tours
Angkor Wat is renowned for its architectural grandeur and historical significance. But beyond its awe-inspiring stone structures, Angkor Wat offers another captivating spectacle: the sunrise. Witnessing the sun’s ascent over this ancient masterpiece is an experience that etches itself into the memory, leaving an indelible mark on the soul. To see sunrise with the silhouette…
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Angkor Wat
Overview Angkor Wat is a temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and is considered to be one of the most important cultural and historical sites in Southeast Asia. It was originally built in the early 12th century as a Hindu temple, dedicated to the god Vishnu, but later became a Buddhist temple in the…