On our beautiful blue planet, there are more than 57 million square miles of land to explore. If that number boggles your mind a bit, you’re not alone. With so many scenic, historic and culturally significant possibilities to choose from, it can be tough to narrow down the list of places to see before we reach the end of the road.
A visit to Cambodia’s World Heritage Temples of Angkor complex is understandably high on the list for many travellers.
Angkor Wat was built by Suryavarman II. It is the earthly representation of Mt Meru, the Mt Olympus of the Hindu faith and the abode of ancient gods
Angkor Wat, in its beauty and state of preservation, is unrivaled. Its mightiness and magnificence bespeak a pomp and a luxury surpassing that of a Pharaoh or a Shah Jahan, an impressiveness greater than that of the Pyramids, an artistic distinctiveness as fine as that of the Taj Mahal. Angkor Wat is located about 6 kilometers (4 miles) north of Siem Reap, south of Angkor Thom.
With impressive monuments, several different ancient urban plans and large water reservoirs, the site is a unique concentration of features testifying to an exceptional civilization. Temples such as Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Preah Khan and Ta Prohm, exemplars of Khmer architecture, are closely linked to their geographical context as well as being imbued with symbolic significance
