The Journey - Ancient Angkor

It was a five days trip to the ancient city. We could cover quite a bit with the three-day pass which cost us USD 40, which has allowed me to visit Angkor Wat (itself) for all three days. In fact, I think we had visited (briefly) most of the important sites including a half day tour to the floating village of Tonle Sap.

Late afternoon and sunset view from Phnom Bakheng.

Sunrise and early morning walk for Angkor Wat itself.

The city gate of Angkor Thom.

Bayon - the complex of face towers.

Phimeanakas - The royal palace of Suryavarman I.

The Elephant Terrace - carvings of elephants along its wall.

The Leper King Terrace - deities of the underworld, the hidden wall.

Thommanon - A compact temple in the style of Angkor Wat.

Five massive towers on top of the imposing Takeo temple.

The inner towers of Banteay Kdei.

Strangler figs and silk-cotton trees entwined among ruins of Ta Prohm.

Banteay Srei with some exquisite decorative carvings in pink sandstone.

Excellently restored Angkor Wat-style temple, Banteay Samre is one of my favorites.

Huge brick towers of Pre Rup.

Ta Som - a small temple, miniature simplified version of Ta Prohm.

Neak Pean - An island temple in the middle of a pond.

Used to be a buddhist university, Preah Khan is a MUST visit.

On the way to the largest freshwater lake - The Great Lake of Tonle Sap.

We enjoyed the show - in the art of music and Apsara dancing.

Where we lived for several nights - value for money and good service (recommended).
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