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Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat is the highlight and most visited destination in Siem Reap and the reason Siem Reap is on the destination trail in Cambodia. Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the wonders of the world and when you see it for the first time you soon learn why this is such a hot spot for tourists.
Angkor Wat is less than 8 kilometres from Siem Reap and the destination everyone wants to see when visiting Cambodia. The grandeur of the temple is striking and it’s a destination that inspires awe and amazement from tourists. Cambodia is blessed to have such a fantastic tourist destination as it is a major drawcard and in many ways the lifeblood of the countries growing tourism industry. Entry to the Angkor temples is USD$20 for one day but this provides access to all the temples of Angkor but as they have many temples from a few kilometres from Siem Reap to a couple of hours drive you are better off buying a three day pass which provides relatively good value if your spending a few days in Siem Reap. One day is not enough to fully enjoy the Angkor temple experience.
Angkor Wat was built in the first half of the 12th century and has had considerable restorative work done, this work continues to this day with regular maintenance taking place to ensure a safe experience is enjoyed by tourists. Angkor Wat is always busy but is best viewed at several points of the day. Sunrise and Sunset at Angkor Wat is a highlight and if you are lucky enough to visit when the weather is fantastic then take the time to visit at these two times as Angkor Wat looks great at anytime but never better than at Sunrise and Sunset. The illumination of light brings the best out of the temple and will be an excellent photo on any mantlepiece.
Angkor Wat is huge and it is not until you see it that you appreciate the size of the temple. It is not surprising that this was the centrepiece of the once great Angkor empire and is a testament to the power and superiority of the architecture which would have inspired the empire and stood as a dominant sign of how successful the period was in Cambodian history. The intricate bas reliefs and buddhist statues are remarkable and the time spent to sculpt these and the labour required to build Angkor Wat is amazing. It is hard to imagine such a feat being achieved today with such success and to still stand the testament of time some 850 years after it was first built.
For this visiting anf wanting to capture the best possible photo’s I suvvest using the reflection pool which will provide excellent photos. In many pictures this looks like a large lake but it’s only small and provides a fantastic reflection of this amazing temple. A trip to Cambodia is a wonderful experience but a trip to Angkor Wat is one that will stay with you for life.
Click here to read an excellent article on the Angkor temple.
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