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No tour itinerary to Cambodia is complete without a visit to Angkor Wat. It is located in Siem Reap, 311 km north of Phnom Penh. Angkor Wat was built in the 12th century by King Suryarman ll. who reigned from approximately 1113-1150. The purpose of the Angkor Wat was for the king to worship and pray for the protection of his people and kingdom. The temple complex was dedicated to Vishnu, the Hindu Sun God.
The whole complex occupies an area of 1,950,000 square meters. The numerous temples found there were built with granite and sandstone. Not a single metal bar was used. The rocks used for building came from a place called Plon Klon Mountain, 40 km away.HOW TO REACH CAMBODIA & ANGKOR WAT

There are direct flights to the capital of Phnom Penh from Bangkok, Hanoi, Hochiminh City, Hong Kong, Kuahlupur, Singapore and Vientiane. From Phnom Penh, one can take direct flights to Siemreap (Angkor), which are now operates on daily basis. Because of its vast architectures and plentiful of myths and informations, visiting of the great Angkor Wat with a knowlegable and well-trained guide is highly recommended and fun. You can enjoy traveling to Angkor Wat

 

ANGKOR WAT AND SIEMREAP

The glorious and world-famous Angkor Wat situates in Siemreap Province and is just a few kilometers from the town. One can reach Siemreap by taking daily direct flight from Phnom Penh. Temples of Angkor were built between 7th and 11th century when Khmer civilazation was at its height of its extraordinary creativity. Angkor Wat is the cultural home of the Khmer people and one of the ancient wonders of the world. Its magnificent architecture was the evidence of the Khmer's strong belief in religions - Hinduism and Buddhism. First discovered by Western archeologists in the late 19th century, the lost city of Angkor is just re-opening to the exploration to the modern civilization.

HISTORY OF ANGKOR

The Angkor Wat temple complex represented the apex of Khmer creativity and splendor of the Khmer Empire. Its magnificence rivals the Seven Wonders of the World. Until recently, it was lost for nearly a quarter of a century, for the second time in history, Today once again; tourists arrive to see the “star attraction” of Cambodia.


 

 

 

 

 


  
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