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The Majestic Temples of Angkor: A Journey Through Time
The sun rising over the lotus towers of Angkor Wat.
Stretching over 400 square kilometers, the Angkor Archaeological Park is not just a tourist site; it is the heart of Cambodian identity. Once the center of the largest pre-industrial city in the world, today it remains the largest religious monument on Earth. It is spiritual, massive, and overwhelmingly beautiful.
🎟️ The Angkor Pass
You need one pass to visit all the main temples (except Kulen Mountain and Koh Ker).
*You can pay by Cash (USD/Riel) or Credit Card at the main ticket center.
The "Big Three" (Small Circuit)
If you only have one day, these are the three temples you absolutely cannot miss.
Angkor Wat
The symbol of Cambodia. It represents Mount Meru, the home of the gods. The sheer scale of the moat and the intricacy of the 800-meter bas-relief carvings will leave you speechless.
Bayon
Located in the center of Angkor Thom. This temple is famous for its 54 Gothic towers decorated with 216 enormous, serene smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara (or King Jayavarman VII).
Ta Prohm
Left largely as it was found, Ta Prohm is being swallowed by the jungle. Massive silk-cotton tree roots spill over the roof and wrap around the stone walls like giant snakes.
🌅 Sunrise Survival Guide
1. The Timing: Leave your hotel at 4:45 AM. The ticket office opens at 5:00 AM.
2. The Crowd: Expect thousands of people. To get the famous photo, go to the left reflecting pond.
3. The Trick: Once the sun rises (around 6:00 AM), everyone goes back to their hotel for breakfast. Don't go! Walk straight into the temple. You will have the inner sanctuary almost to yourself.
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