Siem Reap Trip Overview
This private day trip from Siem Reap highlights the main temples of the Angkor archaeological complex, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer Empire was the preeminent influence in Southeast Asia, the temples at Angkor were believed to represent the cosmic world. See Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, as well as the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom and the jungle temple of Ta Prohm.
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* Duration: 9 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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This private day trip from Siem Reap highlights the main temples of the Angkor archaeological complex, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer Empire was the preeminent influence in Southeast Asia, the temples at Angkor were believed to represent the cosmic world. See Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument, as well as the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom and the jungle temple of Ta Prohm.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Angkor Thom South Gate, National Road #6 Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Angkor Thom is quadrangle of defensive walls totaling 12 kilometers that once protected the Khmer capital of the same name (Angkor Thom means ‘Great City’), It was erected in the late 12th and early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bayon Temple, Angkor Thom, Siem Reap Cambodia
Bayon temple, built by the great King Jayavaraman VII, with 54 towers each with 4 huge faces to reflect the Buddhist and Hindu influence of the time. See the intricate bas-relief carvings depicting life and battles.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Baphuon Temple, Angkor Tom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Bapoun temple (This temple was built in the middle of 11 century by Udayadityarvarman II was the most poorly constructed of all the temples in Angkor.)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Thom Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 17252 Cambodia
Terrace of Elephant (Constructed in the late 12 Century by King Surayvarman VII, The terraces of Elephant are about 4 meters high and 15 meters wide along their entire length)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ta Prohm Temple, Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap 21000 Cambodia
Ta Prohm temple (which was built by King Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). The temple was built in 1186 for dedicating to his mother, this temple is considered to be one of the jewels, with it overgrown jungle trees giving it a haunting and relaxing atmosphere and also well-known because this temple featured in the Hollywood movie ’Tomb Raider’)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Angkor Wat, Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap Cambodia
Angkor Wat Temple, considered by many to be one of the most inspired and spectacular monuments ever built. With its soaring towers and extraordinary bas-reliefs, the temple is truly an awe-inspiring sight surrounded by a glistening moat. Learn from personalized commentary about the hundreds of fine carvings of Apsara and Hindu mythology
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
