Siem Reap Trip Overview
This is the second capital city of Angkorian Period after Mahendrapura on the top of Kulen mountain. In 876 AD, Jayavarman II moved his capital city to Rolous. The late 9th century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko form what is collectively known as the Rolous group located 15km west of Siem Reap, away from the main Angkor Archaeological Park. Explore the early capital of Angkor and let your guide show you the most attractive sites in this location, the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by moat still containing water today.
•Departure: 8:00 / 14:00
•Return: Midday / Evening
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 to 4 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
This is the second capital city of Angkorian Period after Mahendrapura on the top of Kulen mountain. In 876 AD, Jayavarman II moved his capital city to Rolous. The late 9th century Hindu temples Bakong, Lolei and Preah Ko form what is collectively known as the Rolous group located 15km west of Siem Reap, away from the main Angkor Archaeological Park. Explore the early capital of Angkor and let your guide show you the most attractive sites in this location, the most impressive being the pyramid-like Bakong surrounded by moat still containing water today.
•Departure: 8:00 / 14:00
•Return: Midday / Evening
Itinerary
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Stop At: Preah Ko, Prasat Bakong, Siem Reap Cambodia
Preah Ko was built in late ninth century (879) for the king’s parents, maternal grandparents, and a previous king, Jayavarman II and his wife, replica to PrahKo style of art.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Prasat Bakong, Prasat Bakong, Siem Reap Province
Bakong was built in late ninth century (881) by king Indravarman I dedicated to Siva (Hindu).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lolei, Roulos Group, Siem Reap Cambodia
Lolei was built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir (now rice fields) by Yasovarman I, the founder to the first city at Angkor.
Duration: 1 hour
