{"id":538,"date":"2025-10-12T22:08:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T19:08:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/?p=538"},"modified":"2025-10-12T23:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T20:12:33","slug":"exploring-angkor-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/exploring-angkor-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Angkor Temples"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-538\" data-postid=\"538\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-538 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-css_id=\"wc3v421\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth_row_container tb_wc3v421 tb_first tf_w\">\n            <span  class=\"builder_row_cover tf_abs\" data-lazy=\"1\"><\/span>            <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_2jy0421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vvm1421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Exploring Angkor Temples<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_m4r1421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-906\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/new_logo_white.png\" alt=\"Aleks blog\" width=\"107\" height=\"40\" \/><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_kvn8421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_yoc1421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_7hht421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>Continuing the series of posts and photos from my trip to Cambodia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/phnom-penh-in-one-day\/\">Phnom Penh in a day<\/a><\/li>\n<li>The King\u2019s Palace of Cambodia<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/tonle-sap-floating-villages\/\">Floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I\u2019m not a fan of beach holidays, so don\u2019t expect any Sihanoukville from me. Today we\u2019re heading to Siem Reap. Exploring the temples of Angkor is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Ancient temples meet the jungle here, creating a lost-world atmosphere. You can see the stone faces of Bayon, the mysterious ruins of Ta Prohm, and the grandeur of Angkor Wat.<\/p>\n<p>If you love Lara Croft\u2013style adventures and really ancient relics, Angkor is the perfect place. I\u2019ll share everything you need to know before the trip &#8211; from reaching Siem Reap and choosing where to stay, to detailed tips on the Small and Large Circuits, including Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and more forgotten jungle ruins. And show all the main spots!<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yp56421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_8cy4421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1703421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23658 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-224.jpg\" alt=\"\u0425\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23657 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-192.jpg\" alt=\"\u0425\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_0bd0421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_whls421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4wln421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>How to Get to Siem Reap<\/h2>\n<p>To see the famous Khmer temples, you need to get to Siem Reap \u2014 the nearest city and, I\u2019d say, the gateway to Angkor.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>By plane<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The new airport, opened in October 2023, serves flights from many Southeast Asian countries: Thailand (Bangkok, Phuket), Vietnam (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang), Singapore, China, Laos, and so on. There are also flights from Cambodia\u2019s capital \u2014 Phnom Penh.<\/p>\n<p>Airlines flying here include AirAsia, Asiana Airlines, Bangkok Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, China Eastern, Lao Airlines, Mahogany Air, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, VietJet Air, and Vietnam Airlines.<\/p>\n<p>The airport is about an hour\u2019s drive from the center of Siem Reap.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Getting from the airport<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Airport \u2013 Siem Reap shuttle bus: departures at 09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 15:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00. Ticket $8, <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/lfw4TYII\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">available online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Shared minivan transfer (to your hotel) \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/lw5drKF4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$9 per person<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Private transfer \u2014 price depends on the number of passengers, around $30. You can check the rates and book <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/rMfK1Qbk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>By bus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re coming from Thailand or Vietnam, you\u2019ll probably choose the bus \u2014 even though it\u2019s quite a long trip. From Bangkok, it takes about<a href=\"https:\/\/12go.tpx.lu\/kHqpWnP3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> eight hours<\/a>. Still, consider flying, especially since AirAsia tickets can actually be cheaper.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re set on taking the bus, I recommend the carrier <strong><em>Giant Ibis<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 Asian luxury. I took them from <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.tpx.lu\/ZPVxScKu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phnom Penh to Siem Reap<\/a>: very comfortable seats and onboard service with a flight attendant. Feels like business class on a plane. You can find bus tickets across Southeast Asia <a href=\"https:\/\/12go.tpx.lu\/h81fCS4V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_y8ss421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_37px421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vzdh421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23740 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-147.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23741 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-115.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-117.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_v39k421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_vq3z421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0tyy421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to Stay in Siem Reap<\/h2>\n<p>Siem Reap is really just a place to spend the night, take a daytime nap (I\u2019m not an old man, but I\u2019ll try to convince you why that\u2019s necessary), and have dinner. So it\u2019s best to stay in a nice hotel not far from Pub Street (link to Google Maps) \u2014 the city\u2019s main nightlife spot.<\/p>\n<p>The location of your hotel in relation to the Angkor temples doesn\u2019t matter at all, because you won\u2019t be walking there anyway.<\/p>\n<p>We spent three nights at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/H3vODF5u_5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Koulen Hotel<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 quiet street, rooftop pool, 500 meters from Pub Street.<br>For something cheaper, I can recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/ddKAVzemdL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Central Blanche Residence<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 peaceful area, about a 15-minute walk to the center.<br>Friends of mine stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/booking.stay22.com\/privateperson\/iGW0YSafVa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Dontrei Villa Angkor<\/strong><\/a>, and we visited them in the evening. The \u201cvilla with a private pool\u201d room \u2014 that\u2019s when your heart just stops. But expensive. I\u2019d even say <em>very<\/em> expensive.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_zak0421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mops421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_iuyh421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23743 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-24.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23744 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-236.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23745 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-248.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_seds421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_tw4o421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qab8421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>When to Go<\/h2>\n<p>In Siem Reap, as in other parts of the country, it\u2019s hot and humid all year round. The average daily temperature stays around +35\u00b0C. There are three main seasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hot dry season (March \u2013 May)<\/strong> \u2014 constant heat. Feels like you\u2019re spending 24 hours a day inside a Finnish sauna.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainy season (June \u2013 October)<\/strong> \u2014 high humidity, frequent but short downpours. It usually rains at night or before dawn. Two or three hours of solid water walls. And that\u2019s at +35\u00b0C. Imagine turning on a hot shower inside a steam room. In September, it can be cloudy almost every day, with no sun in sight.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cool dry season (November \u2013 February)<\/strong> \u2014 the best time to visit. Temperatures around +30\u00b0C, humidity a bit lower, and no rain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But even in this so-called cool dry season, if you stay outside from noon to 4 p.m., you\u2019ll sweat not seven times, but thirty-three.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_qd0k421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_as5b421 first\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_y1la226 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-179.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_ja96794 last\">\n                    <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_vds8525 image-top   tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-244.jpg\" alt=\"\">    \n        <\/div>\n    <!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n        <\/div>\n<!-- \/module image -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_rh59421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_psyy421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rnnc421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Clothing<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget that everything we\u2019re planning to visit are temples. So your clothing should be appropriate. For men, shorts can be just above the knee; for women, they should cover the knees. Everyone\u2019s shoulders must be covered.<\/p>\n<p>Shorts should look like shorts, not underwear. A T-shirt should be a T-shirt, not a tank top. Yes, it\u2019s hot, but tank tops belong in the gym. If you\u2019re dressed inappropriately, you won\u2019t be allowed into some temples.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_n56i421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_dweb421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3tqc421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to Eat and Drink<\/h2>\n<p>Pub Street is the most popular tourist street in Siem Reap for evening leisure. Bars, restaurants, souvenir shops, massage parlors without the shady stuff (I\u2019m not entirely sure), nightclubs \u2014 everything you need to relax after a full day of temple touring.<\/p>\n<p>The food ranges from regular to exotically touristy. Crocodile meat burgers, fresh frogs. Oh, and the famous <em>happy pizza<\/em>, which you\u2019ve probably heard of even before coming to Siem Reap \u2014 that\u2019s when they add cannabis leaves or oil to your pizza. Hopefully everyone understands that it\u2019s all aimed at tourists.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer a calmer atmosphere, there\u2019s a great Khmer restaurant across the river \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/vvDkbj5e56hGB9ENA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tevy\u2019s Place<\/strong><\/a>. Affordable and delicious. On the same street, you\u2019ll find a few laid-back bars. I\u2019d recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/CiEoYXt9t1grq74J8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Miss Wong<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 they make the best cocktails in Siem Reap.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_4fcd421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_l31q421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_id69421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23748 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-146.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pwyy421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_4mxl421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ysv8421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to Buy Angkor Tickets<\/h2>\n<p>One ticket covers entry to all the temples of Angkor \u2014 the only difference is the number of days (visits are unlimited): 1 day \u2014 $37, 3 days \u2014 $62, 7 days \u2014 $72. The 7-day ticket is for archaeologists only. You should buy the 3-day pass. All decent people go to see the temples of Angkor for three days.<\/p>\n<p>Children under 12 enter for free with a passport.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy tickets on-site, but it\u2019s better not to waste time and purchase them online in advance. The official website is <a href=\"https:\/\/ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ticket.angkorenterprise.gov.kh<\/a>. You\u2019ll need a photo \u2014 anything works, whether it\u2019s in front of your fridge or your wallpaper.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated person will scan your ticket at the entrance to most temples \u2014 they check not only the number of days but also the photo. So taking turns with one ticket won\u2019t work. You don\u2019t need to print it; showing it on your phone is fine.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_vflu421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_d29n421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vbz7421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23705 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-231.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><del>The boss of all nose-pickers.<\/del> The chief ticket inspector.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8kc5421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_9gi6421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bgcf421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>How to Get Around<\/h2>\n<p>The temples of Angkor are spread out over a vast area \u2014 it\u2019s impossible to explore them on foot. Unless, of course, you buy a seven-day ticket and sleep under the bushes.<\/p>\n<p>There are four options:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tuk-tuk<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is the best option! A tuk-tuk is a motorcycle with a small carriage attached. I have plenty of photos of them in my <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/phnom-penh-in-one-day\/\">Phnom Penh post<\/a>. Just walk up to any tuk-tuk driver you like in Siem Reap and negotiate, or ask at your hotel reception \u2014 they always know someone. Or book <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/ehXr2mbC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online<\/a>. All tuk-tuk drivers know exactly where to go and where to stop. They all follow one of two standard routes \u2014 the Small or the Grand Circuit (I\u2019ll explain those later). Prices depend on the season and your bargaining skills. Expect to pay around $15\u201320 for the Small Circuit (half-day) or $20\u201325 for the Grand Circuit (full day). If you want to catch the sunrise or sunset, it\u2019ll cost a bit more. Add about $10 if you want a guide. <strong>And just a reminder \u2014 this is Asia: no prepayments, you pay at the end of the trip<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Car<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Same idea as the tuk-tuk, except between temples you can chill in the air-conditioning. You can arrange it through your hotel or any travel agency in Siem Reap. Small Circuit $35\u201350, Grand Circuit $50\u201370.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bicycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are plenty of rental shops in town. A day\u2019s rental costs around $5\u20138. But honestly, it\u2019s mostly downsides. It takes about 45 minutes of pedaling just to reach the start of the temple loop from Siem Reap, and then you have to ride all the way back. Inside Angkor there isn\u2019t much traffic, but getting there means facing typical Asian roads. If you plan to see the sunrise, you\u2019ll be cycling in the dark. I\u2019m not a fan of riding 20 km in the heat \u2014 and you\u2019ll also need to \u201cpark\u201d your bike somewhere near the temples.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Scooter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Better than a bicycle. Costs around $12 a day. You\u2019ll need a copy of your passport \u2014 never leave the original. You can check <a href=\"https:\/\/bikesbooking.tp.st\/ifbfEfbL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bikesbooking.com<\/a>, though you\u2019ll likely find a cheaper deal locally.<\/p>\n<p>I used tuk-tuks for both the Small and Grand Circuits, and for the distant temples we hired a car with a driver.<\/p>\n<h3>Tours<\/h3>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/getyourguide.tpx.lu\/Kbe4vdcR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GYG<\/a> \u2014 they have everything: tuk-tuks, buses, small groups, large groups.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pp1t421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_fvlu421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_0y8i421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23749 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-422.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"899\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23751 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-199.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_0hhr421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rtln421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ncjf421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Small Circuit vs. Grand Circuit<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve already started reading hundreds of blogs and writing down the names of temples you <em>must<\/em> visit \u2014 burn that list immediately. All those Preah Pithu, Srah Srah, Tep Pram, and other temples, each described as \u201cunique for its bas-reliefs and mysterious architectural features,\u201d will turn out to be just another pile of stones once you\u2019re there. Especially by the third day.<\/p>\n<p>You should focus on the most famous and impressive temples. \u201cImpressive\u201d also means those being swallowed by the jungle, not just the big ones. A month after your trip, you won\u2019t even remember the rest. Concentrate on the highlights.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Small Circuit includes the most iconic, photogenic, and historically significant temples<\/strong>: Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Baphuon, Ta Prohm, and about a dozen smaller ones. The route is around 20 km long. If you don\u2019t have many days in Cambodia, don\u2019t even hesitate \u2014 the Small Circuit is what you need.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Grand Circuit<\/strong> is for those spending three days in Siem Reap. On the third day, you can visit the less popular temples. And if you feel like revisiting the highlights of the Small Circuit \u2014 Angkor Wat or Bayon \u2014 you can always stop there again. But most likely, by day three, you\u2019ll already have had more than enough temple impressions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_h2qn421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_sewh421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_n964421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><script async src=\"https:\/\/tpwdgt.com\/content?trs=131991&#038;shmarker=85813.ablogen&#038;tour=406206%2C466712%2C442399&#038;items=3&#038;locale=en-US&#038;powered_by=false&#038;campaign_id=108&#038;promo_id=4039\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_mbjq421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_l3i8421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_p7o0421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Your Perfect 1-2-3 Day Plan in Siem Reap<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Three days<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Day 1:<\/strong> Small Circuit in the morning, rest, and in the afternoon \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/en\/tonle-sap-floating-villages\/\">floating villages on Tonle Sap<\/a>. Start early. Honestly, under the scorching sun and in the humid climate, you won\u2019t need any more temples after midday. If you start at 6\u20137 a.m., you\u2019ll see everything in about seven hours, explore everywhere, and be back at your hotel. Shower, sex, lunch, pool. That\u2019s what normal people do.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 2:<\/strong> Distant temples.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day 3:<\/strong> Grand Circuit.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Two days<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Small Circuit + floating villages. It\u2019s better to go through the Grand Circuit. I wouldn\u2019t go to the distant temples \u2014 just getting there and back takes about three hours.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>One day<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Small Circuit temples + floating villages.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_lrqm421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_bqk0421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_pjw9421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Angkor, Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom \u2014 what\u2019s the difference?<\/strong><br>Angkor is the archaeological park covering many temples. Angkor Wat is the most famous temple in the park, often associated with Angkor itself. Angkor Thom is the walled city and the last stronghold of the Khmer Empire, located near Angkor Wat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to eat inside Angkor?<\/strong><br>There are small caf\u00e9s, and tuk-tuk drivers know where to take you. You can spot them along the roads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toilets?<\/strong><br>Not ancient, but there are public ones available. No need to run into the trees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drinking water?<\/strong><br>Definitely bring your own. But a good tuk-tuk driver or car driver usually has a bonus \u2014 a thermal bag with free cold water. Check this when you arrange your ride.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What else to bring?<\/strong><br>Sunscreen, a hat, wet wipes, anti-diarrhea pills (the more, the safer).<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yyuo421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_obq0421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_sslf421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23750 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-184.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_dcaz421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_59n6421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bskf421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Where to Watch the Sunrise and Sunset<\/h2>\n<p>The sunrise is traditionally watched at Angkor Wat \u2014 the most popular spot. The morning light illuminates the temple, reflecting in the pond in front of it. It\u2019s an iconic place for sunrise photos around here. Thousands of tourists standing next to you at sunrise can\u2019t be wrong.<\/p>\n<p>For sunset, head to Phnom Bakheng. Not the most impressive temple, but it\u2019s open at sunset. From the top, you can see the jungle and Angkor Wat in the distance.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_gz7i421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_85ch421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5p48421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Small Circuit Temples<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a map of the Small Circuit temple route. Your tuk-tuk driver will know exactly where to go and what to show, but you can use it to double-check. The map is especially useful if you\u2019re on a scooter or, heaven forbid, a bicycle. It also shows spots where you can park.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_y7nn421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_r11j421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ftp8421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1wRyNuMEG1sl0eUcptyAXsY-oIAOT1ZI&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_yjqk421 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_6etf421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ug4t421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Small Circuit Temples:\u00a0What to See<\/h2>\n<p>Angkor Wat, the South Gate of Angkor Thom, Angkor Thom \u2014 Bayon, Baphuon, the Elephant Terrace, the Terrace of the Leper King, and a few temples with unpronounceable names. Then you exit through the East Gate to a group of temples \u2014 Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, followed by stops at Banteay Kdei, Srah Srang, and Prasat Kravan.<\/p>\n<p>The most important temples on the route: Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm (this is where Lara Croft was filmed).<\/p>\n<p>Next, a brief overview of all these temples.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_tetx420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mmrw421 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_kok1421   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23678 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-160.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0422\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"714\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23679 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-162.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0422\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23680 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-163.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0422\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xf64420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_d85v420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_2fpa420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Angkor Wat<\/h3>\n<p>One of the largest and most famous temples in the world, built in the 12th century. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, it later became a Buddhist temple. Angkor Wat is known for its symmetry, scale, and incredibly detailed bas-reliefs depicting mythological and historical scenes. It is the centerpiece of Angkor and a symbol of Cambodia, even featured on the national flag.<\/p>\n<p>Angkor Wat faces west, which is unusual for Hindu temples, as they are typically oriented east. The westward direction is thought to be associated with sunset and death, hinting at the temple\u2019s possible use as a tomb for King Suryavarman II.<\/p>\n<p>Around 3,000 apsaras \u2014 celestial dancers symbolizing joy and spiritual well-being \u2014 are carved into the temple walls. Each apsara is depicted with unique facial features, poses, and adornments.<\/p>\n<p>The complex consists of three levels, representing the three worlds: the world of humans, the world of gods, and the summit of Mount Meru \u2014 the mythical abode of the gods. The central tower, which once held a statue of Vishnu, embodies this mountain. Architectural elements illustrate myths of the creation and destruction of the universe.<\/p>\n<p>The main path to the temple represents a symbolic journey to the center of the world. The avenue leading to the temple is decorated with balustrades in the form of nagas \u2014 multi-headed serpents symbolizing protection and the connection between earth and sky. Walking along this avenue is a transition into sacred space.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is surrounded by extensive galleries and corridors, with walls depicting scenes from sacred texts and epics. Among the most famous bas-reliefs is the <em>Churning of the Ocean of Milk<\/em> \u2014 an epic scene from Hindu mythology where gods and demons churn the ocean to obtain the elixir of immortality.<\/p>\n<p>Angkor Wat was built from sandstone quarried at the sacred Phnom Kulen mountain, more than 50 km from the temple. The stone blocks were transported by river on rafts. This massive labor operation involved around 300,000 workers and 6,000 elephants, yet the temple was never fully completed.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_fro7420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_y4a2420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_74kq420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23669 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-182.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23667 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-228.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23670 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-195.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23668 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-177.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23660 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-203.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23665 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-217.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23664 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-215.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23663 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-211.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23662 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-207.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23661 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-204.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-219.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0412\u0430\u0442\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8yzz420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_7b81420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xg5l420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Angkor Thom<\/h3>\n<p>A walled city with five massive gates, surrounded by walls and a moat. It was built in the 12th century and served as the capital of the Khmer Empire.<\/p>\n<p>Within Angkor Thom lies one of the most impressive temples \u2014 <strong>Bayon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bayon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The heart of the ancient city of Angkor Thom, built at the end of the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII. Bayon\u2019s main feature is its 54 towers, each crowned with giant faces that seem to watch over everything around them. There are 216 faces in total, each with a gentle smile and half-closed eyes.<\/p>\n<p>It remains a mystery why there are exactly this many towers and whose faces they are. Scholars have suggested they might represent different gods, aspects of the king himself, or the embodiment of the Khmer people.<\/p>\n<p>Bayon was not only a temple but also a place for rituals meant to strengthen the king\u2019s power. It is believed that the towers with faces were positioned so that the king could \u201cobserve\u201d the four corners of the world.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_k2m7420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_lbnq420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3qwd420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23671 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-158.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" 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height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23677 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-136.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23675 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-123.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23674 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-114.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23691 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-411.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-423.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23690 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-408.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23689 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-398.jpg\" alt=\"\u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440 \u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c \u0411\u0430\u0439\u043e\u043d\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xpfu420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_rejv420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_eu0y420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Baphuon<\/h3>\n<p>A multi-level temple dedicated to Shiva, later converted into a Buddhist temple.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Terrace of the Leper King<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The terrace is decorated with bas-reliefs of mythical creatures symbolizing the underworld. Its name comes from a statue at the top depicting a seated figure, believed to represent Yama, the Hindu god of death and the underworld. Over time, erosion of the sculpture led people to think it portrayed a leper. Exactly who it represents is unknown \u2014 some say a Khmer figure, others an Indian one \u2014 but either way, both \u201crecovered.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Elephant Terrace<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A massive platform about 300 meters long, decorated with carved elephants, used for royal ceremonies and parades.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_f0y0420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_pxy0420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jlk7420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23681 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-100.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23682 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-101.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23683 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-105.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-112.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23685 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-154.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23686 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-148.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23687 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-153.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_55dv420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_ekl4420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g3kk420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Ta Prohm<\/h3>\n<p>Known as \u201cthe temple claimed by nature.\u201d Built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman VII in honor of his mother, it served as a Buddhist monastery and university. Around 12,000 people once lived here, including monks, scholars, and staff.<\/p>\n<p>Ta Prohm is fascinating because it has been left largely as it was found \u2014 ruined yet majestic, with branches and vines woven into the walls. This unique fusion of architecture and nature is exactly what made Ta Prohm famous after the filming of <em>Lara Croft: Tomb Raider<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>According to legend, the temple was considered a repository for sacred relics. The king ordered its construction in honor of the goddess of wisdom, seeing her as a symbol of his mother. The temple embodies the idea of the inseparable bond between humans and nature \u2014 just as ancient buildings are consumed by roots, civilizations rise and fall, making way for the new.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_0f6p420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_mwq5420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_qhv9420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23693 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-47.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" 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class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23699 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-68.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23700 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-70.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23701 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-73.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23702 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-74.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23703 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-78.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-81.jpg\" alt=\"\u0422\u0430 \u041f\u0440\u043e\u043c\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6xjk420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_b5xc420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_loyn420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Ta Keo<\/h3>\n<p>One of the earliest temples of Angkor, known as the \u201cunfinished temple.\u201d Built in the early 10th century, it was dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and designed as a grand five-tiered pyramid, symbolizing the sacred Mount Meru. Ta Keo\u2019s main feature is its simple, almost unworked sandstone surface, as the temple was never completed \u2014 likely due to the sudden death of the king or a lightning strike, seen as a bad omen.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_e6ky420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_jeh4420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_8597420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23706 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-41.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23707 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-8.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23708 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-14.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23709 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-17.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23710 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-19.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23711 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-21.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23712 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-22.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23713 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-26.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-37.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23715 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-40.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_9rxq420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xuqt420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ymdd420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Banteay Kdei, Prasat Kravan<\/h3>\n<p>Small temples, nothing particularly remarkable. Most guides describe them with phrases like: \u201cthe temple stands out for its unique bas-reliefs and mysterious architectural features.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Srah Srang<\/h3>\n<p>An ancient man-made reservoir located opposite Banteay Kdei. In the center of Srah Srang, there used to be an island with a pavilion for royal ceremonies and meditation.<\/p>\n<h3>Prasat Kravan<\/h3>\n<p>A small temple complex featuring five towers arranged in a single row. Despite its modest size, Prasat Kravan draws attention with its beautiful bas-reliefs depicting scenes with Vishnu and Lakshmi.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_nrvj420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_gqj8420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_5bsr420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Grand Circuit Temples<\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a map of the Grand Circuit temple route.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_slnz420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_664n420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_xqsr420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1k7ahXZJisn1YxRrNK2l-IfcXR0gG51s&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_n3g1420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_55ue420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_zfgm420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Grand Circuit Temples: What to See<\/h2>\n<p>Pre Rup, East Mebon, Ta Som, North Baray, Neak Pean, Prasat Prei, Banteay Prei, Preah Khan.<\/p>\n<p>Next, a brief overview of all these temples.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_n8mr420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_n23f420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_62fi420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Pre Rup<\/strong> \u2014 a 10th-century temple complex built from brick and sandstone, believed to have been a ritual cremation site. Especially beautiful at sunset, when its brick towers are bathed in warm light.<\/p>\n<p><strong>East Mebon<\/strong> \u2014 an \u201cisland\u201d temple located on the site of the dried-up East Baray, once surrounded by water. The temple is famous for elephant statues at each corner, guarding the sanctuary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ta Som<\/strong> \u2014 a small temple known for its frescoes and a doorway entwined with the roots of an ancient tree. Fewer tourists visit here, making it ideal for a quiet stroll.<\/p>\n<p><strong>North Baray<\/strong> \u2014 a huge man-made reservoir that once supplied water to ancient Angkor. Today it is better known as part of the landscape symbolizing Angkor\u2019s water system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neak Pean<\/strong> \u2014 a temple on a small island in an artificial lake, representing a symbolic \u201cocean\u201d with four ponds symbolizing purification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prasat Prei<\/strong> \u2014 a small, lesser-visited temple with beautiful carved decorations reflecting classic Khmer style.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banteay Prei<\/strong> \u2014 a compact brick temple notable for its simple yet refined architecture and relatively well-preserved carvings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preah Khan<\/strong> \u2014 one of the largest temples in Angkor, built by Jayavarman VII as a monastery and university. The temple is known for its long corridors and galleries, partially entwined with tree roots.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_hzgh420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_g9o7420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_jmer420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23716 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-373.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23717 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-366.jpg\" alt=\"\u0445\u0440\u0430\u043c\u044b \u0410\u043d\u0433\u043a\u043e\u0440\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_u7bt420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_9ouz420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1ftd420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h2>Distant Temples<\/h2>\n<p>Start with the Roluos Group, then head to Beng Mealea and Banteay Srei. The cost of visiting is included in the single Angkor temple ticket \u2014 no extra payment is required. If you have nothing else to do, you can also make a trip to Koh Ker.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Roluos Group<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Roluos Group is named after the village of Roluos in the area where these temples are located. It is one of the oldest temple complexes near Angkor, with structures dating back to the 9th century, when this area was the capital of the Khmer Empire \u2014 the city of Hariharalaya.<\/p>\n<p>The complex includes several main temples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Bakong<\/strong> \u2014 the largest and central temple of the group, built as a pyramid symbolizing the sacred Mount Meru. Bakong is considered the first Khmer temple constructed from stone.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Preah Ko<\/strong> \u2014 one of the oldest temples, dedicated to the ancestors of King Indravarman I. This temple stands out for its architecture and brick carvings, as well as the bull (Nandi) sculptures at the entrance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lolei<\/strong> \u2014 a temple located on the site of an ancient reservoir representing the cosmic ocean, dedicated to the king\u2019s parents and grandfather. Lolei is famous for its colorful bas-reliefs and Shiva-dedicated lingams.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Banteay Srei<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Banteay Srei \u2014 a small temple located 25 km northeast of Angkor. Built in the 10th century and dedicated to Shiva, its name translates as \u201cCitadel of Women.\u201d It is famous for its red sandstone carvings. For anyone who didn\u2019t get enough of the carved mythological scenes and celestial dancers (apsaras) in previous temples, Banteay Srei offers one last chance to admire them.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Beng Mealea<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Beng Mealea \u2014 a temple 40 km east of Angkor, built in the 12th century and likely served as a prototype for Angkor Wat. Almost entirely overgrown by jungle, it creates an atmosphere of a lost world. The temple is believed to have been abandoned in the 16th century and remained under nature\u2019s control until French researchers rediscovered it in the 19th century. Like Ta Prohm, you can see ruined galleries and majestic trees whose roots wrap around old walls and columns.<\/p>\n<p>The temple is stunning. If you\u2019re lucky, there may be no other tourists. It truly feels like traveling to another world. Even more massive than Ta Prohm, you can spend hours watching the jungle consume human creations.<\/p>\n<p>A trip to Beng Mealea can be combined with a visit to the floating village of Kompong Khleang.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_sph0420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_suna420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_g6z5420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23729 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-551.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23730 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-531.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23731 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-536.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23732 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-537.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23733 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-544.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23734 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-554.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23735 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-556.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23736 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-508.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23737 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-512.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23738 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-495.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23739 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/aleksblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/angkorwat-553.jpg\" alt=\"\u0411\u0435\u043d\u0433 \u041c\u0435\u043b\u0438\u0430\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\"><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_h66h420 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_72ms420 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_4cjm420   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h3>Koh Ker<\/h3>\n<p>Koh Ker is an archaeological temple complex located 120 km northeast of Angkor. It is an ancient city that briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century under King Jayavarman IV. Unlike Angkor, which later became the empire\u2019s main center, Koh Ker remained relatively remote and rarely visited, preserving its pristine atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Main temples in Koh Ker:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prasat Thom<\/strong> \u2014 the main temple and the largest pyramid in the complex, standing 36 meters tall, resembling a stepped pyramid. It symbolized Mount Meru.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prasat Pram<\/strong> \u2014 a temple known for its figures and bas-reliefs depicting mythical creatures and scenes from Hindu epics. The temple is partially overgrown with the roots of massive trees, giving it an abandoned and ancient feel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prasat Lingas<\/strong> \u2014 a temple with numerous lingams (sacred symbols of Shiva), serving as a ritual center for worshiping the god Shiva.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prasat Kra Chap<\/strong> \u2014 a small temple complex with beautifully preserved carvings and sculptures showcasing traditional Hindu motifs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Prasat Bak<\/strong> \u2014 an ancient sanctuary decorated with carved panels, many depicting scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Prasat<\/em> is a Khmer word meaning \u201ctemple\u201d or \u201csanctuary.\u201d<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_8uwl419 tf_w\">\n                        <div 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