Private 3 Day Trip To Explore Ancient Temples

Itinerary

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   Day 01: Rolous Group, Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre

   We go to pick up you at the lobby of hotel. Then, we go to buy temple ticket before we visit temples.

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   Preah Ko Temple

   Hinduism temple built in 879 AD to dedicate his ancestor. You will see a lot of stucco on the bricks of each tower. Prah Ko, built in late ninth century (879) for the king's parents, maternal grandparents, and a previous king, Jayavarman II and his wife.

   Prasat Bakong, Siem Reap Cambodia, Siem Reap

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   Lolei Temple

   Lolei built on an islet in the center of a large reservoir. Now there is a Buddhist temple inside the compound of temple.

   Roulos Group, Siem Reap

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   Bakong Temple

   The first mountain temple in Angkorian Period. It was built in 881 AD. The most interesting feature is 5 tier temple and surrounded by moat. Bakong, built in late ninth century (881) dedicated to Siva (Hindu).

   Roluos, Siem Reap

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   Banteay Srei Temple

   Banteay Srei temple (10th century) regarded as the jewel in the crown of classical Khmer art. Banteay Srei was a new name which meaning in Khmer is "Citadel of Woman".

   Siem Reap Cambodia, Siem Reap

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   Banteay Samre Temple

   Banteay Samre, one of the most complete complexes at Angkor due to restoration using the method of “anastylosis”.

   Banteay Srei, Siem Reap

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   Day 02: Angkor Thom, Taprohm & Angkor Wat

   There are three main temples such as Angkor Thom, Taprohm & Angkor Wat temples.

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   South Gate of Angkor Thom

   Two rows of statue of Demons and Gods are carrying the body of snake. And you will see four giant faces of future Buddha.

   Angkor

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   Bayon Temple

   Bayon, carved on the 54 tower give this temple its majestic character and the bas-reliefs with scenes of everyday life-markets, fishing, festivals with cockfights and jugglers and history scenes with battles and processions.

   Angkor Thom, Siem Reap

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    Baphuon Temple

    Baphuon, built in middle of the 11th century (1060) by king Udayadityavarman II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu).

    Angkor Tom, Siem Reap

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    Phimean Akas Temple

    Phimeanakas, built in late tenth century-beginning of the 11th century by King Jayavamen V and Udayadityavarman I and dedicated to Hindu.

    Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

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    Taprohm Temple

    Ta Prohm (The Ancestor Brahma, Jungle Temple), probing walls and terraces apart, as their branches and leaves intertwine to form a roof over the structures. Trunks of trees twist amongst stone pillars.

    Krong Siem Reap

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    Angkor Wat Temple

    This temple is busy at any time of day for us to explore and admire this architectural wonder and the excellent bas-reliefs. It is worth walking a little between the outer laterite wall and the inside of the moat for tranquil scenes of rural life.

    Sangkat Nokor Thum, Siem Reap

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    Day 03: Beng Mealea, Koh Keh & Floating Village

    You will travel through picturesque countryside and rural villages approximately 60km in the north-east direction to the jungle clad temple of Beng Mealea, Koh Keh and floating village on Tonle Sap Lake.

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    Beng Mealea Temple

    Once in a complete state of disrepair resembling a giant jigsaw puzzle, Beng Mealea has recently been made more accessible with the addition of a wooden walkway throughout the structure assuring safe access and slight elevation, thus a better view. This mid 12th century temple features mixture of Buddhism and Hinduism attributes and is particularly mesmerising in the wet season.

    40 km east of Angkor Wat

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    Koh Keh Group

    Koh Ker temple group – another ancient capital of the Khmer Empire. Scattered over a large area, the most prominent temple of this group by far is the pyramid-like Prasat Thom.

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    Komponh Kleang Floating Village

    Tonle Sap Lake (the largest fresh water in South East Asia) to see the fascinating floating Village called Kompong Khleang, village houses on high stilts above the water.

    Kampong Khleang