Angkor Wat is simply unique, a stunning blend of spirituality, and
symmetry, an enduring example of man=92s devotion to his gods. Relish
the very first approach, as that spine-tickling moment when you emerge
on the inner causeway will rarely be felt again. It is the largest and
undoubtedly the most breathtaking of the monuments at Angkor, and is
widely believed to be the largest religious structure in the world
Prepare for the divine inspiration! The temples of Angkor, capital of
Cambodia=92s ancient Khmer empire, are the perfect fusion of creative
ambition and spiritual devotion. The Cambodian god-kings of old each
strove to better their ancestors in size, scale and symmetry,
culminating in the world=92s largest religious building - Angkor Wat,
and one of the world=92s weirdest - the Bayon. The hundreds of temples
surviving today are but the sacred skeleton of the vast political,
religious and social centre of an empire that stretched from Burma to
Vietnam, a city that, at its zenith, boasted a population of one
million when London was a scrawny town of 50,000. The houses, public
buildings and palaces were constructed of wood - now long decayed -
because the right to dwell in structures of brick or stone was
reserved for the gods.
The temples of Angkor are the heart and soul of the Kingdom of
Cambodia, a source of inspiration and national pride to all Khmers as
they struggle to rebuild their lives after years of terror and trauma.
Today, the temples are a point of pilgrimage for ails Cambodians, and
no traveler to the region will want to miss their extravagant beauty.
It is easy to spend as long as a week at Angkor, seeing the temples at
a leisurely pace, returning to the principal attractions several times
to see them at different times of day, and taking in newly emerging
sites further a field. However, many travelers feel that four or five
days is the ideal length of time to spend at Angkor. This is just
about long enough to fit in all the highlights of the Angkor area, but
even with only two days at your disposal you can pack in a lot
(providing you make some early starts). One day at Angkor? Sacrilege!
Don=92t even consider it.
HIGHLIGHTS
Must see temple of Angkor activities:
Stare in awe at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat
Succumb to the enigmatic smiles of the 216 giant faces of the Bayon,
Angkor=92s strangest temple
Experience nature running riot at the mysterious ruin of Ta Prohm, the
original Tomb Raider temple
Marvel at the exquisite carvings adorning the tiny temple of Banteay
Srei, the finest seen at Angkor
Venture into the jungles of Cambodia to discover the River of a
Thousand Lingas at Kbal Spean
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