Full day tour in Angkor, Siem Reap: Small Circuit and Grand Circuit, Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Together with other UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, Angkor complex of Cambodia is a must-see with any traveler. Come to Siem Reap and explore the amazing cultural & architectural value by your own eyes. Treat yourself with a memorable trip to Angkor and explore its corners and mysterious temples of exceptional value.
Highlights:
• Relish the marvelous overview over the mysterious World Heritage Angkor complex
• Visit Ta Prohm temple – a masterpiece between human genius and natural beauty
• Wander around temples dedicated to Khmer gods and highlights of Khmer art
Description & Instructions When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Together with other UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE, Angkor complex of Cambodia is a must-see with any traveler. Come to Siem Reap and explore the amazing cultural & architectural value by your own eyes. Treat yourself with a memorable trip to Angkor and explore its corners and mysterious temples of exceptional value.
Highlights:
• Relish the marvelous overview over the mysterious World Heritage Angkor complex
• Visit Ta Prohm temple – a masterpiece between human genius and natural beauty
• Wander around temples dedicated to Khmer gods and highlights of Khmer art
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and then we visit
Small Circuit including: visit
Ta Prohm temple which is a wonderful combination of human genius and natural beauty. Giant trees have grown here for centuries and
Prasat Kravan was originally constructed by noblemen rather than a king.
Banteay Kdei was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments.
Srah Srang is a royal pool was the King’s bathing pond, where he washed with his many concubines each day.
Takeo – King Suryavarman I commissioned this temple in the 10th Century, but it was never completed so has no elaborate decoration like its contemporaries. It is a pyramid on 5 levels and is dedicated to Shiva.
Thommanon – small attractive temple in very good condition, built at the same time as Angkor Wat.
Chau Say Tevoda built during the second quarter of the 12th century opposite of Thommanon, it was dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. Lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon overland trip to visit the highlights of the
Grand Circuit including:
Preah Khan – meaning The Sacred Sword, this temple was also built by Jayawarman VII and is famous for its immensely long cruciform corridors and delicate carvings.
Neak Pean – This temple is a delicate highlight of Khmer art. Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation of the heavens on earth.
Ta Som was a small classic Bayon style monastic complex consisting of a relatively flat enclosure.
East Mebon was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman; this temple was situated on a small island in the middle of the Oriental, or Eastern, Baray. Last visit
Pre Rup was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman and view lovely sunset there.
Duration: 1 day
Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours