Angkor at a glance 1 days

 Morning: The Forest Temples and Angkor Thom City

In the morning travel by road to explore Ta Prohm (Tom Rider Filmed) walk through the temple from the East entrance to the West entrance to meet again with our driver. From the Northwest of Ta Prohm, pause for a light break at Ta Keo temple known as the “mountain with bronze peaks”, and admire its five-tiered pyramid structure around this peaceful area before continuous exploring to Angkor Thom – the world’s largest city in the 12^th Century.

Continuous to explore by entering from the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom. You have the options either walk along the path of 8m high laterite city wall (500m) to the Death Gate or continuing around by road.

En route to the Terrace of the Leper King, we can stop by briefly to see an imposing statue found in Bayon temple which is currently displayed at Vihear Prampeilveng.

Begin again at the atmospheric Preah Palilay, and walk (1km) through the shaded parkland behind the terraces, pass Phimeanakas (Royal Palace) with its beautiful lakes, and the imposing Baphuon to finally reach to Bayon Temple (Jayavarman’s state temple) at the center of the city with many captivating giant stone faces.  Your guide will point out the most important and interesting of the detailed bas reliefs illustrating everyday life in the Angkorian era.

Lunch at local restaurant (own cost). A wide selection of excellent eateries can be recommended to suit all tastes and budgets.

Afternoon: Angkor Wat Temple

Later in the afternoon continuous to discover exquisite of Angkor Wat the largest Hindu temple the best place for photography. Explore the central complex and it beautify bas-reliefs of Angkor Wat [AD1113], one of travel’s remaining great adventures. Your guide will point out the most important and interesting of the detailed bas reliefs illustrating on the gallery. The temple is busy at any time of day, but late morning is the quietest time to explore and admire the wonder architectural and the beautify bas reliefs.