Description
Guidebooks often recommend spending at least three days to get the most out of Angkor. But with this Angkor itinerary, one day is absolutely possible. See Angkor most famed temples, the mysterious smiling faces of Bayon to the tomb-raiding Ta Prohm temple. And finally, enjoy delicious Khmer dishes.
Detail Itinerary
Morning, you’re picked up at your hotel by our guide and driver. They will bring you to the antique capital of Angkor Thom, built in the 12th century: The South Gate with its huge statues depicting the churning of the ocean of milk, the Bayon Temple, unique for its 54 towers decorated with over 200 smiling faces of Avolokitesvara, the Phimeanakas, the Royal Enclosure, the Elephants Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King. Lunch at local restaurant
Afternoon, you will visit the most famous of all the temples on the plain of Angkor Wat: The temple complex covers 81 hectares and is comparable in size to the Imperial Palace in Beijing. Its distinctive five towers are emblazoned on the Cambodian flag. This masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Khmer art and architecture. Angkor Wat’s five towers symbolize Meru’s five peaks - the enclosed wall represents the mountains at the edge of the world and the surrounding moat, the ocean beyond. End of day take a relaxing stopover at Prasat Chrung visiting Tadev Hole and temple with the best Sunset. Return to your hotel and end of the tour.
