Today, we will pick up your group from your hotel at 8:00am where we will journey to visit Angkor Wat temple. You’ll also get to explore some local villages and the forest around Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and the best preserved. It is also an architectural masterpiece of Khmer. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world. Angkor Wat combines two basic plans of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. It is designed to represent Mount Meru, home of the devas in Hindu mythology. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Angkor Wat is oriented to the west; scholars are divided as to the significance of this. The temple is admired for the grandeur and harmony of the architecture, its extensive bas-reliefs, and for the numerous devatas adorning its walls. Welcome to Angkor Cambodia

Angkor Thom was a stronghold capital city of Cambodia during the Empire Time. The original name, Yashodarapura, was established by the King Yasorvarman I. Angkor Thom means a great king city, adopted by numerous Hindu and Buddhist sanctuaries including the royal palace and Bayon smiling faces temple, it’s attached to a cardinal direction with gigantic tower gates and statues of Demons and Gods.

Bayon is located in the center of Angkor Thom, ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was built by King Jayavarman VII dedicated to Lord Lokesvara, a savior god in the Mahayana Buddhism. Bayon is adopted by 49 towers, each tower is adorned with the four smiling faces. That is why now the tourists love to name Bayon as the Most Beautiful Smiling Faces Temple in the world. These four faces are smiling brightly to the four main directions. East for Shiva, South for Brahma, West for Vishnu and North for Indra. For Buddhism Meaning, these four faces are dedicated to Lokesvara or King Jayavarman VII. These Four smiling faces are dedicated to the four well-known precepts of The Main Buddha” Lovingkindness, Compassion, Joys and Sincerity”. Some of the scholars said that Bayon was a gigantic stone map of Cambodia which was dedicated to the 54 main states of Cambodia during those days. Bayon has 49 towers and 5 tower gates of Angkor Thom city, totaling 54 towers.

Baphuon is an impressive Hindu Monument built by King Udiyatidyavarman II from 1050 to 1066 to dedicate to Lord Shiva, symbol of Mount Meru, is a sacred home for Hindu deities. Baphuon is a great pyramid Hindu temple in Angkor Thom complex standing with a charming sandstone structure that is connected to the main entrance by its raised walkway, it’s one of the major attractions in the region. Top platform is excellent to view the jungle and landscape surrounding.

Elephant Terrace is a beautiful royal conference hall which is located just in front of the royal palace of Angkor Empire King. Elephants were used to transfer Kings, royal family and General to go from places to places and also used to transport sandstone from the quarry to build temples in Angkor city. Over here you would have a chance to visit the amazed sculpture of elephants showing their fighting activities on the wall.

Ta Prohm is the most popular jungle temple in Cambodia where Hollywood has filmed a famous movie called The Tomb Raiders. Ta Prohm Temple was built by King Jayavarman VII in 1186, dedicated to his mother in the form of Prachnabaramita, a goddess of Mercy and the personification of the perfection of Wisdom in Mahayana Buddhism. Ta Prohm means Brahma God. The original name of this temple is called “Rajavihara” meaning”The Royal Monastery ''. It’s located north east of Angkor Wat about 6 km by road. Trees and roots are grabbing the ruins to make it more impressive and popular for the tourists. The best time to visit the temple is without the crowds in the early morning and late afternoon. Ta Prohm has served as an important royal school as well. According to the inscription, Ta Prohm was the Royal university of Buddhism. There were 18 high priests with 2523 teachers and 615 dancers.

Pre Rup is an enormous brick stone temple built as the state temple of The King Rajendravarman II in 961 A.D, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a symbol of Mount Meru in Hindu mythology. Pre means “Turn” Rup means “Body”, so Pre Rup means turning off the body temple. The temple's name is a comparatively modern one meaning "turn the body". This reflects the common belief among Cambodians that funerals were conducted at the temple, with the ashes of the body being ritually rotated in different directions as the service progressed. It’s highly recommended!

Phnom Bakheng is a major temple tours in the Angkor Region, there are thousands of tourists visiting sunset here every day. Phnom Bakheng was a center of Ancient Capital City of Khmer Empire before Angkor Thom. King Yasovarman built an Hindu temple on top of Phnom Bakheng Hill where tourists love to stay for a short while for a sunset opportunity. Phnom Bakheng is the most popular spot for sunset. Some tourists love to spend time exploring Angkor temples from morning till evening because they wish to visit a beautiful sunset from the top of Bakheng temple. When you are arriving at the top of this temple, you can get a stunning view of Angkor and juggle surrounding local villages and farms. To transfer you back to your hotel in Siem Reap city, enjoy your stay and relax.