Angkor Wat is the crown jewel of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer Empire and the largest religious monument in the world. Built in the early 12th century by King Suryavarman II, it was originally dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu before becoming a Buddhist temple. Famous for its grand scale, perfect symmetry, and intricate bas-reliefs, Angkor Wat is a symbol of Cambodia and appears on the national flag. The central quincunx of towers represents Mount Meru, the mythical home of the gods, while its vast galleries narrate epic tales from Hindu mythology. The temple is especially magical at sunrise, when the silhouette of its towers reflects across the lotus-strewn moat—a must-see for any visitor to Siem Reap.

The South Gate of Angkor Thom is one of the most iconic and frequently visited entrances to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, the last capital of the Khmer Empire built by King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century.

The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of the King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the centre of Jayavarman's capital, Angkor Thom.

Pen and watercolor reconstruction of what the temple may have looked in the 11th century by Lucien Fournereau in 1889. The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain", the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill

Ta Keo is a temple-mountain in Angkor, possibly the first to be built entirely of sandstone by the Khmer Empire.

Ta Prohm is one of the most atmospheric temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park, renowned for the striking sight of giant tree roots engulfing ancient stone structures. Built in the late 12th century by King Jayavarman VII, it was originally named Rajavihara, meaning “Royal Monastery.” The temple served as a Buddhist monastery and university, housing over 12,000 people. Unlike many other temples in Angkor, Ta Prohm has been left largely in the same condition as it was found, creating a captivating blend of nature and architecture. Towering silk-cotton and strangler fig trees grow through and around the ruins, giving it a mysterious and romantic aura. This unique appearance made Ta Prohm famous worldwide after it was featured in the movie “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.” Today, Ta Prohm offers visitors a vivid sense of discovery and the powerful force of nature slowly reclaiming what was once a grand spiritual center.