Angkor Wat is the world's largest Hindu Temple. One of the best place of sunrise in the world and you will see the ultimate silhouettes of Angkor Wat. However, every corners of Angkor Wat is the best spot for shooting too.
Second station: Angkor Wat @ Siem Reap
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| It cost USD16 per person travel from P.Penh to Siem Reap |
We are plodded along the country lanes from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Without any exaggeration, we had a free "body massage" and it took us around 7 hours to reach Siem Reap.
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| Tuk-tuk tour information. |
There are plenty of tuk tuk drivers along the road side in Siem Reap and try bargain with them about the price. However, you may get cheaper price if you buy the tuk-tuk driver 3~4 days tour. No worry with the Khmer drivers, they are always humble, genuine and friendly.
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| We get our tickets with pictures spontaneously. |
- 1day pass=20USD, 3days pass=40USD, 7days pass=60USD
- Visiting hours start from 5.30am till 5.30pm
- Keep your ticket carefully as it is needed for every visit in the park.
- Don't buy anything from anyone in Angkor Wat as a group of people will do the same on you after that.
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| Angkor Wat and the stairs to heaven |
Angkor Wat, the favorite ancient Asian wonders. The stone carving is ornate and intricate which is hugely impressive and beautifully preserved as it was many thousand years ago.
Tips to Heaven: long skirt or slack and sleeves on your top
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| Angkor Thom Bayon Temple, 高棉的微笑 |
Unlike Angkor Wat, Bayon Temple was built based on Buddhism. Four smiling face are carved on 54 gothic towers, so made 216 smiling faces of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and King Jayavarman VII.
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| Ta Prohm |
Ta Prohm, the filming location for Angelina Jolie's Tomb Raider movie. The significant and interesting feature for this warren-temple is how the gigantic roots of banyan trees wrapping themselves around the ancient building.
Tip: Discuss with your driver to avoid crowds to shoot amazing photos.
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| Neak Pean |
"Neak" means dragon while "Pean" means pond. Neak Pean was built for medical and beauty purpose and there are four animals (elephant, bull, horse and lion) were designed faced to the center of pond.
Check out the scenery here while you are walking on the bridge. The scenery of "Mirror of the sky " really made our day and you will start drooling over the stunning view.
The lake also provides the dock if you prefer boat visiting.
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| The way to Beng Mealea |
If you're looking for an abandoned and ancient structures, Beng Mealea still plays hosts to a number of temple ruins and sculptures. It is located 40 km east from Angkor Wat and takes 3 hours to reach by tuk tuk. Ticket with USD 5 is bought before entering the main gate of Beng Mealea. With the good timing, we secretly followed the tour guide to explore the mystery of Beng Mealea. It is simply adventurous and quite the experience for Tomb Raider fans.
Total expense (accommodation + transport+ food + flight)= RM1500
Days in Phnom Penh: 2D1N
Days in Siem Reap: 4D3N
