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Cambodia Attractions
In the very beginning, foreign visitors came only to Siem Reap to see the Angkor temples than was even without nightlife. But in recent years, Cambodia has perfected its tourist resources, and has opened more and more tourist places to travelers. Apart from the temples of Angkor, Cambodia presents different charms to the world, like beach views in and other attractions of interest.
- Angkor Wat
- The centerpiece of any visit to the temple of Angkor in Cambodia tour, as well as the mother of all Khmer temples.
- Angkor Thom
- A 'Great City', it is the last capital city of Khmer empire, enclosing famous Bayon Temple and Terrace of Elephants.
- Ta Prohm
- The adventurous face of Angkor, featuring ancient temples intertwined with jungle creepers as Tomb Raider's setting.
- Banteay Kdei
- Lying to the southeast of Ta Phrom, Banteay Kdei is a massive Buddhist monastery.
- Preah Khan
- Also named Sacred Sword, it is one of the largest temple at Angkor, standing in peace and accepting fewer visitors.
- Banteay Srei
- A real jewel in the crown of Angkorian artisanship, it is about 25 kilometer from the Angkor Center.
- Bayon Temple
- A must-see temple on your visit-list of Cambodia tour, famous for enormous stone smiling faces at the heart of Angkor Thom.
- Wat Ounalom
- The most important pagoda of Phnom Penh and the center of Cambodian Buddhism.
- Neak Pean
- An artificial island with a Buddhist temple surrounded by a large square pool and four connecting small pools.
- Banteay Samre
- A well-preserved Hindu temple complex in the Angkor Wat style at the north of Angkor Wat.
- Pre Rup
- A mountain-temple at Angkor made up of combined brick, laterite and sandstone construction.
- Ta Som Temple
- A small late-12th-century Buddhist temple built for King Jayavarman VII, the Donald Trump of ancient Cambodia.
- Baksei Chamkrong
- A small Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiv, southwest of the south gate of Angkor Thom.
- Baphuon Temple
- A three-tiered temple-mountain which is a pyramidal representative of mythical Mt. Meru.
- Phimeanakas
- A Hindu temple in the Khleang style which is a pyramidal representation of Mt Meru.
- Terrace of The Elephants
- Once used as a giant viewing platform for public ceremonies, housing parades of elephants.
- Terrace of The Leper King
- A 7m-high platform in Angkor, built in the Bayon style, just north of Terrace of Elephants.
- Thommanon Temple
- A small and elegant Hindu temple at Angkor famous for the abundant images of Devatas.
- Ta Keo
- The first Angkorian monument built entirely of sandstone. Regard as an example of Khleang style.
- Prasat Kravan
- A small temple in Angkor housing five reddish brick towers on a common terrace.
- Preah Palilay
- A Buddhist temple located in Angkor Thom, erected by King Jayavarman VII.
- East Mebon
- A Hindu temple in Angkor standing on an islet in the center of the dry Eastern Baray reservoir.
- Wat Phnom
- The tallest Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh, the center of celebration during Khmer New Year, and Pchum Ben.
- Preah Vihear Temple
- An ancient Hindu temple built during the reign of the Khmer Empire with stone sanctuary and breathtaking views.