Angkor is an amazing place, but it's also very big and confusing, so take advantage of the professional guides provided with our Angkor Packages! Here is a brief information also about what Angkor has in store for you!
The main attraction in Angkor is its largest temple called Angkor Wat, which means "City Temple." It was built during the late 12th century as a royal religious centre on top of an artificial hilltop surrounded by moats and walls with towers at each corner. Angkor Wat is a World Heritage Site, which means its part of the UNESCO list of protected sites. It's also known as the "Temple of Deities" or "Wat" in Khmer. The temple has five courtyards that are interconnected by corridors lined with galleries, a design typical of Buddhist temples throughout Asia where monks would meditate while they prayed out loud or recited their scriptures. Inside this grand structure are hundreds of statues depicting scenes from Buddha's life have been moved around over time as new buildings were added onto it until today only about half remain intact inside there! It was built in the 12th century by King Suryavarman II, who also commissioned Angkor Thom and other temples in his capital city of Angkor. Angkor Wat is dedicated to Vishnu and features carvings of animals such as elephants, deer and monkeys along with images of humans riding elephants or riding on chariots pulled by horses (a popular motif).
The Angkor Thom complex consists of several smaller temples and palaces surrounding an enormous pyramid-shaped structure of Angkor Wat. It took over 1000 years to build. When you visit Angkor Wat today, you'll see how impressive this ancient wonder still is even after all this time! Angkor Thom is a walled city, built by King Jayavarman VII as the capital of his empire. The site was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 and attracts over 3 million visitors every year. It's one of the most popular tourist destinations in Cambodia, with ruins stretching for miles across flat fields where ancient temples are scattered about like giant sandcastles on an abandoned beach.
The city itself was constructed around 1150 AD but has grown into an enormous complex that includes 100+ temples. It comprises of some of the largest religious buildings ever built, Angkor Wat reaching over 60 feet high. It is said that at its height around 1250 AD, Angkor Thom had over 1 million residents living within its walls!
On your Angkor Wat Tour, you can also visit the Bayon Temple. It is a temple in the Angkor Thom complex dedicated to Avalokiteshvara, Hevajra. It was built by Jayavarman VII and was completed in 1283 AD. It is one of the best examples of Khmer architecture and has many faces, which are believed to be representations of Hindu gods or mythical creatures. The temple's design is similar to that of other Khmer temples. Two large towers on each side, four smaller towers at each corner, two large towers at each end. Three levels inside with different designs on each level. Each level has its own special features, including reliefs showing scenes from Hindu mythology or religious stories about Buddha's life.
Our Angkor Wat Tour will take you to Ta Prohm. It was known as Rajavihara. It was built in the late 12th century, but the jungle around it has taken its toll on the structure. The strangler figs that grow on Ta Prohm are an impressive sight to see but they're also a good reminder of how fragile these ancient temples really are. In addition to being famous for its strangler figs, Ta Prohm was also a Buddhist monastery and university before being converted into an important Khmer religious site during King Jayavarman VII's reign. In 1992, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Through our Angkor Packages, you can make a trip to Phnom Bakheng, a state temple dedicated to Shiva in Yasodharapura. It was built in the 9th century by Yasovarman I and is recognised as the world's greatest architectural treasure in the present-day world.
Banteay Kdei is a temple built in 967 AD by Rajendravarman II. Dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, it is a beautiful example of Khmer architectural style, with many intricate carvings on its walls and statues inside. The temple was used as an archive for Buddhist monks hence called the 'Citadel of Monks'. Near Banteay Kdei is another historical creation that is a 'must-visit'. The 'royal bathing pool' is known as Srah Srang.
Our Angkor Wat Tour Packages will also take you to an artificial island Neak Pean. The island has a famous Buddhist temple built during the reign of Jayavarman VII. The temple is a part of Preah Khan temple and has striking architecture, as well as beautiful carvings. This location is popular because of its proximity to Angkor Wat, which makes it easy to visit both sites in one day if you want to see them both at once.
How to Visit the Temples of Angkor?
You can hire tuk-tuks as part of your itinerary if you're staying at one of our recommended hotels, but they're not allowed inside all the temples. The exception is Bayon Temple as its grounds are open 24 hours a day and there aren't any restrictions on where tourists can explore within that area. However, if you want to visit other parts of Angkor Thom like Ta Prohm or Ta Prohm then taking up the tours provided through our Angkor Packages makes sense since those sites aren't open all day long either and many require reservations. There are over 1,000 temples spread across 25 square miles at Angkor.
What to bring with you on your Angkor Tour?
Water bottle (and/or a hydration pack). You may want to take some extra water with you if your itinerary includes long walks or lots of climbing stairs, but rest assured that there will be plenty of vendors selling bottled water along the way! Avoid a sunburn, bring a hat, wear sunscreen and avoid the sun between 11 am and 3 pm. If you're planning to spend time in the afternoon, make sure to reapply sunscreen after lunch.
Where to eat near Angkor?
Avoid eating at restaurants as that are too touristy. If you're looking for a good local meal, try the food stalls at the market or wander down the street to an open-air restaurant where you can watch people cook over a fire pit and eat with their hands. Most Cambodians speak English and some French. So they'll be able to help you order what they've got on offer even if it isn't written in English.
The beautiful ruins that you get to witness with Dook's Angkor Wat Tour Packages tell the story of world history as you walk through them. Dook International is a top-rated travel agency that organizes convenient tours for travel enthusiasts to almost every travel destination in the world. To date, Dook has offered its services to over five lakhs tourists by providing satisfactory tour packages to over 500+ destinations.
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