The mystique of Cambodia

Have you ever been to the country of temples and pagodas? It’s such an amazing country with the ancient temples which may have existed for thousands of years. Discover the mystical temples from Khmer dynasties in Cambodia is the same with a journey to the past to experience architecture and art as well culture in Angkorian times.

Bayon Temple

Beautiful temples and pagodas can be considered as the real landmarks popping into scenery in most parts of Cambodia. Angkor temples are well known in the world although they are damaged. Angkor was once the capital of Cambodia and centre of the Khmer empire for centuries. 

The time has passed and worn the buildings or temples, then let them in ruins, but not all the temples among Angkor temple. The whole complex of temples include the most impressive Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom with Bayon temple or Ta Prohm and other ancient temples. The Khmer King built these architectural master pieces dedicated to Hindu Gods 300 years ago. 

Bas-reliefs in the temple

Angkor Wat which was listed in the UNESCO World heritage site symbolizes Cambodia. Once being deep in abandoning and neglecting for centuries, the temple then found and restored. Plants and mosses have invaded the temple with the ancient shape, visitors must have had much nostalgia when walking from the gopuras to the ruins and sandstones building up the temple. The adapted Khmer architecture, the central temple was decorated by galleries with bas-reliefs boasting the super power of ancient Khmer.

The best time to visit Angkor Wat is in the afternoon, when the sun sets. At that time, the whole temple appears in the spectacular and fantastic beyond the sight surroundings.    

Temple complex in Angkor

Contrast to the tranquil in Angkor temples, Phnom Penh -the capital city of Cambodia has a lot of shopping malls with crowded streets. The stunning French-designed city mixing with the modern architecture of new building in Phnom Penh feature its attraction. Coming to Phnom Penh, you will have chances to visit some interesting destinations like the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. And these attractions do not just bring you the relaxing but the feeling pains, sorrows mixing with peace in the once Pearl of Asia – one of the most beautiful cities.

To help you get more information about this country and arrange the tours, Vietnam Today Travel will support you with all the best services. At first, it’s good for you to assess to www.cambodiatours.com for reference. Moreover, you can experience from the ones who traveled to Cambodia, or at least you will have advice and support from the travel consultants in the company at any time.

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Cambodia Discovery
Biking Angkor
Secret of Angkor
Inclusive Indochina Discovery   

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