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Angkor Wat

Siem Reap, Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Featured Review : Name"Angkor" is a distortion of the Khmer word "nokor" which is derived from the Sanskrit "nagara" (capital). Wat means temple, thus Angkor Wat means the Capital's Temple. However, the temple was originally named Preah P...See Full Review

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Angkor Wat Is a Must Visit Place in the World

  • 5 out of 5 stars by liwaae from Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore
  • May 30, 2010
Angkor Wat Is a Must Visit Place in the World
Quote: I visited Angkor Wat in April 2010 with my family. We were lucky enough to see this marvelous great structure ever build on earth. However, nothing I have ever seen prepared me for the majesty that is Angkor Wat- it truly is amazing & is a... Read the full Angkor Wat review

So Much to Take in!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nmagann from Ventura, California
  • May 21, 2010
So Much to Take in!
Quote: Angkor Wat is no doubt the most anticipated site on everyone’s list. Rightly so then, that after the initial gate is a long walkway to the main temple. A procession of visitors follow this path stopping off and on to photograph as much of the site... Read the full Angkor Wat review

From journal Lost Butt in Angkor Wat

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Angkor Wat’s Central Temple

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • February 18, 2009
Angkor Wat’s Central Temple
Quote: Name"Angkor" is a distortion of the Khmer word "nokor" which is derived from the Sanskrit "nagara" (capital). Wat means temple, thus Angkor Wat means the Capital's Temple. However, the temple was originally named Preah Pisnulok, after its founder -... Read the full Angkor Wat review

From journal Godless Angkor

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Angkor Wat

  • 5 out of 5 stars by alan_nesbit from Singapore, Singapore
  • March 7, 2006
Angkor Wat
Quote: We left the hotel at 5:30am, to watch the sunrise over Angkor Wat. There were a few people carrying their goods to market in darkness as we drove through Siem Reap, but as we drove northwards out of town, it became clear that we were joining a long... Read the full Angkor Wat review

From journal The Temples at Angkor

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Angkor Wat

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Kez from Broadbeach Waters, Australia
  • February 26, 2006
Angkor Wat
Quote: Angkor Wat is so amazing and huge, in both area and height. Because of the lighting, it is best to visit after 2pm. Keep your eyes peeled for the families of monkeys on the side of the road just before you reach Angkor Wat. They make a great photo... Read the full Angkor Wat review

From journal Amazing Temples of Angkor

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Angkor Wat

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Composthp from Singapore, Singapore
  • February 20, 2006
Angkor Wat
Quote: Angkor Wat is the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire, dating back to 9th century, under Jayavarman VII (1181-1218). It epitomises Cambodian spirituality, culture, and history. Despite centuries of pilferage by colonial masters, neighbours, and... Read the full Angkor Wat review

From journal In the Footsteps of Lara Croft

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The Temples of Ankor Wat

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vagabond77 from New York, New York
  • January 19, 2006
The Temples of Ankor Wat
Quote: I could go on and on about the temples of Ankor Wat, as they are beautiful and well worth the trip, so I'm just going to post some pictures.Some recommendations: buy either a book specifically dealing with the temples of Ankor Wat and/or hire a tour... Read the full Angkor Wat review

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Lintel carvings and bas-reliefs

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nemo247 from Vancouver, British Columbia
  • November 29, 2005
Lintel carvings and bas-reliefs
Quote: Definitely worthy of an entry of their own entry, the carvings at Angkor Wat and surrounding temples are a sight to behold. Although many of the carvings have had some of their detail worn away by the elements, there are still lots of examples that... Read the full Angkor Wat review

From journal Angkor Wat in a Day

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How to plan your Itinerary

  • 4 out of 5 stars by nemo247 from Vancouver, British Columbia
  • November 29, 2005
How to plan your Itinerary
Quote: Things to keep in Mind: Broadly speaking, there are two types of temples around Siem Reap, monastic complexes and temple mountains. Try to include both types in your itinerary. Also, some temples have been restored and some have been left basically... Read the full Angkor Wat review

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Angkor Wat

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Miss Bels from Mokpo, United Kingdom
  • August 13, 2004
Angkor Wat
Quote: Angkor Wat, a.k.a the reason that many people go to Cambodia and certainly one of the main reasons for going to Siem Reap. One of the most impressive of all the temples in the area, Angkor Wat is hardly likely to disappoint. It appears on the... Read the full Angkor Wat review

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