Siem Reap

Siem reap is located at 250 Northwest of Phnom Penh and 15 km North of Tonle Sap. It is the small gateway town to ruins of Angkor Wat. This is the place where you will stay during your visit to Angkor Wat.

Below are the recommended attractions in Siem Reap:

	Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat ( Angkor temple) is the magnificent remains of the Khmer civilization. Angkor Wat's rising series of five towers culminates in an impressive central tower that symbolizes mythical Mount Meru . Thousands of feet of wall space are covered with intricate carving depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

	Angkor Thom

This magnificent inner royal city was built by the end of the 12th century and is renowned for its temple grounds and towering southern gate.

	Ta Prohm

Having undergone minimal restoration, stone pillars and carvings intertwine with massive tree roots and jungle in this stunning temple complex.

	Phnom Bakheng

This magnificent inner royal city was built by the end of the 12th century and is renowned for its temple grounds and towering southern gate.

	Pol Pot's House

Having undergone minimal restoration, stone pillars and carvings intertwine with massive tree roots and jungle in this stunning temple complex.

	Preah Pithu Group

Preah Pithu consists of five separate shrines and is often referred to as the Preah Pithu Group. According to Marilia Albanese, "the details of the decoration demonstrate great sophistication and surprise visitors who are willing to depart from the usual Angkor itineraries."

	Banteay Srei

Having undergone minimal restoration, stone pillars and carvings intertwine with massive tree roots and jungle in this stunning temple complex.

	Bakong

Built in the late 9th century by Indravarman I, this is the state temple dedicated to Shiva as Indreshvara.

	Others

Aki Ra's Landmine Museum	Psar Chaa	Bayon Temple

Apsara Dancing	Naga	Neak Pean

War Museum	Preah Khan	Terrace of the Elephants

	Terrace of the Leper King


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