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Cambodia - Exploring Angkor 23Feb -1Mar

This is the first time I visited Cambodia. I heard so much of the country and wondering when I can visit it. A golden chance came when AirAsia offered 2 millions free tickets to different parts of the world. My boyfriend,Tim of http://www.asiaexplorers.com , grabbed this rare opportunity and so off we go to Siem Reap via KLIA, which we had to spend a night. We were there from 23rd Feb to 1st March 2006.

We explored from sun up to sun down, sometime as early as 5:30am. Every day we went out clean and came back with a tan and lots of ... (more)

Lolei - Roluos Group
The first temple we visited.

Lolei - Roluos Group
Closer look of the structure

Preah Ko - Roluos Group
Preah Ko = Sacred Bull.

Preah Ko - Roluos Group
One of the first major temples in early Khmer.

Bakong -Roluos Group
Very impressive temple-mountain architecture.

Bakong -Roluos Group
Stone elephant without its trunk

Prasat Kravan
This one was built with bricks

Prasat Kravan
Replacement bricks labeled "CA" can be seen at the base, on...

East Mebon
This temple was dedicated to Shiva

East Mebon
Looking through the walkway

East Mebon

Pre Rup
As seen from a distance

Pre Rup
Workers were clearing the grass and plants grown on the temple.

Pre Rup

Banteay Kdei
Banteay is the Khmer word for fortress

Beautiful tree at Banteay Kdei

Dancing Apsaras

Ta Prohm
A unique sight

Ta Prohm

Ta Keo
interesting temple with steep staircases

Ta Keo
This temple-mountain was dedicated to Shiva. Known as 'the mountain with...

Ta Keo
Very steep steps,need to crawl up and the stones were all too hot to the touch.

Bayon - in the afternoon sun

Sunrise at Sras Srang

Banteay Samre in the morning

Banteay Samre
Nice view of the dirt road we had taken earlier.

Ta Nei
Jungle temple - a long walk to this place

Chapel of the Hospital

Thommanon
Built at the same time as Angkor Wat.

Chau Say Tevoda

Terrace of the Leper King
Carved statues

Statue of Leper King

Preah Palilay
Preah = sacred

Fallen leaves at Preah Palilay

Phimeanakas
Really hard to climb(crawl)down. Steps were narrow and too steep.

Phimeanakas - royal temple

Baphuon
A huge temple-mountain still under extensive restoration and not open to public.

Terrace of the Elephants

Terrace of the Elephants
Elephants with lotus flowers

Terrace of the Elephants
Faces of the carved horses.

Terrace of the Elephants
Lively stone carving

Tonle Sap - the Floating Village
Making a living

Tonle Sap
Provincial Environment Department

Tonle Sap
A full boat-load of groceries.

Tonle Sap - the Floating Village

Tonle Sap
A dilapitated floating house

Tonle Sap
Crocodile farm

Tonle Sap
These boats were used to ferrying tourists around the lake.

Tonle Sap
Differnt brands of cigarettes

Tonle Sap
Houses on stilts lining up the dusty road leading to Tonle Sap

Phnom Krom
Situated on top of a hill. One of the three towers dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu...

Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Sunrise at Angkor Wat
I love the red-hue sky.

Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat
Shadow of pillars in the afternoon sun

Angkor Wat- Bas Relief Galleries
Reliefs sculpted on the wall, depicted from a scene from a popular episode in...

Churning of the Sea Of Milk

Churning of the Sea Of Milk
The Demon

Angkor Wat- Bas Relief Galleries
The corridor

Angkor Wat
Pillar with intricate carvings

Angkor Wat- Bas Relief Galleries

Angkor Wat
Close-up look

Angkor Wat
The view from top

Baksei Cham Krong

Prasat Bei
Prasat Bei literally means 'towers three'. Contruction was never...

Elephant ride available

as well as horse ride

Bayon - Bas-reliefs on exterior wall
A daily-life scene

Bayon - Bas-reliefs on exterior wall
A go-to-battle scene

Bayon - Bas-reliefs on exterior wall
Another daily-life scene

Bayon - Bas-reliefs on exterior wall
fighting scene

Bayon - Bas-reliefs on exterior wall
Historical sea battle

Bayon - Bas-reliefs on exterior wall
Another interesting scene- animal is being sacrificed, to be offered...

Bayon
This Devata is beautiful

Bayon
One of the many faces that can be found in Bayon

Bayon
One of the 37 standing towers.

Standing Devata
Devata = standing female divinity

Bayon
Difficult to get a good picture as the stones here are really dark in...

Bayon
This pillar has a very intricate carving on it.

Bayon - Fortune teller

Bayon

Bayon - Giant face

Bayon

Prasat Suor Prat
Four of the twelve nearly identical towers, stand opposite and...

South Kleang

Preah Khan
Preah Khan = sacred sword

Preah Khan
A view of the walkway with linga in the foreground. Linga = a phallic symbol,...

Neak Pean
Neak Pean = coiled serpents

Neak Pean
Can you see the coiled tails of the serpents in the foreground?

West Mebon

West Mebon
Ruins of an island temple. Located on an island in West Baray (ancient...

Ta Prohm Kel
This is a ruin of the temple or chapel of one of the many hospitals built by...

Phnom Bakheng
First major temple mountain to be constructed in the Angkor area.

Phnom Bakheng

Phnom Bakheng
Devata carving on the wall

Phnom Bakheng
Carvings on the pillar. Also the supporting beams holding the structure from...

Jean Commaille's Tomb
He was the Premier Conservator of Angkor

Angkor Thom - West Gate
Thom = big

Kbal Spean
A river of thousand lingas

Kbal Spean
Carving on the rock.

Kbal Spean
Carving of Buddha images

Banteay Srei
Banteay = fortress or citadel. Loosely translates to 'citadel of the...

Banteay Srei
Beautiful rock carving of a flower

Banteay Srei
Carving of a garuda head

Banteay Srei
Inscription on a pillar

Banteay Srei
Lintel with intricate carving.

Banteay Srei
Gopura with false door and intricately carved lintel. Gopura =...

Banteay Srei
Lintel with nice carving.

Banteay Srei

Banteay Srei - Me and Tim

Beautiful puppet on sale at old market

article published 03/30/2006

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A very comprehensive coverage of Angkor!
My wife Beng Eng and I visited Angkor from 27/2 to 07/03 and we did not cover as much as you did, even though our stay in Siem Reap was longer. The very informative descriptions clearly show that you did your homework really well indeed. My wife and I enjoyed our trip to Laos with you and Tim. Thanks for sharing.
— Chin Mee Poon, April 2, 2006

Thank you for the wonderful holiday we had together. The photos bring back all great memory of the fun we had.
— Timothy Tye, April 2, 2006

The Glory and Finesse that is of Angkor
No book on Angkor has had as complete set of pictures of what you have produced. The delicate carvings are not equalled by any other large ancient site. You have accentuated the glory and finesse that is of Angkor.
— Kong Meng Wong, March 31, 2006

Wow ... great trip. I didn't have the chance to visit so many temples the last time I was there.
— Lilian Yap, March 31, 2006

I am so lucky to have the chance to explore Siem Reap via your website. Thank you so much
— Christopher Choong, March 31, 2006

beautiful
— Scott M, March 31, 2006

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