*
DAY ONE
Angkor
Thom Temple
Comprising of the Bayon Temple,
Baphuon Temple, Terrace of Leper King and the Elephant Terrace.
The city of Angkor Thom, founded
by Jayavarman VII in the 12th century,
was one of the largest of all Khmer cities and remained the capital until the
17th century. We enter the city through the
monumental south gate, its tower feature four faces pointing in each of
cardinal directions with the elephants holding up the main gate, preceded by a
no less impressive Avenue of Gods and asuras lining the bridge across the
structure moat.
Ta Phrom Temple
Ta Phrom was built in the 12th century
by Jayavarman VII as a royal monastery. It was dedicated to the king’s mother.
This temple, was chosen to be left in its natural state as an example of how
most of Angkor looked, upon its rediscovery in the 18th century. Shrouded in jungle, the temple of Ta
Phrom is ethereal in aspect and conjures up a romantic aura with gigantic roots
and branches intimately intertwined with the stoned and probing walls to form a
natural roof above the man made structures
Relax
for Lunch
Angkor
Wat Temple
Angkor Wat temple Build between the 9th and 14th centuries, the City of Angkor is one of the
grandest monuments ever constructed. The entire complex covers approximately
164sq miles with over 200 temples. Among the 30 temples that are accessible
today, the most famous is Angkor Wat, the largest religions building in the
world, with a volume of stone equaling that of the Cheops pyramid in Egypt.
Conceived by Suryavarman II early 12th century,
Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. Unlike most other Khmer
temples, it faces West, the most likely reason is because the temple was
dedicated to Vishnu, who is sometimes associated with the West
**DAY
TWO
Preah Khan Temple
Depart for sunrise tour at Angkor
Wat (Optional Tour).
Return to hotel for Breakfast
Preah Khan temple built in the 12th century was one of Jayavarman VII’s largest
projects dedicated to his father. Preah khan was much more than a temple with
over 1,000 teachers it appears also to have been a Buddhist university as well
as a considerable city. Preah Khan is located on the western edge of its own
long baray, the Jayatataka, and a terraced landing stage at the end of the
temple W-E axis access to the lake with a moat surrounding the city.
Neak Pean Temple
Neak Pean temple built last 12th century was one of Jayavarman VII A small island temple located in the middle of the
last baray to be constructed by a khmer king in the Angkor area (Breah Khan
Baray or Jayatataka ) central temple sits at the axis of a cross or lotus pattern
of eight pool . originally known as Rijasri
Neak Pean took its modern appellation. which means coiled serpents from
the encoiled nagas that encircled the temple is faced by a statue of the horse
Balaha. saving drowning sailors. Though originally dedicated to Boddha.
Tasom temple, East Mebon temple
( it is small temple)
Banteay Srei Temple
Banteay Srei temple is the
“Citadel of Women” or “Citadel of Beauty” presumably referring to its size and
the delicacy of its decoration. Unlike the major sites at Angkor, Banteay Srei
was not a royal temple. It was built not by the kings, but by Brahmin Priests.
Often described in terms as the “Jewel of Khmer Art”, Banteay Srei is a temple
of great beauty, and compares with little else in Angkor. Its miniature scale almost always surprises visitors, and
the near total decoration of its surfaces
are exceptional. For its protection, the most inner spaces of the temple are
closed to public.
Smile Of Angkor
0 You Are Welcome:
Post a Comment