The Temples of Angkor in 7 images

Near the city of Siem Reap, in Cambodia, is the sacred city of Angkor, a region that was the heart of the Khmer Empire. Its temples were long engulfed by the relentless advance of the jungle (except Angkor Wat), now stand tall, offering spectacular views.

Angkor It currently has 910 temples, making it a major site of historical and cultural interest. It is therefore an essential stop on our Asian routes, naturally those through Cambodia, but sometimes also those through neighbouring Vietnam or Thailand.

1 – Angkor Wat’s silhouette at dusk

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A photo published by Erwin Mulyadi (@erwinmul) on 14 Jun 2016 at 12:54 PDT

 

2 – Angkor Wat

By day, you are never alone: your heart and shadow are with you. By night, you are never alone: your heart and dreams are with you •?• ➖➖➖➖➖ VISITING TIPS • To visit Angkor Wat and the other Angkor temples, hire a tuk-tuk for the day to take you between temples, usually around 15/20$. • When to go: Peak season is Nov to Feb, when the weather is dry and cooler. Sunrise offers incredible views and a chance to explore without crowds. • How long: Allow around 2/3 hours to explore Angkor Wat, depending on how many photos you take and details you want to see. • Hours: Opens at 5am for sunrise and closes around 5.30pm. • Tickets: A one-day pass is 20$. A three-day pass is 40$ •??• ➖➖➖➖➖ #travelwriter #travel #instatravel #instago #passportready #travelblogger #writetotravel #instatravelling #instavacation #travelblogger #postcardsfromtheworld #traveldeeper #travelling #trip #traveltheworld #getaway #instago #travelpics #wanderer #travelingram #travels #travelphotography #aroundtheworld #instago #ig_worldclub #worldcaptures #tourism #worldplaces #traveller #traveler

A photo published by Adrian |•| ❤ TravelWithYou (@adestebang88) on 14 Jun 2016 at 3:06 PDT

 

3 – Smiling heads in the Bayon temple

Angkor is one of Southeast Asia’s most important archaeological sites. Covering around 400 km², much of it jungle, it contains remarkable remains of the various capitals of the Khmer Empire, which reached its peak between the ninth and fourteenth centuries. Highlights include the famous Angkor Wat temple and the Bayon at Angkor Thom, decorated with countless sculptures. UNESCO has launched a major programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings. Angkor is an ancient Sanskrit word for city; thom and wat are modern Khmer words meaning “great” and “pagoda” respectively. Angkor Thom can therefore be understood as the Great City, and Angkor Wat as the Temple City. #Angkor #Camboya #DestinosExoticos #PalacioEscondido

A photo posted by All Seasons (@allseasons_turismo) on 13 Jun 2016 at 10:30 PDT

 

4 – More smiling heads, Bayon temple

Wherever you go, go with all your heart. #angkorwat #angkor #cambodia #nostalgia #travel #photography #temple #faces #bayon

A photo published by Patricia Plattner (@ankinada) on 14 Jun 2016 at 3:01 PDT

 

5 – Monks strolling through the temples of Angkor

The right spot at the right time! Orange-clad monks walk into the holy center of one of Angkor’s many temple ruins. It is not uncommon to see Khmer monks dwell around these remnants of spirituality but with a blue sky and some green, the orange really stands out well. #AsianTrails #Cambodia #AsianTrailsCambodia #Traditiontuesday #Angkor #Khmer #monks #spiritual #temple #ruins #culture #Angkortemple #SiemReap

A photo published by Asian Trails (@asiantrailsltd) on 14 Jun 2016 at 3:47 PDT

 

6 – Angkor Thom

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A photo posted by Juwita Rahayu (@thejuquqiqu25) on 13 Jun 2016 at 7:47 PDT

 

7 – Entrance to Ta Prohm

Picture credit: @shreisters_travels Siem Reap, known as Yudhishtirapura, was a Hindu bastion in the south east. Hundreds of stone temples nearly 1000 years old are there for exploration. Tag your travel pics with @desitravellerclub and #desitravellerclub to be featured. #solotravel #solotraveller #backpack #backpacking #desitravellerclub #kerala #angkor #angkorwat #beautiful #siemreap #ig_asia #beautifuldestination #instalikes #instafollow #followme #likeforlike #traveladdicted #traveldiary #ig_travel #travelgram #travelingram #travelphotography #ruins #history #architecture #architecturelovers #archidaily

A photo published by Desi Traveller Club (@desitravellerclub) on 13 Jun 2016 at 5:25 PDT

8 – Apsara at the Angkor Wat

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A photo published by Mint Parnprae Chaoprayoon (@myminiminty) on 13 Jun 2016 at 2:44 PDT

 

That concludes our photo selection from the temple complex of Angkor. To visit it, explore our proposal, an 18-day route by Vietnam and Cambodia where we will visit the main cities, meet ethnic minorities and enjoy the best Hiking trails of the area. See other trips to Asia here.