Angkor Wat Temples
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Cambodia: 30 Amazing Must-See Temples
Want to know the temples not to miss at Angkor? Looking for amazing places to see the sunrise and sunset? Want to know how to take stunning pictures at the temples with your cell phone or camera? Looking for tips to make the most of your visit at Angkor Wat? Read on...
The temples of Angkor were built in different building styles, as well as dedicated to different religions and gods. This makes each temple unique. Some temples may appeal more to the Lara Croft or Indiana Jones visitor that seeks overgrown temples. While others want to appreciate intricate art or spectacular temples sizes. To see all 70 temples around Angkor Wat Temple will require at least a month.
Anton Swanepoel, a Cambodia travel expert resided in Cambodia for 18 months, only minutes from these mystical and inspiring structures. He, has selected these temples as the absolute 'must-see' of them all. With the included 1 to 3 day itinerary you can hit the ground running when you land.
What You Will Discover In This Book:
• 32 Must-See Temples.
• 235 Images.
• Angkor Wat Temple walk-through
• Pertinent information for each temple, such as religion dedicated to, king that commissioned the temple and date commissioned. This will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of each temple.
• GPS coordinates for each temple so you can easily use google maps to locate and explore the temples.
• Practical tips for each temple, such as reason to visit and best time to visit, to enhance your experience.
• Complete Angkor Wat Sunrise and Sunset Guide
With this guide book you will have a larger selection of temples to choose from to personalize your experience than the standard 5 done by guides. Alternatively, use the included itinerary, GPS coordinates and maps to plan your own trip while saving money.
Bonus Included:
• Included map of the park with locations of all 70 temples.
• Layout map of Angkor Wat Temple with the main bas-reliefs to see.
• 11 Other temples to experience amazing sunrise and sunsets
• 23 Tips to help you take better pictures at the temples.
• Advice and options for disabled people, including wheelchair travel. As well as advice for vegans and vegetarians.
• And much more.
If you plan to visit Angkor Wat, This Book Is For You.
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Anton Swanepoel
Adventurer and world traveler, Anton Swanepoel, hales originally from Pretoria, South Africa, but has called a number of exotic locations home. Educated as a software engineer, he worked for a large multinational company before deciding to travel the globe. Along life's journey, Anton became a skilled scuba diver and technical diving instructor, teaching for seven years while living in the Cayman Islands. His resume touts Tri-Mix instructor levels from multiple licensing agencies, and dive records over 400 feet. Mr. Swanepoel has always loved travel and writing. In the past several years he's combined these passions, authoring and publishing a host of books, sharing secrets he's learned along the way. When he's not exploring an underwater landscape or racing a motorcycle down a stretch of highway, you'll find Anton visiting world destinations and chronicling his experiences. Today, he is a fulltime globetrotter and writer, having penned instructional guides for diving and travel, as well as a pair of fictional novels. His excurtion titles are geared toward do-it-yourself travelers, who enjoy saving money and seeing the out-of-way places. His favorite destinations include, Machu Picchu, the mountains of Vietnam, and the Temples at Angkor Wat.
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Angkor Wat Temples - Anton Swanepoel
Angkor Wat
Temples
By Anton Swanepoel
Copyright © 2015 Anton Swanepoel
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Introduction
Magical Angkor Wat temple amazes over 2 million visitors each year. However, there are more than 700 temples scattered around Angkor Wat and the nearby mountains and towns, with more than 70 temples and sights in the Angkor Archaeological Park alone (Angkor Wat Temple is situated in the Angkor Archaeological Park). This book covers 32 temples.
Angkor Archaeological Park stretches over 400 square km and contains some of the most magnificent temple remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire. The park is around 5km from the nearby town, Siem Reap, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. Both Buddhism and Hindu temples are found within the park, with many altered from Buddhism to Hindu and then back again.
When Jayavarman II declared himself God-King, and World-Emperor in 802 in the Kulen Mountains, he started the rise of one of the greatest South East Asian empires of the ancient era. The Angkor area continued to grow through the times, until 1431, when a rebellion led by Ayutthaya sacked Angkor, and caused the population to abandon the temples in 1432. During the time, the capital moved from in order: Banteay Chhmar, Kulen Mountains, Roluos Group temples, Angkor, Koh Ker Temple Site, Angkor, Banteay Samre, Angkor, and lastly to Phnom Penh
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Table of Contents
Introduction
How To Get To Siem Reap
Siem Reap Accommodation
Transport To Angkor Wat Temple
Angkor Wat Tickets
Tips For Making The Most Of Your Visit
Angkor Wat Sunrise and Sunset Guide
Tips To Take Better Pictures
Additional Sunrise and Sunset Locations
Temple Code of Conduct
Tours For Disabled People
Vegetarian / Vegan
How Safe Is Cambodia and The Temples?
What's The Weather Like?
Angkor Kings
How Much Time
Itinerary
Angkor Archaeological Park
Gates
Angkor Thom
Bayon Temple
Baphuon
Phimeanakas
Royal Palace
Royal Pools
Elephant Terrace
Leper King Terrace
Prasat Suor Prat / Prasat Neang 12 / North and South Towers
North and South Khleang / Storehouses
Preah Pithu Group
Vong Toch / Small Circuit
Angkor Wat
Bas-Reliefs at Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat Walkthrough
Prasat Kravan
Banteay Kdei
Srah Srang / Royal Bathing Pool
Ta Prohm
Ta Keo
Chao Say Tevoda
Thommanon
Vong Thom / Grand Circuit
Pre Rup
East Mebon
Prasat Ta Som
Neak Pean
Preah Khan / Kompong Svay
Temples between Angkor Wat Temple and Angkor Thom City
Phnom Bakheng
Prasat Baksei Chamkrong
Siem Reap
Banteay Samre
Banteay Srei Temple / Citadel of the Women
Roluos Group
Bakong Temple
Preah Ko
Prasat Lolei
Map
About the Author
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How To Get To Siem Reap
Angkor Wat is situated in the northern part of Cambodia, close to Siem Ream. Siem Reap is the gateways city for Angkor and does have an international airport. You can also fly internationally to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. There is no accommodation at Angkor, so you have to stay in Siem Reap.
From International you often fly first into Phnom Penh and then to Siem Reap. Most flights from America or Japan land in Malaysia on the way. Often it is cheaper to fly to Bangkok and take a bus to Siem Reap. Visas are available on arrival at the Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports. You can get an online visa here that works at most borders. For visa on arrival, you need four passport photos. Good flight search engines are https://www.momondo.com/, https://www.skyscanner.net/.
From Bangkok by land to Siem Reap is around 8 hours by bus. You would normally cross at the Poipet border. Make sure your bus ticket is for all the way to Siem Reap else you will need to hire a taxi at the border. Poipet border has visa on arrival.
From Vietnam if you are in Saigon, you would first go to Phnom Penh though the Bavet border. Around 4 hours. Then take an 8 hours bus ride from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. From Hanoi in Vietnam, you would need to enter the top part of Cambodia and come all the way down. This is a very long ride with not very good busses. Rather fly to Siem Reap. Bavet border has visa on arrival.
From Sihanoukville, Kampot, or Kep, you will first take a bus ride to Phnom Penh, around 4 hours, then a bus ride to Siem Reap. Overnight buses taking around 13 hours is available, but not recommended.
Tip: Two of the better bus companies to use are Mekong Express and Giant Ibis.
Siem Reap Accommodation
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province in northwestern Cambodia, and the gateway city to Angkor Wat. The city’s name translates to Defeat of Siam
. According to legend, King Ang Chan (1516–1566) gave the city its name after he drove back an army sent to invade Cambodia by the Thai King Maha Chakkraphat in 1549. This has not been proven as fact as of yet and remains a legend and the actual origin of the name remains unknown.
Today, Siem Reap is a vibrant town and a favorite destination of travelers seeking to experience the mystery of Angkor Wat. One of the most know streets in Siem Reap is Pub Street, where a variety of shops, restaurants, a market, and more can be found. Siem Reap city is mostly a cluster of small villages along the Siem Reap River, with modern shops mostly situated around Sivutha Street and the Psar Chas area (Old Market area). The Wat Bo area became a popular place for guesthouses and restaurants while across the river, the Psar Leu area developed into a large market. Siem Reap is a mix between the modern shops of Phnom Penh and the laid back rustic atmosphere of Battambang.
Guide to shopping places and markets in Siem Reap, Gift For You.
Accommodation range from backpacker shared rooms for $3 a night, to $10 rooms with an air-conditioner and up to $400 a night in luxury hotel rooms with your own driver and car to take you to the temples. Expedia offers upper to mid-range accommodations while Bookings.com offers mid to budget accommodations, https://www.hostelworld.com/, the names says it all.
Transport To Angkor Wat Temple
Siem Reap is about 5 Km from the entry to Angkor Wat Park. It takes about 15 minutes by tuk-tuk to get to the entry gate. The outer circuit is around 21 km with the inner circuit round 17 km. Walking or jogging to the temples is not a viable option.
Bicycles
Most backpacker hotels rent out bicycles for around $1 a day or give them for free if you stay with the hotel. This allows you to go at your own pace and be able to walk around temples. Make sure the bicycle is in a good condition before you take it. If you do get a flat tire, just look for small shops that hang motorcycle tires out by the road, they will be able to fix your tire for a few Riel (less than a $1). If you get tired, hire a tuk-tuk and put the bicycle in the tuk-tuk. This is often done when travelers are tired and want to easily return at night from Angkor.
Tip: Take a headlamp with if to plan to see the sunset at Angkor. There are no street lamps when you come back.
Warning: Always lock your bicycle up no matter where you leave it.
Electric Assisted Bicycle
You can hire an electric assisted bicycle for around $10 a day. It is a bit faster than a bicycle, but you still have to pedal. There are charging points all over Angkor. Note that the range is around 40km and