Angkor Wat - Small Circuit Tour

Angkor Wat - Angkor is the archaeological site and former capital of the Khmer Empire, situated near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It was the heart of a powerful kingdom from the 9th to the 15th centuries and boasts remarkable monuments like Angkor Wat and the Bayon temple, making it one of Southeast Asia’s most significant archaeological sites.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Angkor Archaeological Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 due to its unique concentration of features that bear witness to an exceptional civilization.
Architecture and art: The monuments are celebrated for their Khmer architecture and intricate bas-relief carvings, often illustrating Hindu mythology.

Angkor Thom South Gate - The South Gate is one of five grand entrances to the ancient city of Angkor Thom, constructed in the late 12th century and is the best-preserved and most renowned gate. It is famous for its impressive causeway lined with statues of gods (devas) and demons (asuras) pulling a naga, as well as a gate tower with four faces similar to those at the Bayon temple. This gate serves as a ceremonial and defensive entrance, and the causeway is a popular spot for photographs and the start of elephant rides into the city.

Bayon Temple - The Bayon is a richly adorned Khmer temple associated with Buddhism at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, the Bayon stands at the center of Jayavarman’s capital, Angkor Thom.

Chau Say Tevoda - Chau Say Tevoda is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is just east of Angkor Thom, directly south of Thommanon across the Victory Way. Built in the mid-12th century, it is a Hindu temple from the Angkor Wat period. It is dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu with unique types of female sculptures of devatas enshrined in it.

Ta Nei Temple - Ta Nei is a late 12th-century stone temple in Angkor, Cambodia. Built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, it is near the northwest corner of the East Baray, a large sacred reservoir. It was dedicated to the Buddha.

Ta Prohm - Ta Prohm is the modern name of a temple near the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia, approximately one kilometer east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray. It was built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th century and early 13th century and was originally called Raja Vihara.

Banteay Kdei - Banteay Kdei, also known as “Citadel of Monks’ Cells,” is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia. It is located southeast of Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom. Built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries AD during the reign of Jayavarman VII (who was posthumously given the title “Maha paramasangata pada”), it is in the Bayon architectural style, similar in plan to Ta Prohm and Preah Khan, but less complex and smaller.

Beng Mealea & Koh Ker Temples

Beng Mealea - In Beng Mealea, visitors can explore a sprawling, largely unrestored temple complex famously known as a “jungle temple” due to massive tree roots intertwining with its sandstone structures. The impressive scale of the ruins includes a central sanctuary, three surrounding galleries, and a long causeway with intricate carvings like naga (serpent) balustrades. The site is characterized by a surreal landscape of collapsed walls and stones piled in heaps, often compared to a movie set, with a wooden walkway providing guided access.

Koh Ker Temple - Koh Ker is an archaeological site and former Khmer Empire capital featuring a unique seven-tiered pyramid called Prasat Thom and an elongated, linear layout of temples. Built between 928 and 944 CE, it was the sole capital of the empire for a short, but active, period under King Jayavarman IV. The complex is known for its massive, single-stone sculptures and unique architectural style that contrasts with the more famous Angkor Wat. Upon arrival, visitors will find many temples lost and hidden in the jungle. It cannot be set up here as Tripadvisor does not recognize the temples located.

Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Pram is a temple complex in Koh Ker, Cambodia, known for its five brick and laterite towers and the dramatic tree roots that have engulfed two of the structures. The name “Pram” means “five,” referring to the five temples on a common terrace. It is a popular photography spot due to the striking visual of roots intertwined with ancient architecture, particularly the northeastern tower.

Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Neang Khmau (also known as “Lady in Black” temple) is an ancient Khmer temple complex located in either Takeo province or Preah Vihear province (Koh Ker). The name refers to the dark color of its weathered stones, which may be due to oxidation or historical fire damage. The Takeo version consists of two deteriorated brick towers from the 10th century, dedicated to the god Shiva.

Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Chrap is a 10th-century Khmer temple complex in Koh Ker, Cambodia, characterized by three large, partially ruined laterite towers standing in a row within a laterite enclosure wall. It also features two smaller brick structures, possibly libraries or earlier shrines, located opposite the main towers.

Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Banteay Pichean is a rarely visited ancient temple located within the Koh Ker temple complex in the Preah Vihear Province of Cambodia. It dates to the 10th century, during the reign of King Jayavarman IV.

Koh Ker Temple - Prasat Linga is a temple housing a massive linga, a symbolic pillar representing the Hindu god Shiva. These temples, often found at sites like Koh Ker, feature a large, monolithic stone linga (often 2 meters high) on a yoni pedestal (the female symbol). Many of these temples, likely unfinished or missing perishable roofs, were designed so that rainwater could flow over the linga, pooling in a ceremonial tank below.

• Air Conditioned Vehicle
• Pick Up & Drop Off
• English Speaking Tour Guide
• Cold Drinking Water

• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

The Angkor Wat small circuit tour is a well-loved, one-day guided exploration of the most renowned and central temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park, perfect for those with limited time. This tour usually features iconic landmarks such as Angkor Wat, the largest religious structure in the world, the ancient city of Angkor Thom with its famous Bayon Temple (noted for its numerous faces), and the jungle-enshrouded Ta Prohm (famously seen in Tomb Raider).

Koh Ker is distinctively described as the former capital of the Khmer Empire, known for its seven-tiered, pyramid-like temple, Prasat Thom, and its secluded, jungle-covered setting that enhances a sense of exploration and attracts fewer visitors. It is also recognized for its unconventional city layout and unique architectural style, featuring large monolithic sandstone blocks.

Beng Mealea is notable for its “jungle temple” ambiance, where the ruins are still heavily reclaimed by nature, providing a more adventurous and authentic experience.

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