Half Day Angkor Thom Complex

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Destinazione
Siem Reap, Cambogia

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Depart to visit to the Angkor Thom. Jayavarman VII, Angkor's greatest king, constructed the fortified city of Angkor Thom in the 12th century. The city has 5 monumental gates decorated by the head of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, facing in 4 directions. The Bayon is located exactly in the middle of former Khmer capital. There are more 200 enigmatic smiling faces on the 54 towers of the temple. The faces are said to represent the Buddha of Compassion but are assumed to have striking resemblance to the god-king. Other important sights within the city are the pyramidal Baphuon, currently being restored, the Terrace of the Leper Kings, where some exceptionally well conserved early carvings can be seen and the Terrace of Elephants, supported by sculpted stone elephants, it served as the giant viewing platform for royal ceremonies.
Recommended: visiting of Angkor Thom in the morning from 8 am to 10am.