Angkor

Temples & religious sites

Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is the best-preserved temple among the Angkor ruins in Siem Reap, Cambodia, built in the 12th century during the Khmer Empire. Its intricate architecture blending Hindu and Buddhist culture has made it a world-famous destination.

Heritage & monuments

Angkor Thom

The remains of the last capital of the Khmer Empire, located within the Angkor archaeological site in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Walking through the grand ruins built by Jayavarman VII in the 12th century, visitors can feel the presence of the ancient dynasty.

Temples & religious sites

Bayon

The Bayon is a Khmer Empire temple at the center of Angkor Thom, built on the order of Jayavarman VII and once regarded as the empire's foremost temple. Its form, altered under successive kings, lets visitors sense the layered history of the Angkor ruins.

Temples & religious sites

Baphuon

An 11th-century temple within Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. This three-tiered temple mountain was dedicated to Shiva and built as the state temple under Udayadityavarman II.

Heritage & monuments

Ta Prohm

Ta Prohm is a temple within the Angkor complex, built as a Buddhist temple in the late 12th century and later converted to Hindu worship. It was founded by the Khmer king Jayavarman VII.

Temples & religious sites

Banteay Kdei

A Buddhist temple in the Angkor complex, located southeast of Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom. Built under Jayavarman VII from the mid-12th to early 13th century, it features double enclosure walls and towers set within galleries.

Heritage & monuments

Preah Khan

Preah Khan is one of the Angkor ruins in Cambodia, located northeast of Angkor Thom. Both Buddhist and Hindu styles remain here, and it is also known for the story behind its name, which means "Sacred Sword."

Temples & religious sites

Baksei Chamkrong

A Hindu temple on the left side of the road leading to the south gate of Angkor Thom. It was dedicated to the god Shiva and once housed a statue of Shiva made of gold.