Ruins covered by jungle

Silence in "Angkor Wat" is disturbed by a buzzing beetles harvesters

Angkor, Cambodia

Behind the dark silhouette of the temple appear first rays of the sun. Towers become colored lotus. And they add glamor to the long path. Here is a magical place. Each morning of the 12th century, as the sun rises here. "Angkor Wat" is the largest religious monument in the world. Its five towers to the moon and sun are wonderful galleries and courtyards. Angkor is located in Cambodia. International Airport is located in Siem Real. The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh. To view the hire charges with driver or bicycle. You can stop motorized scooter is a leader of a small amount that will show you around all the temples. Cambodia has a tropical climate with hot and daily average temperatures of 30 degrees.

"Angkor Wat" was built by Khmer King Suriavarman second as his mausoleum. This temple is still active, there are bright skuplturi. On the morning light is ideal to examine its bas-reliefs, there are battles and mythological scenes from ancient epic "Ramayana and Mahabharata." As you climb to the central temple can admire the exceptional carved Apsara. These are divine dancers. These dancers are more than 1800. They give life to the temple are decorated with beautiful bracelets, hair and a mysterious smile.

After this grandeur can proceed to a smaller temple. For example, "Ta Prom." When you enter this temple, you will feel that you have found a lost city in the forest. The city is found in the 19th century. Sleeping is 600 years after the decline of the Khmer Empire. Into the forest is even older temple. This is "Banteay Srey." This is a miniature temple made of red sandstone. It is covered with perfectly preserved carvings which are 10 centuries. If a sunset climb the mountain, located in the temple "Phnom Bakheng," will be able to see from a distance the five towers of "Angkor Wat". They look golden in the fading light. With luck you'll see the bats come out of the cracks to eat.

Every detail of each monument vary with crystal clarity. A pleasure to stroll along forest trails around the temples. Dry soil creates perfect conditions for cycling.

Five days exploring the temples.

Day-1

Visit, located 12 km from Siam Real - the old temple. Known as the "Group Rulous" - "Preah ko", "Bangkok" and "Loley" which dates from the 19th century. Later, should visit the "Ta Prom" - swallowed by the jungle temple of Dzhayavarman seventh. As part of World Heritage forest of Angkor are kept as well as temples.

Day-2

Spend a morning at "Angkor Wat". Explore the magnificent five towers. They symbolize Mount Meru. Explore and wonderful carvings. Then go through the southern gate to see the gods and hell-maiden and Asshur. Go to city Angkor Thom. At its center is located at the great temple of "Bayonne". See "Terrace of the Elephants", and also see the "Terrace of leper king" with images of ghosts.

Day-3

Head to Siem Real Madrid for a ride on Tonle Sap lake and view wildlife. You can also see local fishermen to catch their daily catch. In the evening enjoy the show with traditional dances. While trying the traditional food.

Day-4

Start early and visit "Bantey Samra" with its beautiful stone carvings and galleries. Continue ten venerable temple "Bang Male ', 40 kilometers east of" Bayonne ". Back to the sunset at Angkor Wat "and meandering 800-foot bas-relief surrounding the temple.

Tips

• Smile and greet people by saying "Juice Saba"
• Do not ever shoot without asking first.
• Smile broadly when shopping, this is a good way to establish contact with people.
• Do not deviate from the marked paths are likely to step on land mine.