Small Cycle

Angkor Thom - Depart for a tour of Angkor Thom, which includes the Bayon Temple, Terrace of the Leper King, and the Elephant Terrace. Sunrise viewing is optional.
The city of Angkor Thom, established by Jayavarman VII in the 12th century, was one of the largest Khmer cities and served as the capital until the 17th century. We enter through the grand south gate, featuring four faces on its tower, each facing a cardinal direction, with elephants supporting the main gate. This is preceded by an impressive Avenue of Gods and asuras lining the bridge over the moat.

The Bayon, or state temple of Jayavarman VII, is one of the most mysterious and powerful religious structures in the world. It is a unique collection of “face towers” that form a stone mountain of ascending peaks. Originally, there were 49 towers, of which 37 still stand today. Most towers have four faces, one on each cardinal point, with the central tower having many more.

Terrace of the Elephants - Located at the heart of Angkor Thom, the Elephant Terrace overlooks the Royal Square. It marks the entrance to the Royal Palace and was the focal point for royal receptions. The carvings of elephants along its walls give it its modern name.

Terrace of the Leper King - This massive terrace is named after a 15th-century sculpture found on top of it. Likely dating back to the reign of Jayavarman VII, it has been restored to allow visitors to explore its layers from the earliest to the most recent additions.

Angkor Wat - Built between the 9th and 14th centuries, the city of Angkor is one of the grandest monuments ever constructed, covering approximately 164 square miles with over 200 temples. Among the 30 accessible temples today, Angkor Wat is the most famous, being the largest religious building in the world, with a volume of stone comparable to the Cheops pyramid in Egypt.

Conceived by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century, Angkor Wat took an estimated 30 years to build. Unlike most other Khmer temples, it faces west, likely because it was dedicated to Vishnu, who is sometimes associated with the west.

Phnom Bakheng - Phnom Bakheng, dating back to the late 9th century, was the state temple of Angkor’s first capital. Begin the ascent from the east side at the foot of the hill near the road. The view from the top is magnificent, especially of Angkor Wat to the southeast, making it a popular spot for tourists at sunset. The three prominent hills in the area—Phnom Bakheng, Phnom Krom, and Phnom Bok—were all crowned with temples during the same period.

Big Cycle

Banteay Srei - Banteay Samré is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia, located 400 meters east of the East Baray. Built during the reigns of Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, it is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style.

Srah Srang - Sras Srang was dug in the mid-10th century by Kavindrarimathana, a Buddhist minister of Rajendravarman II. It was modified around 1200 by Jayavarman VII, who added the laterite landing stage on its western side, likely because the East Baray had become overwhelmed by sediment and started malfunctioning.

French archaeological expeditions have discovered a necropolis nearby.

Banteay Kdei - Banteay Kdei, meaning “A Citadel of Chambers,” also known as “Citadel of Monks’ Cells,” is a Buddhist temple in Angkor, Cambodia. Located southeast of Ta Prohm and east of Angkor Thom, it was built in the mid-12th to early 13th centuries during the reign of Jayavarman VII. It is in the Bayon architectural style, similar in plan to Ta Prohm and Preah Khan but less complex and smaller. Its structures are contained within two successive enclosure walls and consist of two concentric galleries from which towers emerge, preceded to the east by a cloister.

This Buddhist monastic complex is currently dilapidated due to faulty construction and poor-quality sandstone used in its buildings and is now undergoing renovation. Banteay Kdei was occupied by monks at various intervals over the centuries until the 1960s.

Ta Prohm Temple - Ta Prohm is the modern name of the temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the Bayon style largely in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and originally called Rajavihara. Located approximately one kilometer east of Angkor Thom and on the southern edge of the East Baray, it was founded by the Khmer King Jayavarman VII as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm remains in much the same condition as it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surroundings have made it one of Angkor’s most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region. The conservation and restoration of Ta Prohm is a partnership project of the Archaeological Survey of India and the APSARA Authority.

Chong Kneas Floating Village - The famous floating village of Chong Kneas has become somewhat of a tourist trap in recent years, with numerous scams targeting visitors. Savvy travelers opt for harder-to-reach but more memorable spots like Kompong Khleang or Prek Toal.

Despite its flaws, Chong Kneas is very scenic in the warm light of late afternoon and can be combined with a sunset visit to the nearby hilltop temple of Phnom Krom.

Artisans Angkor - This school is a joint venture between the Cambodian and French governments to train young Cambodians in traditional sandstone carving, woodwork, and silk weaving. A showroom displays samples of their work, which are available for purchase. Custom pieces can also be ordered. Raffles International supports the school by providing educational assistance to its students and an outlet to sell their crafts.

• Bottled water and cold towel
• English-speaking guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Entrance fees
• Personal expend
• Any expend not mention in program

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