First Encounter with Angkor. All the Essentials in One Day

Description

Departure from the hotel at 8:00 AM. The first stop in our tour will be Angkor Wat. , the iconic religious monument of the entire Southeast Asian region.The grandeur of the temple is immense, stretching about one and a half kilometers in length and a kilometer in width. In its layout, it forms a huge mandala surrounded by water. The perfect clarity and increasing rhythm of the composition, the strict proportionality of all the ensemble's details, the expressiveness of architectural elements, and the narrative reliefs provide an inspiring emotional perception of the structure and a complete spiritual ecstasy. Next, a short transfer to Ta Prohm Temple.. The famous temple with 'giant walking trees'.Place filled with the romanticism of the era of explorers. In 1860, French explorer Henri Mouhot introduced the abandoned giant stone temples hidden in the jungles to a European audience. The early explorers and keepers of Angkor in the 19th century 'cut their way through thorny bushes and hanging vines, machetes in hand,' to reach the mysterious structures. In the early 2000s, the temple was used as a location for the filming of the movie 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider' starring Angelina Jolie. Then, we will visit visit the ancient city of Angkor Thom,. The last and longest lasting capital of AngkorIn the second half of the 12th and throughout the 13th century, the power of the Khmer Empire reached its zenith. It became not only the largest but also the dominant empire in Southeast Asia. This period in the country's history is associated with the remarkable King Jayavarman VII, who lived for nearly a century and ruled for about fifty years. Having defeated his enemies, he established a new city, Angkor Thom, or the 'Great City.' The ruler created this city to glorify himself in life and deify him after death. Angkor Thom has the form of a square, 3x3 kilometers, surrounded by a 100-meter-wide moat and a wall with five gates, including the Victory Gate. Inside the city, numerous temples (Phimeanakas, Baphuon, Preah Palilay, Bayon), reservoirs, the Elephant Terrace, and the Leper King Terrace are preserved. We will explore the Bayon Temple.. The central temple in the city of Angkor Thom.The 'Quintessence of Chaos.' It has an absolutely fantastic appearance thanks to the enormous stone faces that majestically look down with mysterious smiles at visitors, conveying a sense of sublime detachment. The Bayon Temple has no stylistic resemblance anywhere else in world architecture. The structure is imbued with symbolism. Each detail is endowed with a specific meaning. The Bayon Temple has preserved to this day a very cohesive and complete expression of the philosophical concepts and artistic worldview of its era. The temple is especially beloved by people in creative professions. Return transfer to the hotel around 4:00 PM.

Included:

• Transfer from the hotel and back
• All transfers along the route are by air-conditioned minibus.
• English speaking guide
• Entrance ticket to Angkor Wat
• Lunch
• Water

Take with you:

• Headdress
• Sunscreen
• Comfortable shoes
• Clothing that covers shoulders and knees (scarves and shawls not suitable).
• Money for personal expenses