Angkor Wat and Siem Reap

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world, covering 162.6 hectares. It was originally built as a Hindu temple in the Khmer Empire and gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple at the end of the 12th century.

Traditional Apsara dance performance spaces coexist with French bakeries, galleries, and rice terraces in Siem Reap, which is an interesting blend of Chinese and French colonial architecture. Take some time to visit the Cambodia Landmine Museum and Relief Center, which recounts the continuous threat of landmines and what's being done to totally eliminate them, in between visiting nice cafés and taking day trips out to the temples.

If you have a few hours before your trip to Angkor Wat, the Angkor National Museum is a great place to learn more about the archeological monuments and the fascinating society that built them.

Country: Cambodia

Location: Angkor, ‎Siem Reap‎, ‎Cambodia

Architectural styles: Khmer (Angkor Wat style)‎
Founded: Early 12th century