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Relief at Angkor Thom

This relief shows a Khmer king going into war. He even has Chinese soldiers, which you can recognize by the hairdress.

The king is Jayavarman VII. He was a Buddhist king in 13th century. Angkor Thom was build with the towers showing the face of the king, who thought himself to be a reincarnation of Buddha Avalokiteshvara. It is quite interesting to see the reliefs as they not only show war but mainly scenes of every days life, like people on a market or a woman giving birth to a child.

Famous Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat

The weather was not as bad as it looks on this photo. Only the day we visited the main temple of Angkor Wat it was grey and a little bit of rain. When you go in September you have to know, that there will be rain.

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:Famous temples - but don't forget to see the market!

Last visit to Angkor Wat: Sep 1996
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2004
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Reviews (9)

Not only the temples Favorites (4)

The temples of Angkor are still surrounded by dense rainforests. You can see monkeys and lots of colorful birds and... more travel advice

Faces Favorites (4)

On the way from Angkor Wat to Angkor Thom you pass this bridge to the gate of the former city of Angkor Thom. The... more travel advice

Buddhist worshippers Favorites (4)

Often you will see Buddhists monchs making a pilgrimage to the ancient temples of Angkor Wat. Their yellow robes make a... more travel advice

Temples Favorites (4)

Angkor Wat is a mixture of Hinduist and Buddhist Temples. 800 years ago, Angkor Wat was mainly a Buddhist city. But... more travel advice

Things to Do (2)
See All Lake Tonle Sap
Warnings Or Dangers (1)
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Comments (26)

SLLiew Jan 9, 2008 at 7:26 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips on Angkor. Bring back fond memories. SL :)
ValbyDK Oct 14, 2007 at 1:20 AM Report Abuse

Hi Ulrike. You have travelled to some exotic destinations. Angkor Wat is on my wish list. Thx for visiting my Beijing page. Greetings from Copenhagen.
matcrazy1 Jan 12, 2007 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

Today market in Siem Reab is probably less crowded than the famous temples. Boat tour on lake Tonle Sap sounds exciting even if it's raining.
tini58de Apr 9, 2006 at 12:09 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures of a destination that I would love to see one day! Rainy weather once again for you, huh? That's too bad!!!!
tiger9090a Apr 15, 2005 at 12:52 PM Report Abuse

Yep: "Everything is transient". Good page.
bpacker Mar 8, 2005 at 11:11 PM Report Abuse

Ulrike, you're an observant photographer, the note about the Chinese soldiers was interesting.
Luchonda Jul 12, 2004 at 8:55 AM Report Abuse

Angkor Wat will stay always mysterious ! Thx for sharing Ulrike
muddybok Mar 3, 2004 at 1:51 AM Report Abuse

Nice Angkor Wat page. Useful & very accurate tips too.
herzog63 Dec 14, 2003 at 2:08 PM Report Abuse

Angkor is one of the worlds greatest destinations!
BerniShand Dec 12, 2003 at 12:19 PM Report Abuse

wonderful pictures and tips Ulrike, I love the one of the boat on the lake