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Angkor

by Jmill42 - last update: Oct 28, 2008

Having had the exquisite luck to be able to compare two visits here, I still hold that Angkor is the most impressive thing I have seen. It certainly is a different "type" of impressive from, say, the Colosseum, Petra, Pyramids, etc. Perhaps it is that it lies in Asia, in the middle of a jungle, and so vastly different and geographically separate from the others. Maybe it is the people surrounding its gates, so friendly, so welcoming. Whatever it is, the feelings I get here walking around make everything else pale in comparison.

The temples of Angkor were built from 879 - 1191AD and are, to me, one of the most amazing architectural feats. The Khmer empire, based here, ruled the region from China to Vietnam and west to the Bay of Bengal. The over 100 temples seen at Angkor today are the surviving religious remains of a massive social and administrative metropolis. The temples are spread out over a very large area and need multiple days of viewing.

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Pros:"One of the 7 Wonders of the World, amazing cultural experiences"
Cons:"Beginning to become touristy"
In A Nutshell:"Go NOW!!"
Jmill42's Angkor Wat Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 18 - Photos: 19
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 3 - Photos: 2
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 5 - Photos: 4

Jmill42's Angkor Wat Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Various Pics of Angkor 1January, 2004 8
Various Pics of Angkor 2January, 2004 8
Various Pics of Angkor 3January, 2004 8

Comments for Jmill42 about Angkor Wat
Robdaz Thu Aug 20, 2009 10:45 UTC
 Awesome photos and tips. Will try to visit the places you mentioned when I am there. Thanks
hindu1936 Wed Jun 3, 2009 05:50 UTC
 Thanks Jim. no time now, but will look at the rest of your pages after work. The hotel tip is exactly what I wanted. hope you visited more in S.E. asia so I can follow your tips.
missmarianne Mon Mar 31, 2008 13:58 UTC
 wow.. informative ankor pages...!
volopolo Sun Mar 2, 2008 03:16 UTC
 Great Angor Wat page! volopolo
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