Angkor Wat Travel Guide

One of the most important archaeological sites on earth, Angkor Wat is the Jewel of Cambodia. A must do whilst visiting Cambodia, you’ll find Angkor Wat nestled in the northern province of Siem Riep.

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Reasons To Visit Angkor Wat

Probably one of the most visited spots in Southeast Asia in recent years, you may have noticed the impressive network of temples popping up on your Facebook feed from travelling friends. And if these images have left you wanting to know more, then a great way to access this incredible site is via a group tour.

Angkor Wat is a UNESCO Heritage site that is made up of temples, and many hydraulic structures including canals, basins, dykes and reservoirs. Angkor is a major cultural and religious site, meaning you will see ancient traditional rituals being carried out by the local people who live alongside this historical site.

History of Angkor

Angkor’s site dates back to 9-15th Centuries and contains the reins of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire. The Angkor Archeological Park stretches over a massive 400 kilometres squared which includes the famous Temple of Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple – all complete with countless sculptural decorations.

Angkor remained the centre of the Khmer Kingdom for many centuries, and its many monuments, urban plans and reservoirs depict a highly developed ancient civilisation.

Angkor Today

Today the Angkor Archaeological Park is still inhabited. With many villages with an ancestral history dating back to the Angkor period, archaic traditions are still carried out to this day.

The Angkor Archaeological Park is rich in medicinal plant life which are used by the locals for treatment of ailments and diseases. The Preah Khan temple is thought to have been a medical university and Neak Poan is thought to have been an ancient hospital. Today the locals collect the medicinal plants and take them to other temples to be blessed by the gods prior to using them for treatment!

Today in Angkor you’ll also find traditional practices such as basket and textile weaving, which all help to sustain the livelihood of the local people living alongside this historical marvel.

Visiting Angkor Wat

Whilst travelling around South East Asia, a great way to explore the Angkor Archaeological Park is via an overland adventure tour. With Cambodia bordering Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, there really is no reason not to swing by this incredible country.

Other reasons to visit Cambodia on an adventure tour include visiting the bustling city of Phnom Penh, taking in the rice fields, local life and trying Cambodian delicacies such as deep fried tarantula.

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