Angkor Thom-Bayon Temple
Bayon is a mesmerizing 12th century temple showing vivid scenes of everyday life in Cambodia. The scenes depicted are from civil war, Khmer circus & Khmer kingdom. The ruined building has numerous smiling faces symbolizing the elegance and dignity.
Buddhist Monk in Angkor Wat Temple
Monks in their vivid colored saffron robes, provide a striking contrast against the sandstone of Angkor temples, making it an interesting subject for photography. They can be spotted in temples and pagodas by the altars praying. I spotted this one trying to open a Can of Coke.
Ta Phrom Temple
The famous Tomb Rider temple, largely left to the clutches of the living jungle is heavily ruined. With its dynamic interaction between nature and man made art, this atmospheric temple presents a great gopuras -domes intertwined with large roots of sung trees
Khmer Child of Cambodia
Those instances when I kept complaining about trivial things that didn’t add to a sum in my normal routine, they vanished when I saw the state of these people. Cambodia makes you realize what’s truly important in life. No wonder Angelina Jolie was touched and adopted a Khmer kid after her movie stint. Witnessing how difficult their life is enough to encourage you to do well on your own.
Kompong Phlouk Floating Village
If you want to get out of the touristy Siem Reap then head to one of the nearby floating villages and glimpse into traditional fishermen’s lives. The two closest ones are Kompong Phlouk and Kompong Khleang, the second being the less touristy of the two.
Pristine Lakes of Siem Reap
Siem Reap is more than just Angkor Wat. Pristine lakes and clear waters around Cambodia gives you ample opportunities to take renewal breaks from temple walks round the day and enjoy the lazy lifestyle of Cambodian culture.
Natural Expanse and lovely sunrise scenes
Banteay Srei Temple
A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, is wonderfully well preserved and many of its carvings are three-dimensional. The temple is believed to be built by a woman as the carvings are supposedly too fine for the hand of a man. A brahman tutor of king Jayavarman commissioned this temple.
Old and strong Trees
Deep in lush jungles of Siem Reap, a massive 700 years old city embodies many such trees in the complex of Angkor Wat that has spread its wings to millions of travelers to rest and enjoy the subtle wind that blows beneath its bosom.
Is Cambodia on your travel bucket list?
wonderful write up and pictures are simply amazing.
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Thanks Divya. Have you been to Cambodia?
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No.
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I already had canbodia on my bucket list but now I want to go there tomorrow. Love the candid shots of the monk and child. Beautiful.
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Yay! Go for it. Every day in that country will make you want to stay more.
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Lovely! I’m still waiting for a chance to see these natural views of Cambodia. Also, I’m sure that seeing their culture and way of life will make me more appreciative than now of what I have!
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Thats so true! I am writing more posts on Cambodia about travel tips, culture etc. Trip to Cambodia brought much awareness and humility. You will find it educating too.
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Cambodia was on my bucket list and ticket it off the list In December. Absolutely lovely place, I I fell in love with it! Your pictures are amazing!
Check out our post all about Siem Reap too! http://www.threebrits.com
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Commented and followed. Lovely blogs on each place. I shall be returning to Cambodia to discover rest of the beauty as my this trip was mainly focused on Temples.
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Ysss there’s so much to explore in Cambodia, the countryside, the beaches and the city’s!
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My goodness – how beautiful! I’ve always wanted to go, mostly to see Angkor Wat but these pictures are something else!
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It is indeed beautiful and very photogenic place
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Yes definitely on my bucket list too. Just so much history there. If you had to pick a favourite site you visited … what would it be? ~ @rovingjay
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Its hard to call any of them favorite as each one of them are different however I visited Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm multiple times. Do read my blogs on the pictorial saga of each temple.
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Amazing pics and post. ‘Ta Phrom Temple’ looks really spooky ! Hoping to visit cambodia one day 🙂
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Check out my recent blog posted yesterday on Ta Prohm. You will find it enticing enough to plan your visit. Its a beautiful concoction of nature and human artifice.
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Lovely photos, really take me back to my time in Siem Reap. I just loved Ta Prohm Temple with all the trees entwined around the temples. Your picture captures it really well 🙂
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Great to know you visited it too. I could not choose on which one is favorite as each one is different and won over my heart every time I entered. I just wrote about Ta Prohm yesterday. Do take time to visit and let me know your feedback. It is a pictorial journey that might bring more memories back.
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I spent a few weeks volunteering in Siem Reap and loved it. Such a relaxed and beautiful place. Can’t wait to go back. Lovely photos btw!
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Thanks Rohan. Yes you leave the place wanting to go back and I have the same thoughts on revisiting
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Loved reading about your thoughts on the culture and attitude of the locals. It sounds amazing. I hadn’t really considered going before now, but reading your post and seeing those beautiful pictures may have just changed my mind!
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I am glad I could inspire you to visit. You will not be disappointed. The people out there just win your hearts with their generosity and simplicity, am yet to find that amongst the places I have visited so far.
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I can completely see my why it wasn’t on your list long. I see the inspiration for my art just in your photographs.
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I am glad you got inspired by the photos. Thank you
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Lovely post! I’ve visited Siem Reap a few years ago. The Angkor Wat temples were such an unique experience
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This is a lovely post. I can’t wait to do a Cambodia trip soon. Also your photos really make the culture come alive 🙂
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Thank you
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Amazing photos, Cambodia is high on my list. The lakes and temples look stunning and it seems less touristy there or is that false?
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It is very touristy place. You find large groups everywhere. You need to time it correct to enjoy the place. I am an early riser so I visit the places mostly when they are less crowded as I leave my day for the pool 🙂
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That’s a smart idea. I’m really bad at getting up early, but I might have to when I visit here if I want to avoid large crowds… Thanks!
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Pinning this gorgeous post. I was in Siem Reap for the first time in December and loved it. The landscapes, the temples and the slow pace. Didn’t get a chance to visit the floating markets, now looking at your pictures, I wish we did. Yes, Cambodia must be on everyone’s must-visit list. Cheers.
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