Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
THE BAYON, ANGKOR THOM
Highlights
1
Siem Reap
Cambodia's most tourist-friendly
destination, packed with bustling pavement
cafés, elegant restaurants and buzzing bars, but
still with a healthy slice of old-fashioned,
small-town charm.
See p.138
2
Apsara dance
Laden with symbolism, this
exquisitely stylized classical dance-form was
once performed exclusively for the king.
See p.154
3
Tonle Sap
Ride a boat around the
remarkable floating villages on Southeast Asia's
largest freshwater lake.
See p.156
4
Angkor Wat
Southeast Asia's most iconic
building - the first glimpse of its soaring corncob
towers is something you'll never forget.
See p.165
5
Angkor Thom
Expansive ancient walled city
enclosing lavish terraces, towers and temples,
including the haunting Bayon with its forest of
enigmatic faces.
See p.171
6
Ta Prohm
Atmospheric temple, now half-
consumed by the jungle, its crumbling buildings
held in the clutch of giant trees.
See p.180
7
Banteay Srei
Rosy-red sandstone temple with
intricate carvings of female divinities.
See p.188
8
Preah Vihear
Imposing temple poised in a
spectacular position on a ridge above the Thai
border.
See p.196
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON PP.136
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