Temples of Angkor - Cambodia - page 280

central sanctuary, is 108, a particularly auspicious number and one that correlates to the
lunar calendar.
It is possible to arrange an elephant ride up the hill (US$15 one way). Try to book in
advance, however, as the rides are very popular with tour groups.
To get a decent picture of Angkor Wat in the warm glow of the late-afternoon sun from
the summit of Phnom Bakheng, you will need at least a 300mm lens, as the temple is
1.3km away.
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Chau Say
Tevoda
Just east of Angkor Thom's east gate is Chau Say Tevoda OFFLINE MAP . It was probably built
during the second quarter of the 12th century, under the reign of Suryavarman II, and ded-
icated to Shiva and Vishnu. It has been renovated by the Chinese to bring it up to the con-
dition of its twin temple, Thommanon.