Unfolding the Kingdom of Wonders

For those who would love to experience Egypt and has greater chances of traveling in Southeast Asia, there is an archaeological site which could be of great interest - the Angkor Archaeological Park.

 
On April 14-18, 2013, Mama and I, together with some travel buddies, went to the Kingdom of Wonders - Siem Reap, Cambodia. I did enjoy the archaeological adventures - witnessing the sunrise at Angkor Wat, getting lost (in a nice way) in the four-faced towers at Bayon, wandering through the crocodile trees at Ta Phrom, admiring (only admiring cause I didn't dare to climb) the steep ascend to Pre Rup central tower, freaking in the scary atmosphere at Bantaey Samre (may nadetect na face sa outer wall yong tab sa picture) and adoring the intricate designs at Bantaey Srei (my personal fave).

All these and more indeed made our trip worth going back. :) 

SIEM REAP (Flat Defeat of Siam)

#9 of TripAdvisor's Top 25 Destinations in the World - Traveler's Choice 2012

ANGKOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK 
One of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.

UNESCO World Heritage Site (1992) - A major site exemplifying cultural, religious and symbolic values, as well as high architectural, archaeological and artistic significance.

ANGKOR WAT

The centerpiece of Angkor Archaeological Park.

World's largest religious building.

ANGKOR THOM (Great City)

The last and most enduring capital city of Khmer Empire.

PRASAT BAYON

Home to the famous "Face Towers".

The most striking expression of baroque style of Khmer Architecture.

PRASAT TA PROHM (Jungle Temple)

The undisputed capital of the kingdom of trees.

PREAH RUP (Pre Rup)

The best example of temple-mountain style of structure.

BANTAEY SAMRE (Fortress of Samre)

Large, comparatively flat temple displaying distinctively Angkor Wat-style architecture and artistry.

BANTAEY SREI (Citadel of the Women)

An exquisite miniature; a fairy palace in the heart of an immense and mysterious forest.

"Precious Gem" 
"Jewel in Khmer Art"