Angkor Wat - The Soul of Cambodia

Welcome to Cambodia! And discover the splendor of History, Nature, Culture and Heritage of Cambodia.

Cambodia has about everything for everyone. Apart from beautiful heritage places, smiling faces and graces that speak of genuine warmth and charming hospitality, it is rich with distinctive customs and traditions, which are visible in various aspects of architecture, art and craft. The country presents a fascinating history, diverse geography, and rich cultural heritage. Bordered by Thailand in the west, Laos in the north, and Vietnam in the east.

Its intriguing architectural and historical Wonder Angkor Wat, Tha Propham, Bayaon and many others ... Mesmerizing remnants of the past will spellbound you with endless wonders and fascination.

The ancient temple Angkor Wat is one of the greatest wonders of the oriental world. Masterpieces of decorative details as well as of architectural style, its awe-inspiring ruins survive as testament to the spectacular achievements of Southeast Asias greatest civilization. Today, Angkor is attracting world attention as a priceless heritage site and at the same time, Angkor remains an enduring monument to the people of Cambodia, their past glories, their hopes and aspirations. Angkor is a symbol of power, of greatness, of immortality. Angkor Wat and the other stone temples of the ancient capital of the Khmer were built by god-kings to link the human and the divine in life.

Angkor Thom, built in the late 11th century, covers almost four square miles and is enclosed by a 26 foot high wall. The moat surrounding it was once stocked with crocodiles. Its five monumental gates, each more more than 65 feet high, are dominated by four carved faces of the Buddhist Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, facing north, south, east and west. In front of each gate are giant statues of 54 gods on the left, 54 demons on the right.

The Bayon rests in the center of Angkor Thom. It is a massive cluster of towers carved with 172 faces of the Bodhisattva. Its interior walls are covered with bas-reliefs, ceremonial pageants or the everyday life of 12th century Angkor.

We hope that you will take a passage through Angkor, appreciating it in its entirety, not as the scattered remains of the past but as a vital design in the cultural fabric of the Khmer world. Come and Explore Cambodia.. The Angkor experience!

Mohan Rao Gunti, Stationed at Cambodia