Full-Day Tour To The Temples Of Angkor Wat

Visit Angkor Wat, Siem Reap

Happy tourists in Angkor Wat Complex

Highlights

Visit Ta Som Temple

Head to the Neak Pean

Take a look at East Mebon Temple

Explore Pre Rup Temple

Siem Reap

archaeological, historical, sightseeing

Group Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Explore the world's largest religious monument, Angkor Wat. Learn about the ancient funeral rituals at Pre Rup Temple and head to the East Mebon and Neak Pean temples built on artificial islands. See theTa Som Temple, the smallest temple of the complex, and the temple built to celebrate victory over invaders, Preah Khan Temple.

Itinerary

Angkor Wat
- Take a short ride to the Angkor Wat temple complex.
- Explore the Pre Rup Temple, which was built by King Rajendravarman II in the 10th century. The temples name translates to “turn the body”, and it is believed that funerals were held at the temple.
- Make your way to East Mebon Temple. This temple is built on a small artificial island in the middle of the Eastern Baray and was only accessible by boat during the Khmer Empire. The lake has since dried up, and the temple is now accessible by foot.
- Continue to reach the Ta Som Temple. It is the smallest temple in the Angkor complex consisting of just a single tower monument surrounded by 3 walls.
- After lunch, head to Neak Pean Temple. This temple is also built on an artificial island in the middle of Jayatataka Baray. The name of the temple means “The Entwined Serpents” and was originally built for medical purposes. It is widely believed that bathing in the pools that surround the temple can cure diseases and ailments.
- Finish this tour by visiting Preah Khan Temple. It was constructed on the site of king Jayavarman VII’s victory over the Chams who invaded in 1191, and the name means “The Holy City of Victory” or “Royal Sword”.