Seemingly miniature in comparison to the other Angkor temples, Banteay Srei is considered to be the jewel of classical Khmer Art. Built in pink sandstone, the walls are covered in exquisitely preserved carvings of unusual delicacy. Because of its small size, wondrous atmosphere and extraordinary examples of Khmer Sculpture, this …
Prasat Kravan, the five brick towers were built for Hindu worship in 921 and are notable for the bas-reliefs cut into the bricks on the interior walls.
Sras Srang is a basin east of Banteay Kdei measuring 800 by 400 metres with a tiny island in the middle where only the stone base remains of what was once a wooden temple.
Ta Prohm is one of the most popular attractions of Angkor as much of the jungle has not been cleared and it looks very much as most of the Angkor monuments would have appeared when European explorers first stumbled across them.
Wat Preah Prom Rath is one of the most beautiful pagodas in Siem Reap. It is located on the river side, near the Old Market (Psar Chas). The monastery has many fine and colorful wall paintings and you will find many modern statues inside. Often, you will see monks in …
25-12-2015 Luang Prabang, the ancient capital city of the Lan Xang Kingdom, located in northern Laos at the heart of a beautiful mountainous region, is famous for its historic temples. The town is built on a peninsula formed by the Mekong and the Nam Khan River and Mountain ranges (in …
25-12-2015 The Wat Xieng Thong found at the tip of the Luang Prabang peninsula is one of Laos most beautiful and richly decorated temples.The Wat is a Royal temple built by King Setthathirath in 1559 on the banks of the Mekong river. It is one of the few temples that …
Wat Choumkhong not a big temple but it is very frequently visited due to its character and pretty decorations. The beauty of this temple is accentuated by the fantastic garden that surrounds it. The winter months are the most splendid, due to the poinsettia trees that bloom at this period …
From Luang Prabang, travel by vehicle to the Kuang Si Waterfall and villages around was through stunning scenery. This waterfall is located in a perfect natural setting near Luang Prabang, this multi-tiered waterfall tumbles over limestone formations into a series of turquoise pools.The Kuang Si Falls has 3 tiers leading …
26-12-2015 THAM PAK OU CAVES, 25 km to north of Luang Prabang, Laos, these caves have been a place of worship for centuries, as people believed they are inhabited by the spirits of the river. According to Laos legend, the caves were discovered in the 16th century by King Setthathirath, one …
