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Angkor Is a Place You Must Try and See in Your Lifetime

It's estimated that the Angkor area may have supported up to a million people. An aerial view of Angkor Wat, the temple dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and built as a representation of Mount Meru, the home of the gods and the center of the Hindu universe.

Welcome to Wat Rong Khun, Where Imagination Comes to Life!

By blending traditional Thai artistic techniques with more contemporary ones, Chalermchai Kositpipat, the creative mind behind Wat Rong Khun, more widely known as Thailand's White Temple, has managed to create a work of art, unlike anything the world has ever seen, at once filling all visitors with a

Incredible Ancient Ruins Restored to Their Former Glory

So, from Angkor Wat in Cambodia to Roman baths in England, take a look at how truly magnificent the below ruins were: 1. Domus Aurea Octagonal Court (Rome, Italy) One of Rome's most notorious emperors, Nero, constructed this lavish palace between 65 and 68 AD to host wild parties and banquets.

10 Places For Those Seeking Peace and Spiritual Growth

Angkor Wat, Cambodia Located in northern Cambodia, Angkor Wat is a historical group of temples built in the 12th century. The words Angkor Wat translate to "City of Temples" or simply "City Temple" and was built as a Hindu temple by Emperor Suryavarman II.

10 Famous Sights With Lookalikes That Can Be Seen for Free

Angkor Wat and Borobudur Until recently, Angkor Wat had been an abandoned Buddhist temple. Now it has become a popular sight and tourists from all over the world enjoy the architecture of the temple every day, exploring its territories in search of enlightenment.

Who Knew Stairs Could Be Such Works of Art?

King Bonifacio Stairs, Corsica, France Quinta Da Regaleira staircase , Portugal Lotus Peak Stairs, China Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia Jacob's Ladder, Jamestown, Saint Helen's. Montmorency Falls stairs, Canada The Demnate staircase, Morroco Stairs to the Great Wall of China, China.

Laos Has Remained an Undiscovered Destination, Until Now

Wat Phu Located at the base of Mount Phu Kao in Laos’ Champasak province, Wat Phu is a ruined Khmer temple complex that dates back (in part) to the 11 th Century. It was part of the great Khmer empire, which was centered in Angkor, situated to the southwest in Cambodia.

The Most Beautiful Places Time Has Forgotten...

Amusement Park outside Beijing, China Fishing hut on a lake in Germany Holland Island in the Chesapeake Bay The Kerry Way walking path between Sneem and Kenmare in Ireland Pripyat, Ukraine 15th century monastery in the Black Forest in Germany The remains of the Pegasus in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica Angkor

Cambodia Is an Asian Stunner That's Begging to Be Visited

Buddhist shrines and Angkor-style temples abound, as do statues of animals and gods. The Central Market is also worth a visit. 7. Kampot Kampot is more well-known for the unique variety of pepper that grows there than anything else, in spite of its location close to the Gulf of Thailand.

Man-Made Structures that Left Me Amazed!

Angkor Wat, Cambodia Angkor Wat is the largest first Hindu, and then Buddhist temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world.

15 Fascinating Places You Must Explore When Visiting Asia

Among the sites to see, are the ancient Buddhist temples and ruins of Angkor Wat. Angkor Wat also happens to be the part of the 7 Wonders of the World and the largest religious monument in the world.

20 Places to See Before the World Ends!

Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is a temple complex surrounded by a moat, built by Cambodian king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the state temple and capital city .

Have You Ever Been to an Indoor Rain forest?

Surrounding the pools are re-creations of famous architectural wonders from Asia like Angkor Wat, the Balinese Temple Gate, a longhouse from Borneo, and a traditional Thai house. Ponds and canals wind their way around various activity sites, and large Buddha statues are everywhere.

These Thai Temples Are Incredible Pieces of Art

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple located in northern Thailand, named after the mountain on which it is found - Doi Suthep.

Discover the Largest Temples Ever Constructed

Angkor Wat Temple Angkor Wat is the largest temple complex in the world bar none and represents the very pinnacle of Khmer architecture. It was constructed during the 12 th Century AD at the height of the Khmer Empire.

These Tourist Locations Do NOT Live Up to the Expectations

.” - Angkor Wat temple complex, Cambodia Images Source: acidcow These 12 Tourist Locations Don't Live Up to the Expectations advice, sad, locations, reality, traveling, expectation, disappointing, comparison, travel in the world, tourist destinations Some tourist destinations can be quite disappointing

Are These the 30 Best Places to See Before You Die?

Witness Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia. source 12. Walk this amazing Bastei Bridge in Germany. 13. Listen to the awesome waterfalls at Plitvice Lakes, Croatia. 14. Ride a camel to the Great Pyramids of Giza. 15. Be amazed by Russia's unique Kizhi cathedral. source 16.

I'm Adding These Extraordinary Places to My Bucket List...

Angkor Wat Angkor Wat is a temple complex surrounded by a moat, built by Cambodian king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to serve as the state temple and capital city.

I Hope These Amazing Sacred Buildings Last for an Eternity

Wat Phra That Lampang Luang source A single strand of Buddha’s hair is the most important relic belonging to one of Thailand’s most sacred temples, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. This structure dates from the 13th century and is renowned for its conical spire which stands 125 feet high.