{"id":4612,"date":"2019-05-21T11:02:58","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T01:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=4612"},"modified":"2022-06-15T13:58:51","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T03:58:51","slug":"temples-of-angkor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/temples-of-angkor\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the Temples of Angkor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, northern Cambodia, contains the remains of several capital cities of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It represents cultural, religious and symbolic values and holds high archaeological, architectural and artistic significance for many.&nbsp; A trip to this magnificent site is worth the visit to explore Angkor Wat, Bayon in Angkor Thom and Ta Phrom. We&#8217;ve listed each temple below, all featured throughout our tours, highlighting the wonders of this World Heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat.jpg\" alt=\"Reflection of Angkor Wat\" class=\"wp-image-4614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Reflection of Angkor Wat\" class=\"wp-image-4614 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Angkor_Wat.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>TEMPLE OF ANGKOR WAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Angkor\nWat is the largest religious building in the world and considered one of the\nnew Seven Wonders of the World.&nbsp; Breath-taking\nand stunning for its grand scale and incredible detail, this temple is a\nmust-see sight for many travellers.&nbsp; Built\nduring the 12th century, construction involved 300,000 workers, 6,000 elephants\nand transporting sandstone blocks from the holy mountain of Phnom Kulen, more\nthan 50km away and floated down the Siem Reap River on rafts.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Bayon Temple entrance\" class=\"wp-image-4615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Bayon Temple entrance\" class=\"wp-image-4615 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Bayon_Temple.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>BAYON TEMPLE IN ANGKOR THOM <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bayon\nwas the state temple of Angkor Thom, the former capital city of the Khmer\nempire, and built during the late 12th century.&nbsp;\nBayon is a fantastic temple to explore and makes it a perfect place to\nget lost in the mysteries of the Angkor Thom fortified city with mazes of\ntunnels, blocked doorways and tumble-down rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom.jpg\" alt=\"Ta Phrom Temple\" class=\"wp-image-4616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Ta Phrom Temple\" class=\"wp-image-4616 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Ta_Phrom.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>TA PHROM TEMPLE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Known\nfor its huge trees and gigantic roots growing out of its walls, Ta Phrom is a\ntemple built during the 12th century and left mainly untouched. &nbsp;With many towers, closed courtyards and narrow\ncorridors, Ta Phrom is the ultimate place to embark on an adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk.jpg\" alt class=\"wp-image-4617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk-345x194.jpg 345w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\"><\/noscript><img width=\"730\" height=\"410\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt class=\"wp-image-4617 lazyload\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20730%20410%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk-345x194.jpg 345w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Monk.jpg\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>TAKE ME THERE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/cambodia\/tours\/around-cambodia.htm\">Around Cambodia<\/a>, 14 days<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/vietnam\/tours\/angkor-to-the-bay.htm\">Angkor to the Bay<\/a>, 17 days<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/laos\/tours\/laos-and-cambodia-unveiled.htm\">Laos &amp; Cambodia Unveiled<\/a>, 17 days<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap, northern Cambodia, contains the remains of several capital cities of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. 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