Day 16 - Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom
On Day 16, we visit the world-famous
Angkor Wat temple city, the world's largest religious structure.
There are few places in the world quite like this; built over 800
years ago for the god Vishnu, the temple would originally have been
an extravagant display of golden roofs and whitewashed buildings.
Now, it seems to have been reclaimed by nature to a devastatingly
stunning effect.
We continue by tuk-tuk to Angkor Thom. Translated as 'Great
City', Angkor Thom was the last capital of the Khmer Empire. The
now-abandoned city is fascinating to discover, with the impressive
King Jayavarman state temple, Bayon, at its centre.
Later, we enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, accompanied by a
traditional dance show.