Bayun Temple inSiem Reap Cambodia

  Bayon Temple is a temple which is very famous with its very old and there are many wonderful sculpture. Located in the North to South and East to West of Angkor, in Cambodia. This temple was built in the 12th century and was built in the late 12th century or early Mahayana Buddhism as the...

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Angkor Songkran 2015 in Siem Reap, Cambodia

For Trip/Travel planning purposes, please note the actual dates and the extended dates for the major Cambodian national holiday of 2015 are: Official National Holliday dates for Khmer New Year (KNY) 2015 are: April, Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th. But note, however, that...

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Khmer Empire (802–1431)

The golden age of Khmer civilization, however, was the period from the 9th to the 13th centuries, when Khmer Empire, which gave Kampuchea, or Cambodia, its name, ruled large territories from its capital in the region of Angkor in western Cambodia. Legend has it that in 802 AD, Jayavarman II,...

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History of Thailand

Ruler: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (1946) Prime Minister: Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha (2014) Land area: 197,595 sq mi (511,771 sq km); total area: 198,455 sq mi (514,000 sq km) Population (2014 est.): 67,741,401 (growth rate: 0.35%); birth rate: 11.26/1000; infant mortality...

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Angkor what? Everything you ever wanted to know about Cambodia’s most iconic temple

The traveller’s first glimpse of Angkor Wat, the ultimate expression of Khmer genius, is simply staggering and is matched by only a few select spots on earth such as Machu Picchu or Petra. What is it? Angkor Wat is, quite literally, heaven on earth. Angkor is the earthly representation of Mt...

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Banteay Srei Temple In Cambodia.

Banteay Srei is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of Angkorian art. A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, it is cut from stone of a pinkish hue and includes some of the finest stone carving seen anywhere on earth. It is one of the smallest sites at Angkor, but what it lacks in size...

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National Museum of Cambodia

Located just north of the Royal Palace, the National Museum of Cambodia is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built 1917–20), with an inviting courtyard garden. The museum is home to the world’s finest collection of Khmer sculpture – a millennium’s worth and more...

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