There are many sanctuary ruins in the Siem Reap region. Your sanctuary itinerary depends to a great extent on the amount of time you have and your level of interest, however a few sanctuaries are 'must sees.'
Any itinerary ought to incorporate the incredible ruins of Angkor Wat and the goliath countenances of Bayon. These two sanctuary ruins offer the most awesome and remarkable illustrations of Angkorian craftsmanship and building design. Out and about outing to Bayon, you will likewise see the South Entryway of Angkor Thom and some other minor ruins. As it is inside of strolling separation of Bayon, most agendas can without much of a stretch incorporate focal Angkor Thom, with its aesthetically intriguing porches and monstrous 'sanctuary mountains,' Baphuon and Phimeanakas. Because of lighting conditions, it is best to visit Angkor Wat toward the evening, so most agendas start in the morning with the South Entryway of Angkor Thom and Bayon.
As your timetable permits, assemble whatever remains of your itinerary around going by every kind of real ruin – sanctuary mountains, for example, Pre Rup, Ta Keo, Bakong and West Mebon; level, sprawling devout buildings, for example, Ta Prohm, Preah Khan and Banteay Kdei; and remarkable landmarks, for example, Neak Pean and Srah Srang.
The Roluos Bunch, which contains the landmarks of an early Khmer capital, lies 12 km west of Siem Reap, outside the primary sanctuary complex. It is somewhat off the beaten path, yet offers some fine illustrations of ahead of schedule Angkorian workmanship and ought to be incorporated into a few day agendas.
Of exceptional note is the masterfully lovely however more removed sanctuary, Banteay Srey. On the off chance that there is any method for pressing it into your itinerary, it is well justified, despite all the trouble.
Suggested Itineraries
Half-Day Visit
1) South Gate of Angkor Thom
2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King)
3) Ta Prohm
4) Angkor Wat
One or Two Day Visit
Day 1
Morning:
1) South Gate of Angkor Thom
2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King).
(Single day visitors: Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.)
Afternoon:
4) Ta Prohm
5) Pre Rup (optional)
6) Angkor Wat
7) Phnom Bakheng for sunset (Phnom Bakheng, long the favored sunset location for its view of the lake and Angkor Wat, in recent years has become wildly over-touristed. In an effort to protect the temple, visitor numbers at sunset are now sometimes restricted and both authorities and Heritage Organizations recommend alternative sunset spots to try to take some pressure of Phnom Bakheng. See the http://angkorsunsets.com/ for suggested alternatives.)
Traditional dance show in the evening
Day 2 Options
Option A: Banteay Srey
Morning:
1) Angkor Wat for sunrise
2) Pre Rup
3) Banteay Srey
4) Banteay Samre (optional)
5) Thommanon
Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.
Afternoon:
6) Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)
Option B: Variety of temples
Morning:
1) Angkor Wat for sunrise
2) Preah Kahn
3) Victory Gate
4) Thommanon
5) Pre Rup (optional)
6) Prasat Kravan
Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.
Afternoon:
7) Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)
Option C: Grand circuit
Morning:
1) Angkor Wat for sunrise
2) Preah Kahn
3) Neak Pean
4) Ta Som
5) Pre Rup (optional)
6) Prasat Kravan (optional)
Old Market area/souvenir shops in Siem Reap at lunch.
Afternoon:
Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)
Three Day Visit
Day 1
Morning:
1) South Gate of Angkor Thom
2) Central Angkor Thom (Bayon, Baphuon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King).
Lunch at restaurant near Angkor Wat
Afternoon
3) Victory Gate
4) Thommanon
5) Ta Keo (short visit)
6) Ta Prohm
7) Sunset at Angkor Wat
Traditional dance show in evening
Day 2
Morning:
1) Sunrise at Angkor Wat
2) Baksei Chamkrong, Prasat Bei, Thma Bay Kaek
3) Preah Kahn
4) Neak Pean
5) Ta Som
6) Pre Rup
Visit to Old Market area in Siem Reap at lunch.
Afternoon:
7) Roluos Group (Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei)
8) Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Day 3
Morning:
1) Banteay Srey
2) Banteay Samre
3) East Mebon
Visit to craft/silk workshop after lunch
Afternoon:
4) Prasat Kravan
5) Banteay Kdei
6) Srah Srang (optional)
7) Sunset at Angkor Wat
Of Special Interest
Sunrise: Angkor Wat, (alternative: Srah Srang)
Sunset: Phnom Bakheng, Angkor Wat
Trees growing from temple ruins: Ta Prohm, Banteay Kdei, Ta Som
Giant carvings of faces: Bayon, the gates of Angkor Thom, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm and Preah Kahn
Notable artistry/carvings: Angkor Wat, Banteay Srey, Bayon, Bakong, Terrace of the Leper King
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