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Angkor, Cambodia
Reigning over an area that would today include Cambodia and parts of Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, the Khmer Empire flourished from the 9th to the 13th century and at its peak was the most powerful empire in Southeast Asia.
At the heart of this great civilisation was the capital city of Angkor, a lasting legacy of the Khmer’s enormous wealth and power and site of the magnificent Angkor Wat, the single largest religious building ever constructed.
Our knowledgeable specialists can create a unique itinerary that visits the very best historic sites, along with a few places that you might not have known about. We've suggested a couple of sites below to help you get started.
The last state temple to be built within the ancient Angkor complex, the Bayon was constructed as a shrine dedicated to the Khmer empire’s Mahayana Buddhist god-king. Gazing upon the image of Jayavarman VII himself, replicated 216 times in the giant stone faces of the Bayon, is to gain a glimpse of the ego and power of this ancient ruler.
Thirty miles to the north of the main Angkor complex, hidden amongst deep, tropical jungle, lies the little-known site of Kbal Spean. Featuring Hindu deities carved into the bed of a sacred river and hidden amongst the surrounding rock faces, Kbal Spean offers the perfect antidote for temple-weary visitors.
Call our Southeast Asia specialists on 01993 838 160 or contact us online to find out more about how we can create a personalised itinerary for you, including a visit to these sites. Or take a look at our suggested itineraries below, which can all be tailored to suit your own personal taste and budget.
14 days from £2,075pp
Explore the temples of Angkor near Siem Reap and the capital city of Phnom Penh with some time to relax in the coastal village of Kep.
15 days from £2,210pp
From the bustling city of Hong Kong fly to Cambodia for an exploration of city culture and spectacular Khmer temples with time to relax on the island of Koh Samui at the end of your 15 day trip.
14 days from £2,350pp
This itinerary is the perfect way to combine the scenic Mekong Delta with the stunning temples of Angkor. It allows you to contrast the frenetic city of Saigon with the slow pace of the Mekong Delta and Cambodia’s charming capital, Phnom Penh, with the remote countryside surrounding the temples of Angkor.