Siem Reap, which means the “Defeat of Siam” is the most prosperous region of contemporary Cambodia. Its proximity to the Angkor Wat temple complex has turned the city into one of the world’s premier travel destinations. More than 5 million travelers visit Siem Reap every year to explore this thousand-years old Khmer heritage built near Tonle Sap Lake, the foundation of the economic power of the ancient Cambodian empire.

We travel to the south gate of Angkor Thom. cycling along the 8m-high laterite wall (3000m) of the ancient city to the relatively un visited and magical west Gate. We move to Bayon, Jayavarman’s sate temple at the centre of the city. We start exploring the lower levels which bas-relief carvings and gradually make our way to the inner walls where   unfinished carving were later completed during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. Baphoun temple and Phimeanakas, with its beautiful lakes, continuing through the shaded parkland behind the Terrace of the Elephants.

Continue to the archaeological site and continue the temple tours. Just Northwest of Ta Prohm, lie the rarely visit temple of Ta Nei. There is a reasonable chance of exploring this beautiful Angkorian temple without any other people around. Return to Ta Keo Temple Mountain, where a climb to the top is rewarded by an expensive view over the surrounding forest. From here we can go to Ta Prohm where we can take a leisurely stroll thought the temple from the north entrance to the centre with our guide (1-2km). Once home to 6oo exquisite dancers, Ta Prohm is a wondrous site, with giant fig kapok trees straight the ancient stonework in a photogenic interplay of man and nature. and lunch.

After Lunch: I-THE WORLD WONDER Angkor Wat one of the most impressive temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park Angkor Wat is busy at any time of day. But early morning is the quietest time for us to explore and admire    the architectural wonder and the World –Class bas-reliefs. We enter the temple by the quieter eastern causeway. All being well, we should witness dawn alone (Please note the guide have a tendency  to insist      on talking through this magical moment and please be rest assured they will not be offer if you ask them to save the explanations till later). For the serious atmosphere junkies no guide is a very nice option.     Afterwards, following a brief introduction to temple life and Suryavarman II,    After all picture taken nearby the pools we move up on the first level which contains the bas-relief’s that feature the Hindu myths and real history of Surayavarman II. The reliefs are extensive and are the main features of the morning outing. An early start should allow us to see Angkor Wat undisturbed by too many visitors.