Siem-Reap Travel Guide
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The ruins of the ancient city of Angkor, capital of the Khmer kingdom from 802 until 1295, are one of the world's marvels. The largest religious monument ever constructed, it's a vast and mysterious complex of hulking laterite and sandstone blocks. Unknown to the world until French naturalist Henri Mouhot literally stumbled onto it in 1861, the area of Angkor existed for centuries only as a myth -- a wondrous city (or cities, to be exact), its exact location in the Cambodian jungle unknown.
The temple complex covers some 96.6 sq. km (60 sq. miles) and carries the remains of passageways, moats, temples, and palaces that represent centuries of building in the capital. The temples are served by the nearby town of Siem Reap, some 6km (3 1/2 miles) to the south.
A three- or four-day visit there will suffice (though many do it in fewer), and many come away with a newfound love for ancient cultures, Asian religions, and sunsets.
