Siem Reap, Cambodia

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  Nāga-pulling Asuras and Devas outside the South Gate of Angkor Thom (a.k.a. “Big Angkor”), the ancient capital city of the Khmer Empire

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  The famous Khmer smile of King Jayavarman VII at the Bayon, the official state temple at the centre of Angkor Thom

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  Preah Ngok, a lesser known Buddhist shrine just off the north-west corner of the majestic Bayon

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  The scenic elevated causeway of Baphuon

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  The steep staircase of Phimeanakas—a common ‘treat’ to visitors at many of the Angkorian temple sites

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  A multitude of statues lining the narrow U-shaped ditch around the Terrace of the Leper King

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  The elevated causeway and the façade of Chau Say Tevoda, a beautifully restored Angkor Wat style temple

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  Happiness can be simple

  (Thommanon, Angkor)

  
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  Stone piles near the western entrance of Ta Keo

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  The famed ruin temple of Ta Prohm

  Ta Prohm is one of few places where the ruins were left in much the same condition in which they were found. You will be able to better appreciate the power of mother nature in the section dedicated to the nature here.

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  One of Flying’s favourites—the unworldly tranquility of Banteay Kdei

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  Another lesser touristed relic of Angkor—Baksei Chamkrong

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  Before dusk, tourists crowd Phnom Bakheng for a glimpse of the sunset view of Angkor Wat

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  The famous sunrise of Angkor Wat

  
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  The famous sunrise of Angkor Wat from different angles

   
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  The signature steep stairs ascending to Bakan—the heaven above all (Angkor Wat)

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  The northern section of the East Gallery of Angkor Wat

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  A pious bhikkhuni meditating in front of a rundown pagoda at the back of Angkor Wat

  
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  There is a colony of monkeys living near the east entrance of Angkor Wat

  
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  It must be a memorable experience taking wedding photos at Angkor Wat...

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  The impressive main axis of Preah Khan

  
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  The wooded footpath leading to Neak Pean

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  Khmer smile ornament on a gopura of Ta Som

  You can see that the gigantic trees are growing out of the back of the gateway, as if they were part of the architecture.

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  Silhouette of the main temple in East Mebon

  
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  Flying @ Pre Rup

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  Sunset over Pre Rup

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  Srah Srang from the northern bank

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  The large bas relief of Vishnu and Garuda-mounted Lakshmi in the central sanctuary of Prasat Kravan

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  On our way to Beng Mealea, the road was blocked by a funeral procession near Damdek

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  Diving into Beng Mealea through a cramped entrance near the southern gate

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  The beautiful and intricate red sandstone cavings of Banteay Srei

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  Sunset over the serenity of Banteay Samré

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  A Chinese-styled tomb in the oldest monastery of Siem Reap—Wat Preah Prom Rath

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  Sunrise along Street 8 extension next to Wat Preah Prom Rath

  
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  The hustle and bustle of Street 8 (a.k.a. Pub Street)

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  The memento from Angkor Wat in dry season—yellowish pair of shoes at the end of day, no matter what you wear

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