Angkor Wat, which has an original name as Parama Visnuloka, is a Hindu-Buddhist temple complex located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It occupies a vast site measuring 162.6 hectares (1,626,000 square metres or 402 acres) within the ancient Khmer capital city of Angkor. Built by Khmer King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century to dedicate to Vishnu. Over time, it evolved into a Buddhist temple. It served as both a state temple and a mausoleum for the King. Angkor Wat combines two fundamental styles of Khmer temple architecture: the temple-mountain and the later galleried temple. The temple is meticulously designed to symbolise Mount Meru, the mythical abode of the devas in Hindu cosmology. The Guinness World Records recognises Angkor Wat as the largest religious structure in the world. Its outer wall stretches over 3.6 kilometres, enclosing three rectangular galleries raised successively above each other. At the centre stands a quincunx of towers, forming an awe-inspiring sight.

Ta Prohm, also known as the “Ancestor Brahma”, is a remarkable ancient temple located approximately one kilometre east of Angkor Thom in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built during the 12th century under the reign of King Jayavarman VII, Ta Prohm was originally called Rajavihara means “Royal Monastery”. It served as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and centre of learning dedicated to the king’s mother. Ta Prohm features the Angkor Wat style and consists of a series of gradually smaller enclosures. Unlike many other temples, Ta Prohm remains largely unrestored, with thick jungle vegetation intertwining with its ancient stone structures. After its abandonment, trees took root in the loosened stones, creating a mesmerising scene. The temple’s crumbling walls and the jungle surroundings have made it one of the most popular temples for visitors to the Angkor area. Ta Prohm gained fame as the “Tomb Raider Temple” due to its depiction in the film Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001).

The Bayon is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism, located at the heart of Angkor Thom in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century, originally called Jayagiri means “ Victory Mountain”, the Bayon served as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII. It stands at the centre of Jayavarman’s capital, Angkor Thom. The Bayon’s most distinctive feature is the multitude of serene and smiling stone faces of The Buddha—possibly modelled on King Jayavarman VII himself. The temple represents a striking expression of the baroque style of Khmer architecture, contrasting with the classical style of Angkor Wat. The temple’s intricate bas-reliefs depict historical events, mythological scenes, and everyday life. Visitors are captivated by the majestic smiling stone faces that peer from every angle. Exploring the Bayon offers a glimpse into the spiritual and artistic legacy of the Khmer Empire.

Built at the end of the 9th century by king Yasovarman, Phnom Bakheng is a symbolic representation of Mount Meru, home of the Hindu gods, a status emphasised by the temple's location atop a steep hill 65 m above the surrounding plain. This position allows us to experience the best sunset ever seen.