The Khmer Way VI

Expedition to the famous Angkor Heritage Site - 1st Day: Part B

Chau Say Thevada 周萨神庙

1 of the doors

restoration work

magnificient art work

me!

Thommanom 塔玛侬

after reconstruction

the ancient stone art

Ta Keo 茶胶寺 / 塔高寺

front / side view

corner view

Ta Phrom 塔普伦寺

Angelina Jolie was once there

me & Kin Wah

how old do u think the trees are?

me & Kin Wah

the conqueror

the king of the temple

the 'root'-top

whose 'ass'?

'holding hands'... so sweet

the hidden 'aspara'

Angkor Wat 吴哥窟 / 小吴哥

last spot of the day

me & Kin Wah

the long walk way

leading to the entrance gate

3 of the 5 entrances

center... only for the King

me & Kin Wah

view from the West Pond

closer view

the corridor with Ramayana story crafted on the wall

used to be the bathing pool

the highest level of Angkor Wat

too bad... no entry

the 'aspara' showing teeth

The Khmer Way V

Expedition to the famous Angkor Heritage Site - 1st Day: Part A

Angkor Thom 吴哥城 / 大吴哥

leading to the South Gate of Angkor Thom

me & Kin Wah

the South Gate

when Buddhism & Brahminism met

Bayon 巴戎寺 / 巴云寺

one of the entrance

me & Kin Wah

putting back the rocks at right place = tough mission

1 of the 54 towers

the Khmer smiles

more smiling faces

excellent crafting!

me & Kin Wah

Buddha statue found in Bayon Temple

me, listening to some stories from our guide - Ly Hong

Baphuon 巴普昂寺

the walkway to Baphuon

one of the 2 pools at the entrance

Baphuon Temple

view from Baphuon

Phimeanakas 空中宫殿

we're lazy to climb up

on top of the Phimeanakas

Terrace of Elephants 象群台 / 斗象台

facing the Victory Gate on the East

me & Kin Wah

the terrace without alive elephants

Terrace of Leper King 瘌王台

the Leper King?