Candi Magis Siem Reap

Temple complex that surrounds the small town of Siem Reap is now no longer hidden. Now, all people have friends who've never climbed the towers of Angkor Wat. De facto, the main temple of Angkor Wat into Cambodia. Towers visible in the middle of the Cambodian flag and the label of national beer, Angkor Beer.

But there are hundreds of temples in Siem Reap, either already damaged or that are still preserved. Unless you are visiting for a few weeks, you may not be able to see all the temples. Here are three temples play I recommend to you visit. I did not include Angkor Wat for two reasons: 1) It is not my favorite, and 2) That a large temple complex with a complex history and significant, so you can not miss.
















Bayon

Bayon Temple is known as the Front (Temple of Faces). When you visit, will be very easy to find out the reason behind the name - when climbing steep stone steps toward the holy temple, hundreds of faces will look in your direction. Although they appeared smiling, I feel there is little air is dangerous, as if the makers are waiting for the stone statues to walk back from the woods. Although many temples were destroyed, still easy to imagine the incredible scenery when the complex was first built - the earth is really a house worthy of the gods.

Ta Prohm

If you ever watched Tomb Raider, some movie scenes that take place in the temple of Ta Prohm, do not need special effects to give the impression of spooky and surreal. Temple complex is located in a state of near-collapse. For centuries rooted tree on the temple walls. The preservation of the temple leave those trees because, so it is rooted, trees strengthen the construction of the temple. If omitted, then the temple was left would collapse.

Ta Prohm has a magical effect similar to the Bayon, it's like building a temple or anyone who lived there was out briefly for a walk, and for exploring the spaces is a violation of the hidden temple. Find a quiet corner, relax and feel the mystical Ta Prohm.

















Banteay Srei

During the first ten minutes at Banteay Srei, you will continue to stare amazed at the intricate carving every inch a rock, wondering what exactly is it made of wood. Even with today's technology, almost unbelievable that the intricate patterns and details on the statue can be made in stone. This temple, unlike the others, made of red sandstone carved making it easier and give reddish gold hue on the complex.

Most of the entrance and tower of the temple are still preserved and intact condition (be careful of your head because the door is quite short!), But some of the statues on the side of the ladder is actually a replica. Original statue is stolen or has been stored in museums. If there is an art contest, Banteay Srei would win easily because of originality and attention to detail.

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