Bayon Temple

Bayon Temple

one of the most picturesque places surrounding Angkor Wat

Location: 

Sangkat Nokor Thum, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Duration: 

Sunday, July 9, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Bayon Temple: richly decorated temple in the former capital of the Khmer Empire
  2. Angkor Thom: royal city of the Khmer Empire from the 12th century in Cambodiainfo-icon
  3. Tourism: the temple is mostly full of tourists taking tons of pictures and selfies
  4. Buddhist Monks: in bright orange robes are giving the site a peaceful charm
  5. UNESCO: part of the protected area around the Angkor Wat historical site

Image sources

  1. Family jumping in front of Bayon Temple
  2. Columns decorated with Buddha's heads
  3. Marching Khmer Army on the Eastern Gallery
  4. Taking shadow pictures through the windows
  5. Monk is giving me a good luck wristband

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