Places to see in Angkor Thom

Have you ever been to any place that is famous for its ancient ruins? Then you must have had a great experience standing amidst the grand architectures. You must have wondered that how, all those years ago some craftsmen had made something of such grandeur and elegance. That is the same feeling that you can get while standing amidst the ancient ruins of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom is an ancient royal city in Cambodia. The city is frequented by national and international tourists every year. The city is home to a wide array of ancient monuments. Most of these monuments still have ornate detailing on them and look very beautiful.

The most notable monument of Angkor Thom is Bayon. Bayon is a temple monument that is situated at the heart of the city. the temple mountain is one of the most well known landmark in the city. There are a number of special features about the temple mountain. The most prominent and unique feature of the temple is this that there are many gigantic stone faces gazing at different directions. Anyone who stands in the temple premises can see these faces surrounding them. There are a number of other monuments in the city too. Most of the temples and monuments have been restored from the clutches of jungle. Only Ta Phrom temple has been left to the clutches of the jungle. However, this temple too has its own charm with roots of trees hanging from the roof and intertwined with the carvings. It too looks very beautiful. These are some of the must see destinations during your trip to Angkor Thom.