Uniworld Vietnam & Cambodia Cruise: Angkor Thom
Visiting Angkor Thom in Cambodia with Uniworld River Cruises
Uniworld Vietnam & Cambodia Cruise: Angkor Thom
DAY 11: UNIWORLD MEKONG RIVER CRUISE TOUR IN CAMBODIA CONTINUES WITH AN INCLUDED AFTERNOON EXCURSION FROM SIEM REAP TO ANGKOR THOM
Entrance Gate at Angkor Thom
A leisurely lunch and rest at Victoria Angkor was just what we needed after our fascinating morning of sightseeing at Angkor Wat. It was also a perfect opportunity to rejuvenate us for the included afternoon excursion with Uniworld to Angkor Thom. This UNESCO World Heritage Site also requires visitors to have the Angkor Pass (same as the one we used for the Angkor Wat excursion).
Jill and Viv at Angkor Thom
DID YOU KNOW? ANGKOR THOM FACTS:
- Angkor Thom is a ruined citadel a few kilometers north of Angkor Wat
- In the Khmer language, the name means “Great City”
- It was the capital city of the Khmer empire
- Angkor Thom was established by King Jayavarman II near the end of the 12th century
- The city was built in a near perfect square and the walls run 12 km in length
- There are 5 monumental entrance gates large enough for elephants to pass through
- Bayon, a Buddhist temple, is the centerpiece of Angkor Thom, with classic carved faces
Sculptured Images at Angkor Thom
TIPS FOR VISITING ANGKOR THOM:
- Wear good walking shoes – there are lots of steps and uneven ground
- Angkor passes must be worn at all times
- Avoid touching any part of the statues, monuments, temples, ruins, etc.
- Do not climb or sit on any part that is not indicated for this use
Jill nose to nose at Bayon in Angkor Thom
Statue at Angkor Thom
Visiting Angkor Thom near Siem Reap, Cambodia
Our excursion lasted approximately 3 hours and then we returned to the hotel with enough time to shower and change before joining our groups for an evening of entertainment and dining at a local restaurant.
Next… Private Dinner and Apsara Entertainment in Siem Reap
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City | Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels | Day 3: Saigon City Tour | Day 3: Embarkation | Day 4: Cai Be | Day 4: Sa Dec | Day 5: Chau Doc | Day 6: Phnom Penh | Day 6: Phnom Penh Orphanage Dancers | Day 7: Killing Fields and S-21 Prison | Day 8: Prek Bongkong Khmer Silk Village | Day 9: Wat Hanchey | Day 9: Kampong Cham Excursions | Day 10: Disembarkation and Siem Reap | Day 11: Angkor Wat |
