Amazing Angkor Wat: A Symbol of Cambodia

#asiatrip Angkor Wat (also known as Angkor Temple, or Little Angkor) is located in the southern suburbs of Angkor Thom King City, Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is an important part of Angkor's monuments and means “Temple Capital” in Sanskrit. Angkor Wat is a national treasure of Cambodia. It was built in 1113-1150 and is the burial place of Suryavarman II's ashes. It is the largest temple building in the world and the earliest Khmer-style building in the world. The original name of Angkor Wat is Vrah Vishnulok, which means the Temple of Vishnu. Angkor Wat is the most important part of Angkor's monuments and a representative of Cambodia's early architectural style. It combines the two basic layout of altars and cloisters in Khmer temple architecture, and is famous for its magnificent architecture and meticulous reliefs. The shape of Angkor Wat has become the pattern of the national flag as the national symbol of Cambodia. In 1992, UNESCO included the monuments of Angkor as a world cultural heritage site. The architectural style of Angkor Wat is unique, and the main building is a three-story square foundation altar, cloister and pagoda. There is a 3,600-meter-long city wall built around it, and a 190-meter-wide moat outside the city. Its internal structure is complex, including multi-story cloisters and fine reliefs. The subject matter is mostly taken from Hindu mythology and the history of the Khmer Dynasty. Angkor Wat is not only a masterpiece of architectural art, but also an important site of religion and culture. It enshrines the god Vishnu, combines the cultural elements of Hinduism and Buddhism, and reflects the religious and cultural traditions of the Khmer Kingdom. It is recommended that tourists hire a tour guide when visiting Angkor Wat to better understand its history and cultural background. In addition, the sunrise landscape of Angkor Wat is also very famous and this is one of the most famous and important tourist destinations in Southeastern Asia. Angkor Wat is charming and has magnificent atmosphere to grab the mind and never release it. This,is one,of the most wonderful places on The Earth.