🇰🇭 Cambodia · Angkor | The World Wonder Sleeping in the Jungle

Cambodia, one of the world’s poorest countries, is home to the magnificent Angkor—a lost city buried in the jungle for over 400 years before being rediscovered. Named by National Geographic as one of the "50 Places of a Lifetime", Angkor is a breathtaking blend of ancient grandeur, mystery, and raw beauty. Having visited twice, I’m still mesmerized by: 🌅 Angkor Wat’s sunrise 🙂 The enigmatic "Smile of Bayon" 🌳 Ta Prohm’s tree-strangled ruins 🏚️ Beng Mealea’s wild, jungle-covered wreckage 📍 Temple Circuits ⭕ Small Circuit (Must-Do!) Angkor Wat (Sunrise + 800m bas-relief gallery) Angkor Thom (South Gate, Bayon, Baphuon, Terrace of Elephants, etc.) Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider filming site) Phnom Bakheng (Best sunset spot) ⭕ Grand Circuit Pre Rup, Ta Som, Neak Pean, Preah Khan ⭕ Outer Circuit Banteay Srei (The "Jewel of Khmer Art" – pink sandstone carvings) Beng Mealea (Adventure-style ruins) Roluos Group (Earliest temples) 🌟 Key Temples ✔ Angkor Wat – World’s largest religious structure, iconic sunrise. ✔ Bayon – 216 serene smiling faces carved into towers. ✔ Ta Prohm – Nature reclaiming stone in Tomb Raider fashion. ✔ Banteay Srei – Intricate pink sandstone masterpieces. ✔ Beng Mealea – Untamed ruins for Indiana Jones vibes! 📌 Travel Tips ✅ Visa: E-visa or $30 visa on arrival. ✅ Safety: Tourist-friendly, but guard belongings. ✅ Transport: Fly to Siem Reap or 6hr bus from Phnom Penh. ✅ Tickets: 1-day ($37), 3-day ($62), 7-day ($72) – 3-day recommended. ✅ Transport: Tuk-tuk for Small/Grand Circuits ($15/day); car for Outer ($50). ✅ Best Time: Nov–Mar (dry season). ✅ Footwear: Sturdy shoes for steep climbs! ✅ Culture Prep: Study Hindu/Buddhist myths to fully appreciate the carvings. #AngkorWat #CambodiaTravel #SiemReap #WorldHeritage