Ta Prohm and the Small Circuit Temples - Half Day
- Dauer: 7 Stunden (ca.)
- Ort: Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Produkt-Code: PUHWTV
Ta Prohm and the Small Circuit
Temples
We rise early to travel to Ta Prohm in the dawn light. Ta Prohm has been abandoned to the elements, a reminder that while empires rise and fall, the riotous power of nature marches on, oblivious to the dramas of human history. Left as it was ‘discovered’ by French explorer Henri
Mouhot in 1860, the tentacle-like tree roots here are slowly strangling the stones, man first conquering nature to create, nature later conquering man to destroy.
After soaking up the unique atmosphere of Ta Prohm, we continue to the giant pyramid of Takeo, one of the highest temples in the Angkor area. Built at the end of the 10th century, it was never completed. Some scholars contend this was due to an inauspicious lightning strike during construction. Others have suggested the high quality sandstone was simply too hard to carve in detail.
This morning we also visit the remains of an old Angkorian bridge which once spanned the Siem Reap river. There is also the option to visit the temples of Chau Say Tevoda and Thommanon for temple enthusiasts.
What’s Included:
Car
English speaking tour guide
Drinking water during sightseeing.
Angkor Pass
What’s Not Included:
Hotel accommodation
Visa for Cambodia
All domestic and international flight
Any other services are not mentioned in the above itinerary.