Nature & Island
Beng Mealea
Overview
Beng Mealea is one of the ruins in the Angkor archaeological site, where the rubble of stones is still covered by the tropical forest. This twelfth-century structure lies within a chaotic environment that highlights its charming features, preserving the paradoxical landscape for restoration and maintaining its appeal for beautiful sightseeing.
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Bayon faces
The monumental face towers of Bayon Temple stand as the primary icon of late 12th-century Khmer art and state theology. Built during the reign of King Jayavarman VII, these giant stone faces synthesize royal authority, esoteric Tantric protection, and Pure Land Buddhist cosmology into a single architectural monument.
Angkor Wat
Angkor wat is one of 40 principal temples in Angkor archeological park. It becomes the national emblem of Cambodia as shown in the middle part of Cambodian national flag. Constructed from 1113 AD until 1150 AD on 163 hectares, Angkor Wat is the biggest religious edifice in the world. Not only its amazing dimension, this Hindu god’s residence stores plenty of ancient information through the style of architecture, the iconography and the inscription as well. Since it’s under the Hindu influence, Angkor Wat, built during the king Suryavarman II, inspired the doctrines of the Hindu cosmology, its astrology and so exalted by the mythology. Each measure of length and width follows the duration of Yuga or Mahayuga. For example, the distance of causeway crossing the moat at the west entrance measures 432 cubits (Hath or Arm) which relates to 432 000 years of Kaliyuga.
Prasat Pram
Prasat Pram is one of the hundreds of religious shrines at the Koh Ker site, which extends over 81 square kilometers. This brick structure, consisting of five edifices, was built in the mid-tenth century by King Jayavarman IV and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Its location is situated to the south of Prasat Thom, the main temple with a pyramid shape in the center of Lingapura, the city of Shivalinga. Prasat Pram served as a satellite temple, similar to other temples like Prasat Linga in Koh Ker.
Kbal Spean
Kbal Spean is an open-air riverbed sanctuary where intricate reliefs were carved directly into the natural sandstone bedrock and boulders of the Stung Kbal Spean River. The carving of the site began during the reign of King Suryavarman I in the 11th century and was completed under King Udayadityavarman II. The riverbed and banks feature hundreds of carved lingas (phallic representations of Shiva) arranged in grid patterns beneath the flowing water, along with depictions of yonis (the sacred feminine symbol). Reliefs depict Lord Shiva seated on his sacred bull, Nandi, alongside his consort Parvati. Reaching the carved riverbed requires an uphill hike through thick tropical jungle along a 1.5-kilometer forested trail. The name Kbal Spean translates to "Head of the Bridge," referring to a naturally formed sandstone rock arch span over the river. Nearby, a small seasonal waterfall flows over the carved stone during and immediately following the rainy season.