We saw so many temples during our 3 days of exploration, but didn't want to create 16 separate posts… so here's a quick run through of the rest of the various Buddhist/Hindu temples around Siem Reap (in no real particular order)….
Ta Prohm (Temple 5 of 16)
This temple is probably the second most famous one as it's was used in the filming of Tomb Raider. The best part of this temple is all of the huge trees that have grown on and through its walls over the years. You can really see the power of nature at work.
Ta Keo (Temple 6 of 16)
This unfinished temple gives archeologist insight into understanding how the temples were built. They figured out that all the stones were first put into place, then all carvings were chiselled directly into the walls. The temple was unfinished because the king died before completion… according to their beliefs this means, poor him, he did not make it to heaven :(
Thommanon (Temple 7 of 16)
Just another small stop on the way to Angkor Thom.
Chau Say Thevada (Temple 8 of 16)
Another small temple just across the street from Thommanon.
Rolous Group (Temples 9&10 of 16)
On the way back to the fishing village we stopped at two temples: Bakong and Pa Keo.
Yet another temple.. but Jen got blessed and received a super power bracelet from an old lady here. Ok, it's probably bogus, but the old lady was so smiley and cute we just couldn't resist :)
Neak Poan (Temple 12 of 16)
This is a small shrine with basin of water around it, but it was being restored so we couldn't walk through.
Ta Som (Temple 13 of 16)
Popular of visit because of the big tree growing through the gate at the back of the temple.
East Mebon (Temple 14 of 16)
Pre Rup (Temple 15 of 16)
Bantea Kdei (Temple 16 of 16)
And this was the last Angkor temple we saw…. It was a LOT of temples.. but overall, a great experience that we'd recommend to anyone :).
