Angkor, Cambodia - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Angkor, Cambodia

Weather: Generally sunny, 75/96F.

Route: From Sukhothai 739 km southeast on route 33.

Significance:  Angkor was the capital of the Khmer Empire from the 9th to 15th centuries. Angkor Wat is one of the most iconic temples in Southeast Asia. It was initially designed as a Hindu Temple, but then became a Buddhist Temple in the 12th century.

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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An aerial view of Angkor, as you can see the temple is on an island (from whc.unesco.org)

Detail of relief at Angkor Wat (from whc.unesco.org)