Photo of the Day Archive for March 2005

by Albert Wen, Nov 15, 2006 | Destinations: Cambodia

If you have the time and energy, a bicycle is a great way for getting around the temples of Angkor.

If you have the time and energy, a bicycle is a great way for getting around the temples of Angkor.

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If you have the time and energy, a bicycle is a great way for getting around the temples of Angkor.

Constructed in the late 10th century, Ta Keo is a towering, plainly decorated temple-mountain dedicated to Shiva. Known as "the Mountain of the Golden Summit", it is the first temple to be constructed wholly of sandstone.

When it's full, the Tonle Sap lake covers an area of ten thousand square kilometers, making it the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Sunset on the lake is a good break from spending time at the temples. Be sure to bring a picnic basket.

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