2World Travel (Cambodia)

Siem Reap – Angkor Wat is located 314 km northwest of the capital Phnom Penh. The Angkor Wat temple complex represented the apex of Khmer creativity and splendour of the Khmer Empire. It covers 4000 square kilometres. At the center stands of Angkor Wat, the largest and most famous of all the temples and one of the seven wonder of the world. It symbolises the soul, pride and life of the Khmer people. Angkor Wat was built in the early 12th century by King Suryarman ll who reigned from approximately 1113-1150, took 30 Years to complete and is the place where the Khmer kings worship and pray for the protection of his people and kingdom.