Angkor Thom Audio Guide
Explore Angkor Thom with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Angkor Thom is an expansive archaeological site in Cambodia, serving as the last capital city of the Khmer Empire. It encompasses several temples and ancient structures within its walls.
What you will hear
Preah Palilay
A charming, smaller temple north of the Royal Palace, known for its tall chimney-like tower and the way the forest has reclaimed its stones.
Nature Reclaiming the Stone
Witness the slow-motion battle between architecture and nature as massive tree roots grip the ancient stones, creating a scene that is as beautiful as it is destructive.
Elephant terrace
A 350-meter-long ceremonial platform used by King Jayavarman VII to review his returning armies, decorated with famous life-sized elephant carvings.
Elephant terrace
Step onto the massive Elephant Terrace, a grand ceremonial platform that once served as the royal reviewing stand for the Khmer Empire's most spectacular events.
Carvings of the Royal Review
Examine the intricate low-relief carvings that decorate the terrace walls, offering a rare look into the vital role elephants played in ancient Khmer life.
Wat Preah Vihear Bram Pi Lveng
A later Buddhist shrine located near the Royal Square, housing a significant Buddha statue that remains an active place of worship.
Wat Preah Vihear Bram Pi Lveng
Visit this active Buddhist shrine, where modern offerings and ancient stones converge to show that Angkor remains a vital center of spiritual life today.
Angkor Thom Victory Gate
The grand gate at the end of the 'Victory Way' leading from the Royal Palace, used for the king's triumphant returns.
Victory Gate
Pass through the Victory Gate, the historic entrance once reserved for the King and his generals returning home after triumphing on the battlefield.
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