Angkor Wat Audio Guide
Explore Angkor Wat with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Angkor Wat is a vast Buddhist temple complex in Cambodia, originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu. It is the largest religious monument in the world and a prime example of Khmer architecture.
What you will hear
Statue of Vishnu
Known locally as Ta Reach, this eight-armed statue of Vishnu stands in the right-hand tower of the West Gate, marking the temple's original Hindu dedication.
The Eight-Armed Vishnu
This imposing eight-armed figure represents Vishnu, the Hindu deity to whom this temple was originally dedicated, symbolizing his all-encompassing power across the universe.
Southern Library
One of two outer libraries flanking the main causeway, these structures likely served as repositories for sacred manuscripts.
The Southern Library
Called 'libraries,' these freestanding stone structures likely served as secure repositories for sacred palm-leaf manuscripts, protecting the kingdom's religious knowledge from the jungle elements.
Northern Library
The northern counterpart to the southern library, positioned symmetrically along the grand causeway approach.
Northern Library
A perfect mirror of its southern counterpart, this building reflects the Khmer obsession with symmetry and their belief in a harmonious cosmic order.
Terrace of Honor
The elevated sandstone causeway that leads visitors toward the main temple, offering the most famous panoramic views of the five towers.
The Grand Causeway
Walking this 250-meter sandstone bridge represents crossing a symbolic 'rainbow bridge' that leads the visitor from the mortal realm toward the home of the gods.
East Gate
The quietest exit of the temple, this gate leads toward the forest and offers a peaceful alternative to the crowded main entrance.
Celestial Medallion Carvings
These dynamic carvings of celestial beings in circular medallions remind visitors that every inch of Angkor Wat is intended to mirror the paradise of the gods.
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