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Although there are hundreds or thousands of tourists who visit Angkor Wat everyday, a view like this can make you lose yourself, as you take in the re-defined version of picturesque...
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A peripheral view of the Angkor Wat is captured in the picture above. Although it has been taken as an aerial shot, be sure not to under estimate the enormity o f the complex!
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In the sunset, Angkor Wat takes on a new magical image...
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As evident from all the pictures, the beauty of
Angkor Wat changes with the light intensity, cloud cover and times of the day. Furthermore, the place can be captured from many angles. As Lonely Planet put it, “Ascend to the realm of the gods at the mother of all temples, Angkor Wat, a spectacular fusion of symbolism, symmetry and spirituality”.
What is this place?
Angkor Wat (or Angkor Vat) is a temple complex at Angkor, Cambodia, built for the king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation—first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction fo
r visitors
People may take from a few hours to a few days,
because conditions such as the weather, lighting conditions (i.e. the sunrise and sunset) all contribute to the relative appearances of the temple during the course of the day.
Why do tourists visit this place?
- Natural Heritage Site (preserved by UNESCO)
- Used to be in the 7 wonders of the world list
- Great opportunity for photographers and artists
- Accessibility (i.e. tourism is very much facilitated by the many hotels, and there is an airport at
- Stunning architectural beauty of the place
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Questions about the Place:
What is this place?
Where is this Place?
It is located in
Why do the tourists visit this place?
Many tourist want to see the grandeur and the magnificence of the place. The History of the place also attracts them. Angkor Wat is also one of the World’s Wonders, hence, people would be more interested about it.
An informational site about Angkor Wat and other places in the world.
A tourist site filled with information for tourist destinations and reviews from tourists.
Historical and cultural tourist attraction.
How much revenue does this place generate?
In 2008, the total ticket sales generated by Angkor Wat was approximately 30 million dollars.
Angkor Wat is a tourist attraction which tourists visit for its authenticity. The architectural beauty amazes visitors due to its elaborate designs which covers the walls of its huge acres. Tourists are able to relish in the rich history that is hidden within the walls of the enormous structure.
ReplyDeleteType of tourism: Historical
Angkor Wat can be classified under the broad categories of historical,cultural,heritage and man-made tourism.
ReplyDeleteTourists come to see the rich history and exquisite architecture. Furthermore, as each day passes, the structure of Angkor Wat is gradually being degraded. Therefore, many tourists want to take this opportunity to visit this marvel while it is still standing.
-Shuba & Sheng Mei-4R