Angkor Temples

We’ve seen ancient ruins in Mexico, Peru, and China – but there’s just something about the temples at Angkor. It’s a photographer’s paradise, and we could have easily spent weeks exploring it all.

Here are some of the highlights:

Angkor Wat

Probably the most popular, this site was under construction when we visited and the main temple was closed, but it was still cool.

All the intricate carvings and little details were amazing

and some of the carvings had curious wear patterns:

Angkor Thom

A huge, sprawling complex that appears to have been rebuilt stone by stone, like a giant 3-D jigsaw puzzle.

We saw elephants here, both in stone and in real life.

Ta Prohm

The famous “Tomb Raider” temple, and one of the most photogenic sites, was a favorite.

Banteay Sreay

A smaller site with intricate carvings, dubbed “The Lady Temple” because it’s made from pinkish sandstone.

Beng Mealea

This way-out-of-the-way site was probably our favorite. Unlike the others, you’re allowed to crawl over nearly every inch of this ruined temple complex, summoning your inner Tomb Raider.

The kids loved it – so did we!

There’s lots more photos on our Flickr page, so be sure to check them out.

Or better yet, come see this place for yourself – it’s worth the trip!