It's a bucket list destination and I finally got to check it off. Siam Reap and its temples are worthy of the hype. We rented a moped named Scoopy and spent three days exploring the main temple, Angkor Wat in every light and the smaller surrounding temples, which were every bit as magical.
The temple of the trees.
This was the main temple of the Angkor Thom temple complex.
The temples are illuminated with a soft glow that matches the mystical ambience of the area.
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