Angkor Thom - Bayon @ SiemReap

Angkor Thom which is the biggest, last and most enduring capital city of Khmer empire. We entered via the victory gate and from the gate you could see statues on both sides, on the left is the Devas and Asuras on the right. They were holding on Naga's body. There is myth behind this called "Churning of the Sea of Milk". After entering the gate we went to Bayon which is in the middle of Angkor Thom. This is Jayavarman's state temple. Its huge and the steps are steep. We were all amazed by the rock carving which were so detail. We climb all over to snap pictures and to check out the place from all angles and height.

Looking at these remainings of stone monuments made us imagine the past grandeur of this great capital and the considerable population who lived within the enclosure of Angkor Thom. Its not just big and tall, its extremly huge and sky high. Everytime I lay my hands on those rocks I could imagine the effort and determination to build it perfectly.

All in all, we were all too excited and packed with joy, overwhelming joy!

Pics of Bayon can be found here.