Angkor Thom - Entry way

Angkor Thom has five stupendous entryways towards four bearings each of which measure 20 meters high and is finished with stone elephant trunks and different themes.  Of particular interesting one a four countenances of Avalokiteshvara.
On the left side, there are 54 evil presence statues and 54 god statues on the right, which is a gotten from the Hindu myth of the Churning of the Milk-Ocean. 
I only had few minutes to snop few photos.  Enjoy

 

Angkor Thom - Ta Prohm Temple

Trees growing out of the ruins and the jungle surrounding have made it one of Angkor's most popular temples with visitors. UNESCO inscribed Ta Prohm on the World Heritage List in 1992. Today, it is one of the most visited complexes in Cambodia’s Angkor region.

Angkor Thom- The Terrace of Elephants

The Terrace of the Elephants Khmer is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, a ruined temple complex. The terrace was used by Angkor's king Jayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army.

It was on the way to Bayon from Angkor Wat.  We only got few minutes to snapped few pictures.

Angkor Thom - Bayon

Bayon is lesser known then Angkor Wat, thus, my surprised, excitement with joy when I had first glimpse of it from far away.

The whole complex were consists of towers with huge faces.  One tower has four faces facing north, south, east and west.  The faces were seamed all looked identical. 

Once you entered the temple compound, you are up close  with these gigantic faces.  Aside from the usual photography, our local guide is an experienced photographer who had instructed us how to be photographed so that our nose will be face to face with the nose of the face on the tower.  Some of the photos also showing two giant faces who have their nose to nose with each other.  I was impressed.

At the base of the temple, you will see stone carvings again on the walls that tell stories.  Lions and cobras were again set in front of the entrances.