ANGKOR WAT EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS | Bucket List Destination In Cambodia
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2023
- Truly the star jewel of the Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat is the biggest temple in the entire world. No visit to Cambodia is complete without a visit to this ancient site because of its historical and cultural significance. Having said that, Angkor Wat is just a portion of everything there is to see in the city of Angkor, which is a much larger complex. Join me and my Dad as we do a sunrise tour around the area with our local guide and tour some of the most famous sites like Bayon and Ta Prohm temples.
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I've been to the Great Pyramids, Machu Pichu, the Parthenon, the Coliseum, and no other area can come close to how amazing the Angkor complex is. The sheer variety is overwhelming in a good way. I used every hour of my 3 day pass, they even let me in for an extra sunset, I saw 3 sunrises in a row. It was the best!!! I think I convinced my 80 year old parents to join a tour and see them this year! The wonderful locals make the experience better as well.Happy Travels
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I’ve been there many times and still discovered new things every time I was there. It was massive. People might think Angkor Wat is just one temple, but there are many temples. One day visit is not enough. If you learn the history of “Khmer Empire” you’ll see there was no Thailand. It used to be Khmer territory. If you’ve been to Thailand before you saw the culture, the building are similar to Khmer. I’ve learned that even Mauy Thai “Thai martial art” is derived from Khmer Bokator “Khmer martial art”.
As a Cambodian, thank you so much that you have learn about our Khmer History.
Thailand has 4 regions how that you know Thai is similar to Khmer I'm Thai people who live in Burirum near Cambodia this area influence from Khmer but I can't even say that " Thai martial art is derived from Khmer " this is so funny, can you tell me where are you from?
@@kkkha-33334 My friend. Please learn the world history. Google “khmer empire”. There was no Thailand. Most thais were from China region called TAI closed to Tai..wan (Taiwan) island and the rest were native khmers. TAI people settled in khmer territory during khmer empire called SIAM and in 1939, it changed to (Tai-land) Thailand because majority of people are TAI. Khmer has Bokator long before Mauy Thai. Angkor wat walls were carved with Bokator or Kun Khmer martial arts. Bokator was used to fight Siamese invasion. Siamese invaded siem reap between years 1591 and 1594. Khmers launched attack and retake Angkor wat. That is why the town named Siem Reap meaning Siamese defeated. Siem=Siamese Reap=defeated. Sometime people refer khmer as Thai’s older brother because Cambodia is a lot older than Thailand. If you learn deeper into the history between Cambodia and Thailand you will realize that Thai and Khmer have the same culture. Remember Cambodia is the oldest country in Southeast Asia.
@@happy4ever305 haha 🤣your educated knowing Just About "Khmer empire " ?I'm live in and have Khmer brood too but you ever learn the beginning of Suvarnaphum < Dravati < Sivijaya < LopBuri < Sukhothai
@@kkkha-33334even Thai ancient letters (อักษรโบราณไทย) is Khmer alphabet. th-cam.com/video/37geZbCAHgs/w-d-xo.html
The first time I went to Cambodia I spent 2 weeks in the Siem Reap area alone and even with the guide, I felt like I was drinking in information like drinking from a firehose. So much rich culture to witness. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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I felt in love with Cambodia. It is a vey beautiful and perphaps one of the most fascinating country in the world, besides being so peaceful and safe This place is just magical. Your videos are always awesome and well done. Thank you very much Alina and dad.
Aw thank you very much, Gabriella! Wishing you the very best!
“…perhaps one of the most fascinating country in the world, besides being so peaceful and safe.”
This sounds completely opposite of the US at this moment. I plan to visit Cambodia in the future
My wife and I will be on a trip to SE Asia this May, and we'll visit Siem Reap and Angkor, of course. Your videos really have given us so much insight. Actually, I've just get in touch to Lao, your guide, and just made arrangements for him to guide us as well on a two days tour visiting these amazing temples.
Thanks for your videos, for your input, and for encourage us to travel to these amazing places.
Greetings from Mexico.
See you in May
Be thankful that you could share this special experience with your dad!
This Temple with thousands years of history.. this looks amazing
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Ancient ruins are captivating….. Angkor Wat must have been a truly spectacular city back in the day. Its comparable to the medieval cathedrals. The amount of craftsmanship, skill and time it took to build it made one of the Wonders of the World. I agree the site is a bucket list destination for sure. My favorite site though is the submerged church steeple in the Reschensee in the South Tyrol in Italy. Its like a fairy tale when seen against the backdrop of the Alps. Anyway, I’m glad the prohibition on live photography wasn’t enforced and that’s exactly why Angkor Wat has rightly graced the Cambodian flag!
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You can only imagine how incredible the place must have been when it was built. Thank you for the video.
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Angkor is a pretty impressive location and one that is on my list of places to see. Angkor Wat is a world famous site and your video did not disappoint. I was about to make a Laura Croft joke and you immediately showed the temple that was used as a set in the movie. Your advice about the overall size of the complex, time needed to see and explore the area even somewhat superficially is needed information. Enjoyed that as usual you highlighted both the basic tourist tour and then provided more.
Thanks so much, Jim!
Although I am Cambodian but now living in the US I admit I learned a lot from you and your video. Really love the music and the narrative. My family and I are planning to visit Cambodia in June this year and I will take up on your recommendation. Thank you for this well done video. ❤❤❤
My pleasure! Hope you have a great trip!
That tour guide was pretty good. Beautiful site!
This place is perfect for a Jurassic Park or any movie that involved with Dinosaurs. BTW, I am impressed by the dad that he is still strong and still can walk this long in the heat.
Great VDO. I am a Cambodian historian, i hate to break the tour guide's heart, the faces on the Bayon Temple are neither King Jayavaraman VII, nor the faces of Buddha. I watched tons of TH-cam VDOs from the Angkor site. Different tour guides flip flopping between Buddha's faces and King J VII. Khmer Empire was dominated with Hinduism from the early 7th century, but Buddhism was the minority. Most king during their dynasty were Hindus and built the greatest temples and mostly dedicated to the three major deities, Lord Shiva, Brahma and Visnhu. Example, Preas Vihear Temple (Lord Shiva), Ta Prhom (Brahma) means old Bramah, Angkor Wat (Lord Visnhu), most temples dedicated for Lord Shiva. The existence of the Khmer Empire was the great believe of the "God Kings", Khmer people believe each king was their God in Hinduism. With this firm belief that made possible to build the Angkor Empire. The major reason for the Khmer Empire downfall was the religious revolutionary from Hinduism to Buddhism by King J VII, the battle between these two religions were the destruction of this great empire. You can find the evidences on each temple that was built for Hindu, but King J VII converted to Buddhism by placing Buddha statues in those temples. King J VII successors mostly continued to follow Buddhism, but Hinduism became the minority. So, Bayon Temple is dedicated for Brahma, experts and historian agreed. However, Cambodian were taught by the French when colonized Cambodia for almost 100 years.
There is new theory that the Khmer empire "Knom system" which is kind of similar to modern day capitalism failed. The Knom system was base on voluntary life labor for the aristocrats of Angkor in return of social benefits. The Knom system was the back bone of the Khmer empire economy and this is what made the state centralize. Once it collapse, the society gradually shift to a new culture one that is Theravada Buddhism a more tolerant religion which expels the Knom slavery culture. Before, many Angkor kings adopted a mixture of Hinduism and Buddhism but never abandoned the Knom system. Once, this happens major projects were u finished and people wanted change. The Theravada religion to Cambodia probably spread from the people of Ayutthaya that time they were a Khmer speaking people as evidence of Khmer institutions and inscriptions found in Ayutthaya kingdom. Long story short, was the decline of Angkor just a cultural and social shift towards a new tolerant and moderate system oppose to the harsh Knom system?
I’ve been to Angkor three times now, and I keep discovering amazing sites to film. It never gets old. Great captures!
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What an awesome place and awesome video Alina! Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for taking me along. You never disappoint. I can't wait for the next adventure. Take care.
Wow, that's history. thanks for the tour
Absolutely breathtaking
Spectacular video -- you are at your magnificent best, dear ALINA! Congratulations on your peerless prowess.
thank you so much for visit our great angkor wat
Thank for the video you explain very well I always wanted to go there and I’m able to see the video. Great to see your Dad enjoying the area have a great time!
Thank you for sharing your video. It is an amazing Angkor Wat
Absolutely beautiful video and informative! Professional quality 👍
It's amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Alina, you are a Great Storyteller. It was fascinating to hear you talk about the history of the Angkor Wat, thanks to the assistance of a personal guide . It's the way to go when you want to know
what you're looking at. As always, Alina . The video was so beautifully done. Your I-phone still did a beautiful job. The musical score. Simply perfect for the video. We love you Gordy❤
Sending you both lots of love ❤❤ Harriet, Jim and Yuki. Richmond, Va.
Aw thanks so much guys!
This was awesome. Angkor Wat is amazing an you did an great job of showing it. Also, your guide was great.
Very good video of you and your dad and nice quality .
Your video was very informative and educating and all those spectacular shots of the temples was amazing as well, thank you for the great video.
I was so amazed by the historical beauty and civilization of Ankor Wat you presented through out your video that I had no words to say. Inspite of the strict rules of filming equipments allowed and not allowed of Ankor Wat you could successfully take me there enjoying one of the greatest world heritage. Thank you Alina. And most of all I am happy to see your Dad and his exitement enjoying this wonderful adventure. May happiness and good health always be yours, Alina and your dad's of course. Big hug warm love from your indonesian fan all the time. 🌹❤
Thank you very much!
Glad to see that you are amazed by the great temple my ancestor had built.
Wow I’m impressed by your tour guid his English is so fluent
First of all I'm so glad your feeling much better. That looks amazing, thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Stay well my friend 🙏.
Thanks for the awesome tour of this place. Not sure if I will ever get there but it’s great seeing it through your perspective😊❤
Wow that is awesome 👍 for your sunrise.
Thanks for sharing “ANGKOR WAT” it has had a great history and rich culture.
Sunrise at Angkor Wat is simply amazing! 😱
Super beautiful and interesting video; Angkor is out of this world...
It's beautiful historical venue.
Thank you for visiting Cambodia 🇰🇭🙏 Have a beautiful day!
Great heritage
Wonderful temple 🛕
Mind blowing temple design.
Really appreciate your efforts 👌
Wonderful guide you have there 👍.
I never get tired of going to Angkorwat Siem Reap although I’ve been there 5 times already. There are lots to learn,observe and absorb the rich history of these ancient temples. Words don’t do it justice, you have to be there in person to feel the magic, tranquility, serenity and peacefulness that Angkor wat has to offer. Love,love it. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences with us.
My pleasure!
Brings back happy times when I visited 4 years ago; it's still quiet with few tourists now. A quality guide is worth every penny, as they know the best routes and can cater to your needs. By 1pm, I was done as it was hot and I did about 17,000 steps it is a magical place to visit and nice footage as well
Keep trekking, Alina. Because all you touch, and all you see, is all your life will ever be.
Thank you so much, Alina, for this wonderfullllllll video! California USA
Nice, you did the sunrise pictures of Angkor Wat.
Great videos that make about our Temple of Cambodia.
You always have beautiful videos. Again, great job with this video too!
Thank you very much!
I really happy of you visit Cambodia, I'm happy that look you visiting Angkor Wat temple Cambodia❤️️🇰🇭 Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏 . Wish you and your family have good health and good luck all the time❤️️❤️️🙏🙏
You don’t need apologies, you did the great job
Stunning!
Great video with a whole lot of interesting information. Looks so tranquil and peaceful - really a beautiful shot video, Alina. Well done Alina's Dad, with all the walking. This visit must have been so impressive.
Thank you very much!
What a beautiful temple
Hi Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a excellent day! This is really a beautiful magnificent super outstanding masterpiece video! 😁👍❤️👏📹🇰🇭🥇💯💫✨🌟 Wow! Angkor Wat looks so absolutely amazing! Seeing the sunrise is really wonderful! Also the ancient architecture of Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm Temple and Angkor Thom Bayon Temple is so fascinating! I would definitely like to visit Angkor Wat one day. It truly is a beautiful place! Thank you so very much Alina to share with us this amazing magnificent video. I have really enjoyed watching it! You are the best and greatest world traveler adventurer in the world! 😃👍👏✈️🌎📹🗺🥇🏆💯✨🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful amazing marvelous blessed day. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋👍✨🌟
Hi Alina. Magic I will be there on the 19 Feb. i may just book the guide on air b n b experience as well. Thanks John
Thank you for visiting Cambodia as my birthplace and would like to say hello from Arlington, Virginia.
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Dear Alina , really so amazing and wonderful Angkor
Absolutely beautiful.. Thanks Alina
My pleasure!
Thanks for visiting
I’m Cambodian living in the States and I’ve been to Angkor Wat 3 times(and visiting my relatives also) but I do want to visit other countries as well and explore their cultures.Sorry for saying this but you look very pretty!
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Welcome to my country hope you and your dad having a great time here
A tremendous accomplishment considering a huge number of elephants were used to transport all these stones nearly 60 miles from a mountain ! A mind bending endeavor that is simply hard to comprehend given all the different locations too ?!?!?
Your narrating of your vids is really excellent 👍
Thank you!
Thank you for video talk about Angkor Wat .
Thank you Alina🌍
Hi Alina! Angkor and Angkor Wat are amazing and amazingly beautiful! Thank you!
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Alina madam I absolutely enjoyed your video(especially your narration & sound effects)
Keep travelling and sharing your journey with us. Its so wonderful that you are travelling with your loving father.
Thank you!
Welcome to Cambodia 💕. Have a nice trip
Big thanks from Cambodia 🇰🇭
Alina this might be your best work yet on this beautiful country! You and your Pops look to be in good spirits and your guide appeared to be a very proper gentleman. Nice work!💙💙
Aw thanks so much, beauty ❤️ hope you’re doing well
I believe I read somewhere that Angkor Wat has had new discoveries using ground radar imaging. I have been once before and hope to go again. its a magical place.
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Great video - thanks for uploading! It looks like a magical place. I’m going to Cambodia in March and can’t wait to go there. After watching this, I’m going to add Ta Prohm Temple to my list - the way the trees are growing all round the temple - it looks incredible!
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You did a beautiful job on this video!
Thank you!
beautiful content👍👍
Cool Alina and Sir Gordon. Temples are place of worship, solemnity is the rule.
I really like your Vlog! Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭
😊 Hai Alina good view village, Have nice day 👍👍🙏🇲🇨
I really enjoy watching your video even though I myself Cambodian and living in Siem Reap city.Best video
Hi Alina,
a great video diary of Angkor Wat and the other temples which are no less impressive in their own right, in particular Bayan and Ta Prohm. I visited with family in the last few weeks and we were all blown away by the scale of the complex and the human endevour undertaken.
Two things for travellers to Angkor: one is the one day / three day pass which has to be secured before you go into any part of the complex. and two, watch out for the groups of musicians around the temples, all of whom are victimes of land mines. Spare a few reals / dolllars for these people who are a sad reminder of Cambodia's recent history.
This one was a treat to watch. The narration was very enlightening - definitely learned something new today. Hands down one my favourite videos on this channel 🙌💯
Aw thank you so much, Rahul!
I really love your video and it is very lovely view
Beautiful place.
Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭❤🇰🇭
Thank you for visiting Cambodia!
You done a fantastic job with your iPhone Alina. Thanks for all the information. Amazing how nature can take over.👍😊🇰🇭
Thank you so much 🤗
I loved Ta Prohm the best! But blown away by the detail. Loving Koh Rong now and will check out Kampot after your video too
Lucky! I really wanted to check out Koh Rong but prices were super high near the New Year.
Nice video and beautiful country
Definitely one of the must see places on earth before you depart this earth 🤞
I can’t wait to go back thanks for current video 🫶
Love your beautiful video in Cambodia Thank you
Wow. Beutiful nature.😍
Spectacular 🇰🇭 🤗
Beautiful video
Wonderful ! Historical Hindu biggest old Temple. You are so lucky to visited this temple. 👍
Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭❤️😍
Thank for visiting cambodia 🇰🇭🙏
Well come to Cambodia thank you 😽❤❤❤❤
Welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤
Angkor Wat is the largest religious temple in the world ! Thanks for the information.