Our big circuit tour
We hired Tobi, the man who drove us from Phnom Phen to Siem Reap, as our driver for touring the Angkor Temples. The big circuit covers the temples further out from Siem Reap and Angkor Wat. He charged us $60 for the big circuit and $50 for the small circuit. This was a little more than the going rate for tuk-tuks which is $25 & $15, but we thought it was worth it to ride in an airconditioned van. Both days the temperature was in the low 100’s!
Banteay Srei
A 10th century temple mainly dedicated to the Hindu god Siva – God of Destruction. The temple is built largely of red sandstone.
Boeng Mealea
Was built as a Hindu temple, but some carvings depict Buddhist motifs. It’s estimated to be built in the early 12th century, but otherwise the history is unknown.
Bakong
A 9th century temple dedicated to the god Shiva.
