Cambodia has presently become one of the most wanted tourist locations because of its ancient and traditional values which are greatly respected and esteemed. There several factors why an individual might be urged to visit Cambodia. It has many tourists' attractions like Rotanakiri-Minorities, Preah Vihear, Sihanoukville-Coastal Beach, Angkor Wat-7th World Wonder, Phnom Penh City, Battambang, Banteay Chhmar Temple, Kratie-Home of freshwater Dolphins and many more to see. Well amongst all these wonderful historic and cultural locations along with beaches and wonderful cities, Angkor Wat is now termed as 7th World Wonder.



Angkor Wat temples were built by Khmer civilization from 802 to 1220 AD, which have confirmed to be the most stunning ancient memorials in the world and a remarkable achievement by the humankind. Presently the Angkor Wat temples comprise more than hundreds of stone sculptures are actually the remnants of the past ancient and social capital. The other amazing designings like the palaces, houses, roads etc were built from the wood that is hard to be found in present times.

Angkor Wat is considered to be the holy land from the historic time and was devoted to Lord Vishnu. Angkor Wat is the principle temple which was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 1100s for more than a period of thirty years and tributes Lord Vishnu. It is one of the finest preserved and a biggest monument in the world. The relics depict Hindu custom in its architectural cosmology. Angkor Wat is placed to the south of Angkor Tomb and around 4 miles to the north of Siem Reap and the original entrance is from the gate positioned in the west.

Angkor Wat includes a large temple that depicts Mt. Meru which is of significant mythological importance and the five walls and moats represents a chain of mountains as well as the celestial waterbody. This was the place where the funeral and the last rituals of the King Suryavarman II, were conducted. The location and the built of the temple is geometrically accurate with the large compound's small extents that are aligned exactly along the Earths unreal axis (North-South axis) and the East-West axis are purposefully inclined to an angle of 0.75 degree to provide its observers an astonishing wish to view the Equinox for three days during the spring season.

The natural heritage often magnetizes a huge number of visitors from all over the world. As Angkor Wat looks the west, it is quite bright during the afternoon. Bounded by jungles and cloudy most of the times give the seventh World Wonder an awesome appearance, and it is a proven fact that you are never prepared to leave the place. The Cambodians suggested the style name for this historical huge memorial. It is one of the sacred locations of the world as its natural beauty will cherish in your minds throughout.

Now don't you feel like packing your baggage and flying to Cambodia. There are many more valid causes to visit Cambodia but Angkor Wat is one of the best reason to visit your dream destination. So it is wise to plan a trip to Cambodia and sense the real wonder and huge legendary temples devoted to Lord Vishnu at Angkor Wat.