Can You See Angkor Wat in Your Lifetime Without That Butterfly?

A beautiful butterfly led a young French naturalist into a mysterious forest. The butterfly vanished, revealing the awe-inspiring sight of Angkor to the naturalist. Angkor Wat's ruins had been forgotten in the dense jungle for 400 years. Angkor Wat, meaning 'Temple of Vishnu,' was the state temple of the Angkor Empire, built in the 12th century by King Jayavarman II. However, due to wars, capital relocation, and other historical reasons, Angkor Wat was abandoned by the Khmer people and eventually covered by the forest, becoming unknown to the world. Interestingly, Angkor's history is also supplemented by the Yuan Dynasty envoy Zhou Daguan's 'The Customs of Cambodia.' Today, we visit to witness the struggle between gods and demons, admire exquisite art carvings, see the Buddha's light from the four-faced towers, and explore the churning of the ocean of milk that has lasted for millennia. We also see the Naga serpent deity, the tree hole from 'In the Mood for Love,' and the scenes where Jolie fought monsters in 'Tomb Raider.' Capture your own Angkor Wat moments! #AncientArchitectureTravel #TempleTour #AngkorWatCambodia