A Buddha statue brings life to the stone remnants of Angkor Thom. Unfortunately, the poverty and strife that has gripped Cambodia since the 1970s has led to the pervasive looting of temples, leaving only a few hints of the region's previous glory.
The daily rhythms of ancient Angkor Wat, capital of the famed Khmer kingdom, come to life with an interactive time line, photo gallery, and feature article from National Geographic magazine.
Take a trip and explore the Southeast Asian nation of Cambodia from Angkor Wat, the capital of the region's ancient Khmer empire, to Phnom Penh, the modern-day capital city.
The royal city of Loang Prabong in Laos is also known as the “City of the Golden Buddha,” which offers visitors an array of lovely temples and a serene pace.
