Explore the temples of Angkor on bicycle. Avoid the crowds by cycling the lesser-travelled paths with experienced guides to visit famous sites in Angkor at off-peak hours and lesser-known temples that are magical because of their solitude.
After breakfast at your hotel, depart at 07:00 for the Angkor Archaeological Park. The cycling route begins at the remote West Gate of Angkor Thom. Of the five gates of the great city of Jayavarman VII, this is one of the most unrestored.
From here, follow a single-track trail along the top of the enclosure wall surrounding the great city of Angkor Thom and through forested areas of the park. Once reaching the North Gate of the city, follow the road to the expansive and jungle-clad Preah Khan. Visit Preah Khan “The Sacred Sword”, built in the late-12th century in honour of King Jayavarman VII’s father. This massive temple complex originally had a population of 97,840 in its service.
Another forested trail leads through an ancient Baray, over a swinging bridge, and past the Angkor Park plant nursery to the entrance to the crumbling ruins of Ta Nei. Continue through the forest to Takeo temple and then find a small track leading back into the forest towards the Gate of the Dead, the East Gate of Angkor Thom that is only accessible by dirt trails and roads.
From there, again follow the trail along the top of the Angkor Thom Wall, stopping at Prasat Chrung, which overlooks the corner of the city moat, before continuing your ride to the popular South Gate of Angkor Thom.
Exit Angkor Thom through the South Gate. Visit the impressive brick towers of Prasat Bei, built in the 10th century and then climb the pyramid temple of Baksei Chamkrong, the first pyramid built at Angkor, to see the beautiful carvings of historical interest. Tip: Be extremely careful climbing up the east staircase. The west stairs, on the back side of the temple, are less steep and less worn.
Return to Siem Reap town.
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