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Cambodia has recently become one of the most desired tourist spot due to its historical and traditional ethics which are highly valued and esteemed. There a number of reasons why a person might be enforced to visit Cambodia. It has a lot of 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 among all these amazing ancient and traditional places along with beaches and wonderful cities, Angkor Wat is now known as 7th World Wonder.

Angkor Wat temples were created by Khmer society from 802 to 1220 AD, which have confirmed to be the most astonishing historical memorials in the world and a significant attainment by the mankind. Presently the Angkor Wat temples comprise more than hundreds of stone structures are basically the remains of the past historical and social colonial. The other astonishing structures like the palaces, houses, roads etc were built from the wood that is difficult to be found in recent times.

Angkor Wat is considered to be the sacred land from the ancient time and was dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Angkor Wat is the principle temple which was made by King Suryavarman II in the early 1100s for more than a period of thirty years and honors Lord Vishnu. It is one of the best preserved and a biggest monument in the world. The relics reveal Hindu culture in its architectural cosmology. Angkor Wat is situated 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 comprises a huge temple that represents Mt. Meru which is of great mythological importance and the five walls and moats represents a chain of mountains as well as the celestial ocean. This was the spot where the funery and the last rites of the King Suryavarman II, were conducted. The position and the formation of the temple is geometrically perfect with the large compound's small dimensions that are positioned perfectly along the Earths imaginary axis (North-South axis) and the East-West axis are purposefully diverted to an angle of 0.75 degree to offer its observers an astonishing wish to view the Equinox for three days during the spring season.

The natural legacy often magnetizes a huge number of visitors from the entire world. As Angkor Wat faces the west, it is well lit during the afternoon. Bounded by jungles and cloudy most of the times give the seventh World Wonder an awesome look, and it is a proven truth that you are never ready to leave the location. The Cambodians suggested the modern name for this legendary huge monument. It is one of the holy locations of the world as its natural beauty will relish in your minds throughout.

Now don't you feel like packing your baggage and flying to Cambodia. There are many more genuine causes to visit Cambodia but Angkor Wat is one of the finest reason to visit your dream destination. So it is wise to prepare a trip to Cambodia and experience the true wonder and great legendary temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu at Angkor Wat.