Thommanon temple

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Thommanon is one of a pair of Hindu temples built during the reign of Suryavarman II (1113–1150) at Angkor, Cambodia.

Its location is 500m to the east of the Victory Gate of Angkor Thom and it’s opposite to the Chao Say Tevoda temple.This temple also has a moat surrounding.

Thommanon has two gates to enter its structure. The east gate which is the main entrance seems not completely finished while the west gate was well constructed. An addition, the west entrance structure has beautiful carvings in its pediment about Hindu legend. There’s an Agni shrine to the south of the central tower. Due to Thommanon was a Hindu temple, its lintels and pediments have carvings about Hindu myths such as: Ravana, a king of Demon, was shaking Mt.Kalasa to disturb Shiva and his followers’ meditation.

- Krisna, the 8th Vishnu’s reincarnation, was lifting up Mt. Govendana to protect the shepherds and their animals from Indra’s rainstorm.

- Shiva’s meditation at Himalaya Mountain as well as Ramayana.

Vietnam Laos Cambodia

18 days 17 nights

Ho Chi Minh > Mekong Delta > Tien Giang > Ho Chi Minh > Da Nang > Hoi An > Hue > Ha Noi > Ha Long Bay > Ninh Binh > Ha Noi > Luang Prabang ( Laos ) > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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Indochina countries ( Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia ) share a common cultural heritage yet possess their own unique personalities and histories as well. The French ruled this area, collectively known as Indochine, from the late 1800’s through the mid-20th century. The French influence still remains in some areas, mingling with the cultural influences of China and India.

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Travel from VietNam to Cambodia

14 days 13 nights

Ha Noi > Ninh Binh > Ha Long Bay > Ha Noi > Da Nang > Hoi An > Hue > Ho Chi Minh > Vinh Long > Ho Chi Minh > Siemreap ( Cambodia )

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A trip with lively images and major sites of the two countries in Indochina such as: beautiful landscapes of Vietnam, and Cambodian temples of Angkor Wat. Hotels with good comfort, a visit throughout Angkor and many original services will bring you an excellent balance in this area in terms of history. The tour will bring you to the extraordinary Indochina which is endowed generously by the nature. The timeless beauty of Halong Bay and majestic banks of the Mekong River are combined perfectly to the refinement of Hue Mausoleums and various Khmer’s temples of Angkor. On the way from Vietnam to Cambodia you will go from rapture to dazzling and have unforgettable memories in this area.

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