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Explore the mysterious beauty of the 'Castle of Women', the Queen's Palace, in Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat, an ancient site known as one of the seven wonders of the world, has always been a sacred place in the hearts of travelers. The most mysterious place is the 📍【Queen's Palace】. 👸The Queen's Palace (Banteay Srei), meaning 'Castle of Women'. It is a Hindu temple located about 21km northeast of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, next to Lychee Mountain, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The Queen's Palace is a magnificent building made of red sandstone. 👍The exquisite sandstone lintels and pediment are the most famous. The pediment stands on a square door frame. The pediment of the Queen's Palace is particularly large compared to the door frame, majestic. 🎯The most famous is the bas-relief of the 'Dance of Angels'. These bas-reliefs are hand-carved by stonemasons, and every detail is full of artistic beauty. It is said that the top of the Queen's Tower was once inlaid with a priceless ruby💎but it is now missing. The Queen's Palace in Angkor Wat is a palace full of mysterious beauty. It is not only an important historical and cultural site in Cambodia, but also a masterpiece of art. ⚠️The Queen's Palace is part of the outer circle of Angkor Wat, a bit far away, it is recommended to take a car 🚗It takes about 60 minutes to drive from Siem Reap. 🎫Ticket: Included in the ticket of Angkor Wat (For tickets🎫, please refer to other Angkor Wat guide sections, there are detailed introductions) ⏰Time: 7:30-17:30 If you come to Cambodia, don't miss this palace of mysterious beauty! Angkor Wat Queen's Palace Siem Reap·Siem Reap Province
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Posted: Feb 10, 2024
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