See the stunning temples of Angkor Thom on a half-day afternoon tour, traveling by typical tuk tuk. Following a pick-up from your Siem Reap hotel, drive to the royal city and former capital of the Khmer Empire to walk among the ornate temples of Bayon and Baphuon. Upon arrival, enter the city through the impressive South Gate, and drive towards Bayon Temple. At first glance the temple is nothing more than a shapeless mass of stones. Get closer, and you will see enigmatic faces carved on the temple walls, depicting scenes of Khmer life. Continue to the Terrace of the Elephants to see where the Khmer kings viewed their victorious armies as they returned to the citadel. Next, look at the detailed carvings of the Terrace of the Leper King, winding your way along a narrow passage that leads to the 3-tiered Temple of Baphuon, dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva.