📍Cambodia. Terrace of the Elephants | Elephants standing quietly in Angkor Wat

At the end of the ancient Khmer city, elephants stand in a row, as if awaiting the return of their king from a thousand years ago.

The Terrace of the Elephants is a majestic yet silent relic of Angkor.

This was once where kings reviewed their armies, held ceremonies, and conducted parades.

Today, stone carvings of elephant trunks hang quietly on either side of the stone walls, as if bearing witness to the passage of time and the lingering shadows of glory.

Walking along these stone steps, each slab bears the marks of time.

Light and shadows filter through the trees onto the terraces, inviting one to pause and converse with the silent stone elephants.

Ancient civilizations constantly remind us:

Impermanence and eternity are never in conflict.

It is the quiet yet profound moments of our journey that are most moving.

🧭 Travel Information | Terrace of the Elephants

・Location: Located in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, north of Bayon Temple
・Construction Period: Built around the 12th century for the Khmer King Jayavarman VII
・Opening Hours: 6:00 AM–5:30 PM (Morning visits are recommended to avoid crowds and high temperatures)
・Transportation: Accessible by tuk-tuk from downtown Siem Reap, approximately 20 minutes
・Ticket Information: Included with the Angkor Wat Pass (1-, 3-, or 7-day tickets available)