Mainland Southeast Asia holds many ancient and modern wonders, wonders that we can’t wait to explore with you. For 2020, Our vegan lgbt cruises through the Mekong River will take us to various wondrous sites in Vietnam and Cambodia, from the ancient Khmer structures of Phnom Penh to the metropolitan wonders of Ho Chi Minh City (Once known as Saigon.) On our third day of luxurious cruising, we will explore the physical legacy of one of the last kings of ancient Cambodia, the tranquil, jungle-taken city of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom History of Angkor Thom The city of Angkor Thom (“Great City” in Khmer) was constructed in the reign of the Khmer king Jayavarman VII, one of the last great rulers of ancient Cambodia. Jayavarman VII came to power by driving out invaders from Champa, solidifying his rule over the Khmer Empire at the ripe age of 61. For the rest of his reign, he initiated a vast amount of building projects, including the Bayon Temple at the heart of his new capital, but...