West Baray is one of the greatest surviving examples of the sophisticated water-management system created by the Khmer Empire. Stretching across the landscape west of Angkor Thom, this enormous reservoir combines ancient history with peaceful water views and contemporary Cambodian life. Local families visit its banks to relax, swim, picnic and enjoy food beside the water. A West Baray & Rural Villages Tour takes travellers beyond Siem Reap’s famous temples to discover ancient