Angkor Wat is on most traveller’s bucket-list, but only the intrepid ones venture into the beautiful surrounding countryside. Experience what few others get to: see stunning jungle-covered temples, trek through a pristine stretch of forest and a travel by zip line for a bird’s-eye view of the jungle canopy. head for Baray Reach Dak. A local community guide will explain how this baray (artificial body of water) has been transformed into a nature reserve. After heavy flooding in 2007, the community decided to promote the area as a tourism site to help preserve traditional lifestyles and create jobs. Chat with the local guide while traveling by boat trip to Neak Poan temple. Then explore Preah Khan Temple, an ancient temple similar in style to Ta Prohm but with far fewer visitors. Enjoy breath-taking views of the trees and be on the lookout for the monkeys and birds that live high in the treetops. There are 10 zip lines in total, with the longest being 350 metres. There are also suspended sky bridges and even a chance to abseil from a tree.