Virtual
Reality
Tour for VR Headsets:
There
is also a version of
this tour that works in VR
headsets, such as Google Cardboard, and it works with both iPhones as
well as on Android smartphones. It can
be accessed by scanning the QR code on the left. If you are viewing
this on a mobile phone, you may access the VR tour by following this link.
For iOS devices: scan QR
code with device camera app, tap on prompt to open Safari, select
"allow device motion" and on the next prompt "allow access to motion
orientation." Turn device to landscape mode and a split screen will
appear. When the screen turns white, swipe up for fullscreen and place
device in headset. Here is a video of
how to do this--it is simpler
than it sounds! [Video opens in a separate window-close window to
return to page]
For Android devices:
use the phone's camera to scan the QR code, and then select the tour
you want to visit. Wait for the tour to load. Tour will appear in a
split screen, and tap on the "X" and the bottom menu to go fullscreen.
Turn the phone to portrait mode, place in headset and enjoy the tour. Here is a video of how to do this--it is simpler than it sounds!
[Video
opens in a separate window-close window to return to page]
VR Angkor Thom:
This tour takes virtual visitors
through some
of the most famous temples in Siem Reap, as well as some that visitors
rarely see. The tour begins at the Southern Gate and proceeds in a
clockwise fashion around the walled city of Angkor Thom.
There
are embedded photographs, videos and maps that offer a more detailed
view of the site.
Here
is a "Teaser" Trailer of the Tour
Virtual Tour of Angkor Thom
Temples
Virtual
Reality
Tour for VR Headsets:
There
is also a version of
this tour that works in VR
headsets, such as Google Cardboard, and it works with both iPhones as
well as on Android smartphones. It can
be accessed by scanning the QR code on the left. If you are viewing
this on a mobile phone, you may access the VR tour by following this link.
For iOS devices: scan QR
code with device camera app, tap on prompt to open Safari, select
"allow device motion" and on the next prompt "allow access to motion
orientation." Turn device to landscape mode and a split screen will
appear. When the screen turns white, swipe up for fullscreen and place
device in headset. Here is a video of
how to do this--it is simpler
than it sounds! [Video opens in a separate window-close window to
return to page]
For Android devices:
use the phone's camera to scan the QR code, and then select the tour
you want to visit. Wait for the tour to load. Tour will appear in a
split screen, and tap on the "X" and the bottom menu to go fullscreen.
Turn the phone to portrait mode, place in headset and enjoy the tour. Here is a video of how to do this--it is simpler than it sounds!
[Video
opens in a separate window-close window to return to page]
If you enjoyed these tours (and
especially if you have a VR
headset such as Google Cardboard), please consider visiting our
companion VR site, The Virtual Traveler,
which features desktop and VR headset tours from around the
world.
in 2016 Dale began experimenting with 360-degree
cameras that shoot
spherical photos. Next
came
learning how to link the panoramas and
adding photos, maps, and videos. The result was a 360-degree tour that
added a whole new dimension to the idea of a virtual tour; these were
designed for desktops, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The next step
was to make the tours more fully immersive, using VR headsets with
smartphones. After experimenting with standalone apps, we have settled
on VR tours hosted on Seekbeak.com,
which allows tour creations to be
adapted to virtual reality headsets like those shown to the right. The
tours of both Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom now feature a VR option
which may be accessed via the QR code below each tour. 