Volcanic eruptions, the world's largest Buddhist resort, sank the pagodas and hid them in dense tropical jungles for nearly a thousand years, until they were cleared out in the early 19th century. The Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal of India and Angkor Wat of Cambodia are known as the four miracles of the ancient East. Elephants can be ridden in the scenic area, and the children have experienced one.