For decades, the preservation of Angkor - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - has been a global mission. Among the many contributors, China has played a vital and growing role.

In this documentary, we journey deep into the jungles of northwest Cambodia to uncover a long-forgotten treasure at the heart of Angkor Thom: the Royal Palace, once home to the Khmer kings.

Today, a Chinese-Cambodian team is carefully bringing this sacred place back to life, one stone at a time.

Click to watch a story of heritage, humility, and shared humanity.

A Miao Xiaojuan Studio Film

A Xinhua News Agency Production