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Preah Khan Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
Preah Khan a "Sacred Sword" is a grand 12th-century temple complex located in the Angkor region of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Built in 1191 by King Jayavarman VII on the site of a decisive military victory over the Cham invaders, the complex was dedicated to the king's father.
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Neak Pean
1h · Admission ticket not included
Neak Pean is a unique late 12th-century Mahayana Buddhist island temple built by King Jayavarman VII in the center of the Jayatataka Baray reservoir. Designed as a symbolic representation of the mythical Himalayan lake Anavatapta, it features a central lotus-shaped sanctuary surrounded by four interconnected square ponds. Its modern name, meaning "entwined serpents," comes from the two Naga snakes coiled around the base of the central island tower. Travelers cross a long wooden boardwalk over the reservoir's tranquil waters to reach this ancient healing center and sanctuary.
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Ta Som
45m · Admission ticket not included
Ta Som is a charming, late 12th-century Buddhist temple built by Jayavarman VII. Famous for its serene sacred atmosphere and smaller scale, its highlight is the iconic eastern outer gate, where the massive roots of a sacred fig tree dramatically strangle the ancient stone gopura.
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East Mebon
1h · Admission ticket not included
Built in 953 AD by King Rajendravarman II, East Mebon is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. Constructed on a former artificial island in the middle of the now-dry East Baray reservoir, it features a three-tiered pyramid layout topped by five brick towers. Key highlights include masterfully carved, two-meter-tall stone elephants guarding the corners of its lower tiers, along with detailed lintel carvings depicting Hindu deities.
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Pre Rup
1h · Admission ticket not included
Pre Rup is a dramatic 10th-century Hindu temple mountain built as the state temple of King Rajendravarman II. Constructed from warm-toned red brick, laterite, and sandstone, this pyramid-like sanctuary features five lotus-shaped towers that offering panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, making it one of the region's most popular less crowded spot.
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Banteay Srei
2h · Admission ticket not included
Known as the "Jewel of Khmer Art," Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. Celebrated for its miniature scale and exquisite, deep carvings preserved in soft pink sandstone, it offers some of the most intricate and detailed decorative craftsmanship in all of Angkor.
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Phnom Bakheng
2h · Admission ticket not included
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap, Cambodia Built in the late 9th century by King Yasovarman I, Phnom Bakheng is the founding state temple of the first capital city at Angkor, predating Angkor Wat by more than two centuries. Perched atop a natural hill, this Hindu temple mountain features a multi-tiered pyramid design representing Mount Meru, with its complex layout functioning as a symbolic astronomical calendar in stone. Today, it is best known for offering sweeping, panoramic views of the surrounding jungle, the Tonle Sap lake, and distant glimpses of Angkor Wat—making it one of the most famous locations in the region to watch the sunset.