Explore the fragile remains of Baphuon Temple, a three-tiered "temple mountain" of the once great Khmer Empire. The 11th-century structure represented Mt. Meru, home of the Hindu gods; for centuries it remained in disrepair until French-led archaeologists initiated a painstaking restoration, completed in 2011. Today, you can roam around five levels of the temple, which once housed libraries, sandstone galleries, many Buddha images, and a central sanctuary. Once you reach the summit via steep timber steps, you can enjoy the picturesque panoramic view of the entire complex and skyscraping trees. Bring hats, water, and good shoes, especially during hot and humid days, to endure all the climbing. Arrange your visit to Baphuon Temple and discover more family-friendly attractions in Siem Reap using our Siem Reap trip planning site.
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This temple is just up from Bayon Temple, where this temple adjoins the southern enclosure of the Royal Palace. Some climbing of staircases, which provide some great views of the complex and...
This temple is just up from Bayon Temple, where this temple adjoins the southern enclosure of the Royal Palace. Some climbing of staircases, which provide some great views of the complex and... more »
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This temple is just up from Bayon Temple, where this temple adjoins the southern enclosure of the royal palace. Some climbing of staircases, which provide some great views of the complex and...
This temple is just up from Bayon Temple, where this temple adjoins the southern enclosure of the royal palace. Some climbing of staircases, which provide some great views of the complex and... more »
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I liked the raises pathway feature across what appeared to have one been a larger water feature? There are reflecting pools on either side. As you ascend and look down at the step levels, the feat..... more
I liked the raises pathway feature across what appeared to have one been a larger water feature? There are reflecting pools on either side. As you ascend and look down at the step levels, the feat..... more »
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Though Angkor Wat is the most well known and publish temple in Siem Reap, I'll admit that a few others were my favorite. Angkor Wat is great, but keep in mind that your ticket gets you past checkpoints all around north of Angkor Wat also. Don't miss out on at least a dozen more than are even better than Angkor Wat, at least in my opinion. I added a few photos, though many other reviewers have included a nice collection of pictures on Google maps reviews. Check them all out, surely you'll be amazed to visit this site. 😎🙏🏻
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Fascinating! People who are afraid of heights are not recommended to climb up. In this place, you need to cover your shoulder and wear the appropriate attire before entering the temple. Wear a scarf without a motif of animals is not allowed. - better to have a plain scarf instead.
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A great addition to any Angkor visit. The temple is accessible and you can reach the top of it by climbing some steep steps up. There are handrails so most people may manage but it’s maybe not so doable for anyone with mobility challenges. Either way though you can visit the temple and see around the outside and cross the long walkway that leads up to it. The walls here are lovely, many carvings in the stone as with a lot of places at Angkor and it’s also relatively quiet. I only passed a couple of people my entire time circling it.
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beautiful sprawling promenades and partially collapsed walkways and pillars make up this fantastic temple designed to be a mountain. commissioned by Udayadityavarman II, and dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva, It is the archetype of the Baphuon style with intricate carvings covering every available surface. fantastic facades and per acúlate plinths come together in elongated stretches of stone and towering concentric walls to make up this beautiful expanse of religious decadence. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the angkor thom area, the views of the southern walkway from the top are immense, and the design of the temple is a nice difference from many others in the surrounding area.
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Fewer visitors than most temples. Calm. Nice, clear views. Tip: Take a pleasant, cooler, shaded walk bordering the forest from the back to the top.
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