At the eastern entrance to the 9th-century temple, Prasat Phnom Krom (Khmer: ប្រាសាទភ្នំក្រោម), an array of remnants from a Buddhist Terrace can be seen. Buddhist Terrace is a term used on this site for Theravada Buddhist structures from the late/post-Angkorian era, they may also be called preah vihear, prah vihar, or vihara. In the collection … Read more
Preah Enkosei Temple, was built (or at least restored) in the 10th century under the reign of King Rajendravarman II (r. 944-968), whilst the pagoda we see today dates to at least prior to 1941. However, the site also has a collection of sima stones in differing styles lying around in different spots, although I … Read more
Prasat Kravan (Khmer: ប្រាសាទក្រវាន់) is a 10th-century temple consisting of five brick towers. Meanwhile, one tower features a pedestal flanked by sema stone, indicating the site may have been in use in the late/post-Angkor era under Theravada Buddhism. Also notable is the building/terrace of which only its base remains on the southeast side of the … Read more
Located inside the outermost enclosure on the west side, and south of the causeway of Ta Prohm temple, sits a Buddhist Terrace structure from a later era, suggested to be around the late Angkor/early post-Angkorian era. The rectangular terrace sits on an east-west axis with a raised pedestal/balan at its western end. This balan appears … Read more
Located inside the third enclosure of Banteay Kdei temple, on the eastern side south of the causeway, are the remnants of a Buddhist Terrace and what may be a chedi or reliquary. It’s thought that both would post date the 12th-13th century date of the site and belong to the late/post-Angkor era. The terrace is … Read more
Located on the west side of Preah Khan, inside the outer enclosure and north of the causeway, are the remnants of a Buddhist Terrace likely constructed in the late/post-Angkor era, long after the temple’s 12th-13th century heyday. The rectangular area formed by laterite, most likely sourced from the temple proper, is demarcated by sandstone leaf-shaped … Read more
The remains here are part of a group that was surveyed in the early 1900s and labelled “Groupe n° 5”. The site has been surveyed in recent times under the Angkor Vihara Project and given the identifier ATV030. Further to the east are two more sites that make up Group 5, which are ATV028 and … Read more
Located south of the East Gate Road, east of the Bayon Temple, is an unusual Buddhist Terrace structure that was recorded by Henri Marchal in 1918 and, in recent times, has been under research by the Angkor Vihara Project. The Buddhist Terrace structures of the late/post-Angkorian era found throughout Angkor Thom and surrounding sites typically … Read more
Located in the forest area south of the East Gate Road, Monument 65 is a Buddhist Terrace suggested to be from the late Angkor/post-Angkor era. On visiting in October 2025, the site is heavily overgrown but what can be seen is the outline of an elongated laterite terrace, demarcated by double leaf-shaped sema, still standing … Read more
Located on the northwestern side of Siem Reap city, the site is known to locals as Prasat Kbal Romeas. The site features a large moat-surrounded mound that measures around 40m or so per side. There are traces of at least two small brick shrines towards the western end of this mound. Otherwise, there is not … Read more
Located around 2km southeast of the Old Market and Pub Street area of central Siem Reap, Satcha’s goal is to provide an incubator for local artisans. Those artisans include stone masons, wood sculptors, painters, weavers, and much more. The grounds here are an open, spacious, and incredibly inviting landscaped area with a trail that leads … Read more
Located a few minutes walk from the Old Market and Pub Street area of central Siem Reap, Artisans Angkor is a Cambodian social enterprise focused on reviving traditional Khmer craftsmanship. Those crafts include stone and wood carving, silk production, weaving, lacquering, and silver plating. You can visit the craft workshops, and there are even guides … Read more
Prasat Reach Chuntal is located in the central area of Siem Reap city, in the commune (now Sangkat) of Kok Chak. Surrounded by homes, it features large square laterite blocks, perhaps forming the basement of the temple that was seemingly largely built in brick according to the rubble seen at the site. There are traces … Read more
Labelled on Google Maps as Two Pursat Pagoda, it’s a monastery with a relatively new pagoda. A small shrine beside the pagoda houses a number of remnants, some look old, some look ancient, in particular, what looks like the head of Avalokiteshvara. Another two shrines house local folklore icons, Preah Ko Preah Keo and another … Read more
Offering an eclectic and fascinating collection of modern history including rare bicycles, Penny-farthing of UK, USA and Australian variants, motorised bikes, scooters, a few big motos, watches, currency, cameras, clocks, phonographs, and much much more. It’s one of the must-visit attractions in Siem Reap beyond the temples. It’s a private museum and surprisingly large, we … Read more
A smaller peaceful monastery featuring an ornate pagoda with beautifully decorated doors and pediments. The eastern entrance is fronted by two cows, or preah ko, while the western entrance is fronted by pairs of horses and elephants. The prayer hall beside the pagoda is quite characterful, if you look up around the eaves you can … Read more
Located on the way to Angkor Archeological Park via Apsara Road. A rural wat with not too much happening bar the newish and quite beautiful Vihear. Location: Several minutes out of the city center on the Apsara Road towards Angkor
Also known as Svay Romiet Pagoda, it is located in a scenic spot by the southern edge of the West Baray.
Location of an ancient temple site that retains an outline of its original moat with an east-facing entrance and seemingly one solitary piece of sandstone placed in a contemporary shrine which is perhaps a remnant of the ancient temple that once stood at the site long ago. That said, it’s quite likely the base foundation … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located just northwest of the northwest corner of the Angkor Thom Moat. Photos from 2019
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located west of the Siem Reap city center. Photos from 2019
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located just north of central Siem Reap city along the route to Angkor Archeological Park. It is also a remembrance site for victims of the Khmer Rouge era. These photos from 2019
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located around 3km south of the Siem Reap city center. A new pagoda has been under construction for some time. These photos are from 2019
Also recorded as Wat Prasat Kork Chak/Kouk Chak carrying the same name as the nearby ancient temple located around 200m to the north. It is a contemporary pagoda and monastery which is quite pretty.
Also recorded as Brasart Pagoda, Antrea Temple Pagoda, Wat Prasat Indra, and Wat Kork Batri. it is a contemporary pagoda and monastery. It is located west of the Siem Reap city center and features a beautiful hall capped with stupa. A new hall is being built which will feature a grand bronze seated Buddha which … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located in central Siem Reap city. Featuring a stupa storing the remains of victims of the Khmer Rouge.
Also recorded as Wat Chork/Chawk, a contemporary monastery and pagoda located west of the central area of Siem Reap city. Featuring a lot of sculptures depicting local Buddhist narratives.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located south central area of Siem Reap city and east of the Siem Reap River. Dating to the early-mid-19th century, it’s now over 100 years old I believe. It’s one of the older pagodas that used a lot of wood in its construction that’s been well preserved. This can be seen … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located south central area of Siem Reap city and east of the Siem Reap River.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located south central area of Siem Reap city and east of the Siem Reap River. The site dates back to the late 19th-early-20th century. The site also features two grand chedi, which I believe house the remains of prior head monks. It might not be noticed at first, but it features … Read more