Also known as Beng Thom, an East-West oriented basin measuring 350 x 180 m. Linked to Rong Ta Dev, a hole for runoff flows in the outer wall of Angkor Thom. The basin also features a series of smaller basins to its east where there are also remains of an ancient site known as Terrace … Read more
Located on the western side of Siem Reap city, the site is also known as Prasat Kork Tavaing. It features the remains of what appears to be a circa 10th-11th century sandstone temple that featured a single shrine, an annex building (library), an enclosure wall, an entrance pavilion, and a moat. Quite noticeable is the … Read more
A small brick temple built over a laterite base structure. Whilst there is not a lot to see with the main body of the tower no longer, it is still interesting, at least for temple geeks. The site opens with ascending stairs from the east and what would have been an unusual chambered style of … Read more
One of the four prasats that sit at each corner of Angkor Thoms outer wall, this one is located on the northwest corner. You can walk to the site along the top of Angkor Thoms outer wall starting from either Angkor Thom’s north or west gate. The trail is suitable for walking and on foot … Read more
One of the four prasats that sit at each corner of Angkor Thoms outer wall. This one is located on the southwest corner. This is the perhaps most beautiful of all of the “prasat chrungs” and can be a popular spot mostly only known to locals. It offers beautiful views over the moat and a … Read more
A group of two small brick temples aligned north-south and open to the east. The south tower built is built on a high base of bricks with a sandstone doorway topped with lintel having a representation of Indra on Airavata. It is preceded by a laterite path. The north tower has reduced to a mound … Read more
A laterite shelter that once housed an inscribed stele. The inscription is registered under K. 282.
A laterite shelter that once housed an inscribed stele. The inscription is registered under K. 283.
Scant remains of a laterite and sandstone terrace that are close by and may be related to this terrace.
Phimeanakas (Khmer: ប្រាសាទភិមានអាកាស) is another of the grand pyramid-based state-temples that was the common archetype of the 8-11th century. Located inside the ancient Royal Palace of Angkor Thom, it is a grand three-tiered pyramid with a rectangular base whose corners are mounted with stone elephants and staircases flanked by lions which lead up to a … Read more
One of the four prasats that sit at each corner of Angkor Thom’s outer wall. Located on the northeast corner, this one is a small but ornate sandstone temple featuring a small sandstone building (stele shelter) to the east which housed a stele with an inscription (registered as K.547). The inscription on the stele features … Read more
One of the four prasats that sit at each corner of Angkor Thom’s outer wall. This one is located on the southeast corner. You can reach the site by a 20 min walk along the top of the wall from the south gate of Angkor Thom. It is also a place where you can watch … Read more
An uncleared site with scant remains of what was a small brick temple built on a foundation laterite (via Cisark). Two large pedestals can still be seen at the site, other sandstone remains, along with laterite blocks, and a red sandstone block. Gallery
Located around 500m east of Ta Keo temple and situated on the western bank of the Eastern Baray is a large terrace structure known as Don Mao/Duan Mao. It’s a large stepped structure constructed of laterite, possibly as a landing jetty/pier for the East Baray (akin to Srah Srang), while noting that there is another … Read more
A large baray (lake) measuring 3.5 km x 1 km with Neak Pean temple at its center. On its western edge, there is a terrace that led to Preah Khan Temple.
Located inside Angkor Thom and around 180m east of the Royal Palace and its terraces, Sour Prat is a set of twelve monumental and mysterious laterite towers. They stand in front of the north and south Khleangs with six towers on each side of Victory Avenue (the causeway that leads to Victory Gate). While they … Read more
Located east of the Sour Prat towers it’s a basin measuring 90 X 50 m with stepped laterite sides.
Located on the northeastern side of Siem Reap city, Wat Brasat Tramneak is a contemporary monastery and pagoda that was built upon the location of the ancient temple known as Prasat Tram Neak. In a site report from 1930, the various remnants of the ancient temple were noted (see images below) with the style of … Read more
A modern monastery (Puthan Nokor Reach Thorm Meta Pagoda) on the ancient temple site features a large moat, while the only remnants to be seen are several sandstone plinths and pieces. Gallery
Located west of the Royal Palace inside Angkor Thom, Trâpeang Don Meas is a 450 m long basin in a cruciform shape. While there is not much to look at, bar a curious piece of sandstone and it being a nice natural spot, you can reach here by following a trail heading eastward off the … Read more
Prasat Angkor Wat, or Angkor Wat Temple, is one of the largest religious monuments in the world, featuring a spectacular moat that encloses temple grounds with grand entrances and causeways leading to the massive multi-level, multi-towered ornate sandstone temple. It’s the main attraction of the massive Angkor Archaeological Park of Siem Reap and the nation … Read more
A small boutique market featuring locally handmade goods including crafts and local foods. It’s not huge, but well worth a visit for the interesting handmade items that you won’t see at the other major markets. This market was formerly located at Kings Road Angkor. Address: Oum Khun St, Oknha Oum-Chhay St, Krong Siem ReapOpen: Some … Read more
