Temples of Angkor - Angkor Archaeological Park

Temples

Our temple overview covers all of the important sites within Angkor Archaeological Park. Expanding more than 400 square kilometers, the park contains many temple complexes that are wonderful to experience. The park was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, and ongoing restoration has made it a visitor-friendly destination. Our guide will review and inform you on the best temples to visit within the park, including Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, and the legendary Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm complexes.

Temples

Angkor Wat

Anna McKeon - November 24, 2016

Angkor Wat is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia. The largest religious monument in the world, it is arguably one of the most...

Temples

Angkor Thom

Anna McKeon - November 23, 2016

An easy mistake made by many visitors to Cambodia, is that Angkor Thom is “another temple”. It’s not, it’s a whole city. “Angkor” means...

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Ta Prohm

Anna McKeon - November 22, 2016

When Lara Croft and Tomb Raider pushed Hollywood images of Ta Prohm temple into cinemas around the world in 2001, they consolidated the case...

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Phnom Bakheng

Chris - November 21, 2016

Phnom Bakheng is a temple mountain in honor of the Hindu god Shiva and one of the oldest temples in the Angkor Archaeological Park....

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Banteay Kdei

Siemreap.net - November 16, 2016

In stark contrast to the often overwhelmingly crowded and popular Angkorian ruins, Banteay Kdei is peaceful and quiet. Its name means “Citadel of Chambers”,...

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Preah Khan

Siemreap.net - November 1, 2016

Preah Khan temple is located in the Angkor Archaeological Park and is still largely unrestored. It is one of the larger temple complexes within the historic...