Baphuon, Angkor Archaeological Park
#6 among attractions in Angkor Archaeological Park
Facts and practical information
The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. ()
Angkor Archaeological Park Cambodia
Baphuon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, Baksei Chamkrong, Phimeanakas.
Angkor Thom temple with smiling facesBayon, Siem Reap
47 min walk • In the heart of Siem Reap, Cambodia, the ancient temple of Bayon stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Khmer Empire. This iconic 12th-century temple is renowned for its distinctive architectural feature: the serene and smiling stone faces that adorn its towers...
Ancient temple complex with sunset viewsPhnom Bakheng, Siem Reap
43 min walk • Phnom Bakheng is an emblematic temple standing majestically in the ancient city of Siem Reap, Cambodia. Perched atop a hill, it offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape, including the world-renowned Angkor Wat.
Pyramid-shaped temple in quiet settingBaksei Chamkrong, Siem Reap
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Remains of a 10th-century Hindu templePhimeanakas, Angkor Archaeological Park
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Ruins, Historical place, TempleAngkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park
47 min walk • The Royal Palace was first built by king Suryavarman I and used continuously from the 11th to the late 16th century AD. During that period, the area was transformed and restored several times.
TempleWest Mebon
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Ancient royal viewing platformTerrace of the Elephants, Angkor Archaeological Park
50 min walk • The Terrace of the Elephants is part of the walled city of Angkor Thom, a ruined temple complex in Cambodia. The terrace was used by Angkor's king Jayavarman VII as a platform from which to view his victorious returning army.
Carved 12th-century stone terraceTerrace of the Leper King, Siem Reap
52 min walk • The Terrace of the Leper King is located in the northwest corner of the Royal Square of Angkor Thom, Cambodia. It was built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII, though its modern name derives from a 15th-century sculpture discovered at the site.
RuinsTa Prohm Kel, Siem Reap
55 min walk • Ta Prohm Kel or Prohm Kel is a small ruined sandstone monument in Angkor archaeological park, Siem Reap province, Cambodia. Ta Prohm Kel was one of the 102 hospital chapels, some of which were already in existence, by King Jayavarman VII all over the empire.
Remains of an ancient Khmer structureKhleangs, Angkor Archaeological Park
54 min walk • The Khleangs are two buildings of unknown purpose on the east side of the Royal Square in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, located just behind the twelve towers of Prasat Suor Prat and separated by the royal route that leads from the Angkor Thom Royal Palace to the Victory Gate.
RuinsPreah Pithu, Angkor Archaeological Park
57 min walk • Preah Pithu is a group of five temples at Angkor, Cambodia. In fact they were in all probability not designed as a group. Despite their ruined state, the remains have good decorative carving and their semi-wooded setting is attractive and peaceful.
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