Angkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park

Name: Angkor Thom
Address: The Bayon Complex, Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia

#5 among attractions in Angkor Archaeological Park

Ruins, Historical place, Temple

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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. Recent excavations have revealed many remains, such as a 10th-century temple which was built by a minister to Yasovarman I, was probably considered to be this minister's residence. ()

Abandoned: XVI centuryLength: 1919 ftWidth: 807 ftCoordinates: 13°26'29"N, 103°51'32"E

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The Bayon ComplexAngkor Archaeological Park Cambodia

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Day trips

Angkor Thom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bayon, Phnom Bakheng, Baksei Chamkrong, Phimeanakas.

~40 ftS
Angkor Thom temple with smiling faces
Bayon, Siem Reap
1 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...
1.2 miS
Ancient temple complex with sunset views
Phnom Bakheng, Siem Reap
32 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.
1.1 miS
Pyramid-shaped temple in quiet setting
Baksei Chamkrong, Siem Reap
29 min walk • Baksei Chamkrong is a historic temple that stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Siem Reap, Cambodia. This ancient Hindu temple, which translates to "The Bird Who Shelters Under Its Wings," is located near the famous Angkor Wat and is part of the...
~1930 ftNW
Remains of a 10th-century Hindu temple
Phimeanakas, Angkor Archaeological Park
10 min walk • Phimeanakas or Vimeanakas at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu temple in the Khleang style, built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman, then completed by Suryavarman I in the shape of a three tier pyramid as a Hindu temple.
~1680 ftN
Ancient royal viewing platform
Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Archaeological Park
9 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.
0.4 miN
Carved 12th-century stone terrace
Terrace of the Leper King, Siem Reap
12 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.
0.6 miE
Temple
Mangalartha, Siem Reap
16 min walk • Mangalartha, or East Tob Temple or Monument 487, is a tiny Hindu temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, south of Victory Way, at the end of a track in the jungle which begins some 300 m before the Victory Gate.
0.4 miN
Remains of an ancient Khmer structure
Khleangs, Angkor Archaeological Park
12 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.
0.5 miN
Ruins
Preah Pithu, Angkor Archaeological Park
14 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.
0.5 miN
Ruins, Temple
Tep Pranam, Angkor Archaeological Park
13 min walk • Tep Pranam is a temple with a giant seated Buddha, built from sandstone blocks is still worshiped here. The interior of the figure re-uses many stone blocks while the head appears somewhat later.
~1930 ftNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Preah Palilay, Angkor Archaeological Park
10 min walk • Preah Palilay is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, 400 m north-west of Phimeanakas. This small Buddhist sanctuary in the wooded area north of the Royal palace in Angkor Thom has a number of attractive features and is well worth the short detour.

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Which popular attractions are close to Angkor Thom?

Nearby attractions include Bayon, Siem Reap (1 min walk), Angkor Thom, Angkor Archaeological Park (4 min walk), Terrace of the Elephants, Angkor Archaeological Park (9 min walk), Phimeanakas, Angkor Archaeological Park (10 min walk).