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Siem Reap Temples
The city of Siem Reap, Cambodia is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Angkor Wat and the ancient temples of Angkor. Most of the temples are located inside the Angkor Archaeological Park. The main park entrance and ticket booth is located just 5 km north of Siem Reap.
The most famous temples and ruins in the Angkor Archaeological Park are listed below by their location.
(The Bayon temple in Angkor Thom)
Temples inside the Angkor Archaeological Park
Temples in Central Angkor
Bayon, Bapuon, Elephant Terrace, Leper King Terrace, Phimeanakas & the Royal Palace, Prasat Suor Prat, Tep Pranam, Preah Palilay, Preah Pithu and the Khleangs
- Bakheng
- Ta Prohm Kel;
Temples in Eastern Angkor
- Bat Chum
- Ta Keo
- Ta Nei
- Ta Prohm
(Carvings of Apsara Dancers can be found all over Angkor)
Temples at Eastern Baray
- Pre Rup
Temples at North Eastern Angkor
- Khan
- Krol Ko
- Ta Som
Temples at the Western Baray
- Ak Yum
Temples at the North of the main Park
Temples of the Rolous Group East of Siem Reap
- Bakong
- Lolei
- Preah Ko
Temples South of Siem Reap
(The remote temple of Koh Ker can be reached in a half-day trip from Siem Reap)
Temples outside the Angkor Archaeological Park
Siem Reap is also the best base to explore the remote temples that are located outside the Angkor Archaeological Park. Beng Melea, Koh Ker, Banteay Chhmar as well as Phnom Kulen can be reached within in a half-day or day trip from Siem Reap. For a visit of Preah Khan of Kampong Svay better plan two days from Siem Reap. Those temples are not included in the temple pass and admission fee has to be paid separate.
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