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    Cambodia Temple Encyclopedia — 40+ Temples & Ruins
    Explore 59+ Cambodian temples from pre-Angkorian to modern era. Filter by province, era, difficulty, and crowd level. The most comprehensive temple guide online.

    🛕 Cambodia Temple Encyclopedia

    Explore 59 temples and ancient ruins — from pre-Angkorian sanctuaries to modern pagodas.

    Filter by era, province, difficulty, or crowd level. Click any temple for a full guide.

    Era

    Province

    Difficulty

    Crowd Level

    Entry Fee

    Showing 59 of 59 temples

    Angkor Wat

    UNESCO

    អង្គរវត្ត

    The world's largest religious monument — a 162.6-hectare temple complex and Cambodia's national symbol, depicted on the flag.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy3–5 hours for thorough visit

    💰 Angkor Pass: $37/day, $62/3-day, $72/7-day

    Angkor Thom

    UNESCO

    អង្គរធំ

    The last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire — a 9 km² walled city containing the famous Bayon temple.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy3–4 hours (excluding Bayon interior)

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Bayon

    UNESCO

    បាយ័ន

    The enigmatic state temple with 216 serene stone faces gazing in all four directions from 54 gothic towers.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianmoderate1.5–2.5 hours

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Ta Prohm

    UNESCO

    តាព្រហ្ម

    The atmospheric "Tomb Raider temple" where massive silk-cotton and strangler fig trees dramatically engulf ancient stone walls.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy1–2 hours

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Banteay Srei

    UNESCO

    បន្ទាយស្រី

    A jewel of pink sandstone with the finest, most intricate carvings in all of Angkor — often called the "jewel of Khmer art."

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy1–1.5 hours

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Preah Khan

    UNESCO

    ព្រះខ័ន

    A vast monastic complex dedicated to Jayavarman VII's father — once home to over 100,000 officials and servants.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianmoderate1.5–2 hours

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Baphuon

    UNESCO

    បាពួន

    A massive five-tiered temple mountain with a stunning 200-meter elevated causeway and the world's largest reclining Buddha puzzle.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianmoderate45 min–1 hour

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Banteay Kdei

    UNESCO

    បន្ទាយក្តី

    A charming, less-visited Buddhist monastery with beautiful devata carvings and an atmospheric, intimate scale.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy30–60 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Pre Rup

    UNESCO

    ប្រែរូប

    A dramatic brick-and-laterite temple mountain — one of the best sunset viewpoints in the Angkor Archaeological Park.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianmoderate45 min–1 hour

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Ta Keo

    UNESCO

    តាកែវ

    An unfinished sandstone temple mountain with dramatically steep steps — the first temple built entirely of sandstone.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianchallenging30–45 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Neak Pean

    UNESCO

    នាគពាន់

    A unique island temple set in an artificial lake, representing the mythical Lake Anavatapta — a healing sanctuary.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy20–30 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Ta Som

    UNESCO

    តាសោម

    A small, charming temple with a spectacular strangler fig tree dramatically engulfing the eastern gopura.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy15–30 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    East Mebon

    UNESCO

    មេបុណ្យខាងកើត

    A temple originally on an island in a vast reservoir, featuring life-sized elephant statues at each corner level.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy30–45 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Banteay Samré

    UNESCO

    បន្ទាយសំរែ

    A beautifully restored "flat" temple with stunning lintels and pediments — one of the most complete temples in Angkor.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy30–45 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Phnom Bakheng

    UNESCO

    ភ្នំបាខែង

    The hilltop temple mountain offering the most famous sunset views over Angkor Wat and the Western Baray.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianmoderate1–1.5 hours (including hike)

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Beng Mealea

    បឹងមាលា

    A massive, largely unrestored jungle temple 65 km from Angkor — one of the most adventurous and atmospheric temple experiences.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianchallenging1–2 hours

    💰 $5 (separate from Angkor Pass)

    Koh Ker

    UNESCO

    កោះកេរ

    A remote former capital with a dramatic 36-meter stepped pyramid — Cambodia's newest UNESCO World Heritage Site (2023).

    Preah VihearClassical Angkorianmoderate2–3 hours for main sites

    💰 $15

    Preah Vihear

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ

    A spectacular cliff-edge temple perched 525 meters above the Cambodian plain — UNESCO World Heritage Site with breathtaking views.

    Preah VihearClassical Angkorianchallenging2–3 hours

    💰 $10 + motorcycle taxi up the cliff $5

    Thommanon

    UNESCO

    ធម្មានន្ទ

    A small, elegantly restored Hindu temple with beautiful devata carvings — one of a pair flanking the Victory Gate road.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy15–20 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Chau Say Tevoda

    UNESCO

    ចៅសាយទេវតា

    The "twin" of Thommanon, restored by China — with a distinctive raised causeway and fine narrative pediments.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy15–20 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Phimeanakas

    UNESCO

    ភិមានអាកាស

    The royal palace chapel of Angkor — where the king was said to sleep nightly with a serpent goddess.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianmoderate20–30 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Srah Srang

    UNESCO

    ស្រះស្រង់

    A beautiful royal bathing reservoir with an ornamental landing stage — one of Angkor's finest sunrise spots.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy15–30 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Preah Palilay

    UNESCO

    ព្រះបាលិលាយ

    A small, atmospheric Buddhist temple hidden in the forest within Angkor Thom — one of the best-kept secrets.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy10–20 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Kbal Spean

    ក្បាលស្ពាន

    A sacred river site with 1,000 lingas and Vishnu carvings sculpted directly into the riverbed — reached via a jungle trek.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianchallenging2–3 hours (including hike)

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Phnom Kulen

    ភ្នំគូលែន

    The sacred mountain where the Khmer Empire was founded in 802 AD — featuring a giant reclining Buddha, waterfalls, and river lingas.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianmoderate4–6 hours (full day trip)

    💰 $20 (foreigners)

    Roluos Group

    UNESCO

    រលួស

    The earliest major Angkorian temples — Bakong, Preah Ko, and Lolei — representing the dawn of Khmer monumental architecture.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianeasy1–2 hours for all three temples

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Sambor Prei Kuk

    UNESCO

    សំបូរព្រៃគុក

    Cambodia's oldest temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site — the capital of the pre-Angkorian Chenla kingdom.

    Kampong ThomPre-Angkorianmoderate2–3 hours

    💰 $3

    Phnom Chisor

    ភ្នំជីសរ

    A hilltop temple with panoramic views of the Cambodian countryside — an easy day trip from Phnom Penh.

    TakeoClassical Angkorianchallenging1.5–2 hours

    💰 Free

    Ta Prohm (Tonle Bati)

    តាព្រហ្ម ទន្លេបាទី

    Not the famous Angkor Ta Prohm — this lesser-known but beautifully carved temple sits beside a popular lake south of Phnom Penh.

    TakeoLate Angkorianeasy1–1.5 hours

    💰 $3

    Wat Banan

    វត្តបាណន

    Battambang's "mini Angkor Wat" — five towers atop a 400-meter hill with vine-covered ruins and sweeping valley views.

    BattambangClassical Angkorianchallenging1.5–2 hours

    💰 $2

    Wat Ek Phnom

    វត្តឯកភ្នំ

    A ruined Angkorian temple next to a giant modern Buddha statue — an atmospheric contrast of ancient and modern Cambodia.

    BattambangClassical Angkorianeasy30–45 minutes

    💰 Free

    Banteay Chhmar

    បន្ទាយឆ្មារ

    A massive, remote temple complex with face towers and unique multi-armed Avalokiteshvara carvings — Cambodia's most underrated temple.

    Banteay MeancheyLate Angkorianmoderate2–4 hours

    💰 $5

    Phnom Da

    ភ្នំដា

    One of Cambodia's oldest stone structures — a pre-Angkorian hilltop sanctuary in the ancient Funan heartland.

    TakeoPre-Angkorianmoderate2–3 hours (including Angkor Borei)

    💰 Free

    Wat Nokor Bachey

    វត្តនគរបាជ័យ

    An Angkorian temple uniquely integrated with a modern Buddhist pagoda built within and around its ancient walls.

    Kampong ChamLate Angkorianeasy30–45 minutes

    💰 Free

    Prasat Kravan

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទក្រវាន់

    Five brick towers containing rare interior brick bas-reliefs of Vishnu and Lakshmi — unique in Angkorian architecture.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianeasy15–20 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Preah Khan of Kampong Svay

    ព្រះខ័នកំពង់ស្វាយ

    The largest Angkorian temple complex by enclosed area — a truly remote, jungle-swallowed mega-site far from the tourist trail.

    Preah VihearClassical Angkorianstrenuous3–5 hours

    💰 $5

    Phnom Krom

    UNESCO

    ភ្នំក្រោម

    A hilltop trio of sandstone towers overlooking the vast Tonlé Sap lake — one of Yasovarman I's three hill temples.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianmoderate1–1.5 hours

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Prasat Andet

    ប្រាសាទអន្ដែត

    A restored pre-Angkorian brick tower with elegant decorative carvings — a gem between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.

    Kampong ThomPre-Angkorianeasy15–20 minutes

    💰 Free

    Phnom Sampeau

    ភ្នំសំពៅ

    A sacred hilltop temple complex with Killing Caves, bat caves, and panoramic sunset views over Battambang's rice paddies.

    BattambangModernmoderate2–3 hours

    💰 $2

    Silver Pagoda

    វត្តព្រះកែវមរកត

    The Royal Chapel within the Royal Palace compound — named for its floor of 5,329 silver tiles weighing over 6 tons.

    Phnom PenhModerneasy1–2 hours (with Royal Palace)

    💰 $10 (included with Royal Palace ticket)

    Wat Phnom

    វត្តភ្នំ

    The legendary temple on a 27-meter hill that gave Phnom Penh its name — the most sacred site in the capital city.

    Phnom PenhPost-Angkorianeasy30–45 minutes

    💰 $1

    Prasat Neang Khmau

    ប្រាសាទនាងខ្មៅ

    A small pre-Angkorian laterite temple in Takeo town — one of the oldest stone structures in Cambodia with local legends.

    TakeoPre-Angkorianeasy15–20 minutes

    💰 Free

    Prasat Ta Muen

    ប្រាសាទតាម៉ឺន

    A border-region rest house temple along the ancient Angkorian royal road — part of the empire's highway system.

    Oddar MeancheyLate Angkorianmoderate1–2 hours

    💰 Free

    Prasat Yeay Peau

    ប្រាសាទយាយពៅ

    A small, atmospheric laterite temple near Tonle Bati — associated with a local legend about a grandmother spirit.

    TakeoClassical Angkorianeasy10–15 minutes

    💰 $3 (included with Ta Prohm Tonle Bati)

    Prasat Suor Prat

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទសួរព្រ័ត

    Twelve mysterious laterite towers facing the Royal Palace square — their original purpose remains debated by scholars.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy10–15 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Wat Athvea

    វត្តអធ្វា

    A rarely-visited Angkorian temple within an active Buddhist pagoda compound — one of Siem Reap's hidden secrets.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianeasy20–30 minutes

    💰 Free

    Prasat Bakan (Preah Khan Kompong Svay)

    ប្រាសាទបាកាន

    A remote mega-temple site — the Preah Khan "mother site" with a baray island temple, accessible only in dry season.

    Preah VihearClassical Angkorianstrenuous3–5 hours

    💰 $5

    West Mebon

    UNESCO

    មេបុណ្យខាងលិច

    A mysterious island temple in the center of the West Baray — one of the least-visited sites in the Angkor Archaeological Park.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianchallenging1–1.5 hours (including boat ride)

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Phnom Bok

    UNESCO

    ភ្នំបូក

    The most remote of Yasovarman I's three hilltop temples — a 235-meter climb rewarded with solitude and panoramic views.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianstrenuous2–3 hours (including climb)

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Prasat Prei Monti

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទព្រៃមន្ដី

    Three early Angkorian brick towers from the Roluos period — among the oldest temples in the Angkor region.

    Siem ReapEarly Angkorianeasy15–30 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Prasat Leak Neang

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទលាក់នាង

    A small hidden temple deep in the forest near Ta Prohm — true to its name, "Hidden Lady" is one of Angkor's secret gems.

    Siem ReapClassical Angkorianmoderate30–45 minutes (including finding it)

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Prasat Chrung

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទជ្រុង

    Four identical small temples at each corner of Angkor Thom's walls — peaceful walks along the ancient city ramparts.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianmoderate30–60 minutes per temple

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Spean Thma

    UNESCO

    ស្ពានថ្ម

    An ancient stone bridge built from recycled temple blocks spanning the Siem Reap River — a unique Angkorian engineering feat.

    Siem ReapLate Angkorianeasy10–15 minutes

    💰 Angkor Pass

    Prasat Bay Kaek

    ប្រាសាទបាយកែក

    A rare pre-Angkorian brick temple in Prey Veng Province — evidence of the Chenla kingdom's reach east of the Mekong.

    Prey VengPre-Angkorianeasy15–20 minutes

    💰 Free

    Prasat Phnom Wan

    ប្រាសាទភ្នំវ៉ាន់

    A hilltop Angkorian temple in rural Battambang with commanding views — known locally but rarely seen by foreign visitors.

    BattambangClassical Angkorianmoderate1–1.5 hours

    💰 Free

    Tonlé Sap Floating Pagodas

    វត្តអណ្ដែតទន្លេសាប

    Stilted and floating Buddhist pagodas in the Tonlé Sap floating villages — where faith meets water in one of Asia's most unique religious settings.

    Siem ReapModerneasy2–4 hours (as part of boat tour)

    💰 Free (boat tour required)

    Prasat Tao

    UNESCO

    ប្រាសាទតោ

    A Pre-Angkorian temple within the Sambor Prei Kuk complex featuring a rare carved lion guardian — one of the oldest stone sculptures in Cambodia.

    Kampong ThomPre-Angkorianeasy20–30 minutes

    💰 $3 (included with Sambor Prei Kuk)

    Prasat Kompong Preah

    ប្រាសាទកំពង់ព្រះ

    A cluster of pre-Angkorian temples in Kampong Thom with exceptionally fine carved lintels — a hidden archaeological treasure.

    Kampong ThomPre-Angkorianeasy30–45 minutes

    💰 Free

    Oudong

    ឧដុង្គ

    Cambodia's former royal capital (1618–1866) with hilltop royal stupas, Buddhist pagodas, and a massive seated Buddha — an important pilgrimage site.

    KandalPost-Angkorianmoderate2–3 hours

    💰 Free

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