🛕 Ta Prohm (Tonle Bati)
តាព្រហ្ម ទន្លេបាទី
Province
Takeo
Era
Late Angkorian
Difficulty
🟢 Easy
Crowds
😌 Low Crowds
Key Facts
Built: 12th century
Built by: King Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Entry Fee: $3
Time Needed: 1–1.5 hours
Not the famous Angkor Ta Prohm — this lesser-known but beautifully carved temple sits beside a popular lake south of Phnom Penh.
Often confused with the famous "Tomb Raider" Ta Prohm at Angkor, the Ta Prohm at Tonle Bati is a separate 12th-century Buddhist temple built by Jayavarman VII, located about 33 km south of Phnom Penh. The temple is smaller but features excellent bas-reliefs and carved narrative scenes depicting daily life, battles, and Buddhist legends. Adjacent is the lake of Tonle Bati, a popular recreation spot for Phnom Penh residents on weekends, with wooden platform restaurants extending over the water serving grilled fish and Khmer dishes. Nearby, the much smaller Yeay Peau temple (11th century) is also worth a visit.
Highlights
- ✦ Fine bas-relief carvings
- ✦ Lakeside location
- ✦ Weekend atmosphere with local families
- ✦ Much quieter than its Angkor namesake
- ✦ Floating restaurants at adjacent lake
Best Time to Visit
Weekdays for quiet temple visit; weekends for lively atmosphere
Visitor Tips
- 💡 33 km south of Phnom Penh — about 45 minutes by car
- 💡 Combine with Phnom Chisor for a full day trip
- 💡 The floating restaurants by the lake are great for lunch
Nearby Temples
11.4233°N, 104.8550°E
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