🛕 Ta Som
តាសោម
Province
Siem Reap
Era
Late Angkorian
Difficulty
🟢 Easy
Crowds
😌 Low Crowds
Key Facts
Built: Late 12th century
Built by: King Jayavarman VII
Religion: Buddhist
Entry Fee: Angkor Pass
Time Needed: 15–30 minutes
UNESCO: ✅ World Heritage Site
A small, charming temple with a spectacular strangler fig tree dramatically engulfing the eastern gopura.
Ta Som is a small but enchanting Buddhist temple that often gets overlooked in favor of more famous sites, yet it offers one of the most photogenic single images in all of Angkor — its eastern gopura (entrance gate) completely engulfed by a massive strangler fig tree. The temple follows the standard Jayavarman VII layout with face towers at the entrances and a modest central sanctuary. Originally dedicated to Jayavarman VII's father, the temple has a peaceful, overgrown atmosphere. Its small scale and low visitor numbers make it an ideal respite from the larger, more crowded temples.
Highlights
- ✦ Iconic tree-engulfed eastern gate
- ✦ Face towers at entrance
- ✦ Peaceful atmosphere
- ✦ Excellent photography spot
- ✦ Few tourists
Best Time to Visit
Any time — rarely crowded
Visitor Tips
- 💡 Don't miss the eastern gopura — walk through the temple to the back
- 💡 Part of the Grand Circuit — combine with Neak Pean and Preah Khan
Nearby Temples
13.4700°N, 103.9050°E
Get Cambodia Travel Updates
Visa changes, travel tips, and destination guides delivered to your inbox.
No spam, unsubscribe anytime. We respect your privacy.