{"id":16978,"date":"2017-08-15T15:42:10","date_gmt":"2017-08-15T14:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=16978"},"modified":"2025-08-15T12:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T19:09:45","slug":"angkor-wat-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/angkor-wat-temples\/","title":{"rendered":"8 ANGKOR TEMPLES YOU MUST VISIT, BESIDES ANGKOR WAT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With over 2 million visitors each year, a visit to Angkor Wat can feel more like a visit to Disneyland than to a Buddhist temple in South East Asia. Of course there is no denying the appeal of the temple, which stood as the centre of the Khmer empire for over 500 years and remains as the spiritual heart of Cambodia today. That said, the increasing number of visitors disrupts the fragile balance between preserving the temples and welcoming foreign tourists who generate jobs and stimulate the local economy.<\/p>\n<p>To re-centre this balance, we must make an effort to experience this ancient wonder in a sustainable way that prevents damage to these buildings that took hundreds of thousands of people hundreds of years to construct. I suggest that we refocus our attentions not just on Angkor Wat, but on the entire Angkor Archaeological Park. According to <a href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO<\/a>, the Angkor Archaeological Park is not only one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia, but is one of the largest archaeological sites in operation across the entire globe. By spreading out our visits, we allow the environments more time to recuperate from the impact of our presence. What\u2019s more is that the lesser-known Angkor temples receive far fewer visitors compared to Angkor Wat. This means that you can take your time and let each and every carving tell you its life story.<\/p>\n<p>Having spent 3 days exploring the Angkor Archaeological Park, I can promise you that there are many other temples in the area that are just as fascinating and beautiful as Angkor Wat. And, if you must visit Angkor Wat, make sure you plan your visit outside of peak hours. In the meantime, check out these equally beautiful Angkor temples that are even included in the same entrance fee as Angkor Wat.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/angkor-cambodia-2017-184-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-17005 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/angkor-cambodia-2017-184-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/angkor-cambodia-2017-184-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/angkor-cambodia-2017-184-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/angkor-cambodia-2017-184-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/angkor-cambodia-2017-184.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>PREAH KHAN<\/h3>\n<p>If the idea of wandering through a maze of ancient ruins sounds like your ideal Sunday, Preah Khan is the temple for you. Preah Khan, whose name translates to the \u2018Sacred Sword\u2019, was once a temple city occupying 138 acres and surrounded by a protective moat and fortified walls (i.e. all the ingredients for your dream castle). As this temple complex is on the quieter tourist circuit, visitors are often left to wander the temple\u2019s many corridors and courtyards without any crowds.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreahKhanTemple-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16996 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreahKhanTemple-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreahKhanTemple-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreahKhanTemple-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreahKhanTemple-1080x721.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreahKhanTemple.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>NEAK PEAN<\/h3>\n<p>I like to think that Winnie the Pooh was thinking of this temple when he said that \u201cSometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our hearts\u201d. Whilst the temple itself may be small, the sense of tranquility it offers to visitors extends to the eight pools that surround it. With every step you take along the 700 metre boardwalk that leads to the small island temple, a weight is lifted off of your shoulders. Within minutes you come to understand why this place was a pilgrimage site during the 12th century, when people would travel to the temple to \u201cwash away their sins\u201d in the healing waters.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_NeakPean-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16988 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_NeakPean-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_NeakPean-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_NeakPean-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_NeakPean-1080x719.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>BAYON TEMPLE<\/h3>\n<p>Upon entering the ancient walled city of Angkor Thom, one is immediately greeted by the mesmerising giant faces of the Bayon Temple. With 216 faces and carvings that tell both historical and mythological stories, this temple is nothing if not unique. Whilst still less busy than Angkor Wat, the Bayon Temple is on the main tourist circuit. Accordingly, it is better to plan your visit for the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BayonTemple2-774x515.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"515\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16991 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BayonTemple2-774x515.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BayonTemple2-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BayonTemple2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BayonTemple2-1080x719.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BayonTemple2.jpg 1515w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>TA PROHM<\/h3>\n<p>As you enter Ta Prohm, the first thing you will notice are the gigantic trees which spread their roots over the temple walls and terraces, more reminiscent of snakes than plants. The second thing you will notice is that you\u2019ve seen this place before. This temple was actually used as the setting for Angelina Jolie\u2019s Tomb Raider film. As a result, many people simply refer to the temple as the \u201cTomb Raider temple\u201d. Alike for the Bayon Temple, Ta Prohm can get fairly busy during the day so it\u2019s best to limit your visits to the early morning and afternoons when it is practically empty.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaProhm-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16993 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaProhm-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaProhm-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaProhm-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaProhm-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaProhm.jpg 1195w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>EAST MEBON<\/h3>\n<p>Is it a mountain? Is it a temple? No, it\u2019s a mountain temple! You\u2019d be forgiven for thinking East Mebon was a mountain on first glance. The temple was actually modeled after the mythical mountain of Mount Meru, with its five towers representing the mountains five peaks. For those unfamiliar with Hindu and\/or Buddhist cosmology, Mount Meru is believed to be the centre of all physical, metaphysical and spiritual universes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_EastMebon-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16989 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_EastMebon-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_EastMebon-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_EastMebon-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_EastMebon-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_EastMebon.jpg 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>BENTEAY SREI<\/h3>\n<p>If the Angkor temples were characters in a Jane Austen novel, Banteay Srei would be Elisabeth Bennett \u2013 intelligent and beautiful. Whilst it may be a little out of the way (37 km from Angkor Wat to be exact), this 10th century temple will charm your pants off with its intricate carvings in pink sandstone. The silver lining to the temple\u2019s remote location is that most visitors overlook it, meaning that you will have limited crowds to compete with.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BenteaySrei-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16990 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BenteaySrei-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BenteaySrei-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BenteaySrei-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BenteaySrei-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_BenteaySrei.jpg 1454w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>PRE RUP<\/h3>\n<p>Big, beautiful and full of mystery, just 5 minutes of exploring Pre Rup will be enough to inspire you to write an Oscar-winning adventure film. Whilst little is known about this temple, the common belief is that it served as an early royal crematorium. This legend stems from the temples name, Pre Rup, which literally translates to \u2018turning the body\u2019. This phrase is thought to refer to a traditional method of cremation in which a corpse\u2019s outline is traced in the cinders.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreRup-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16995 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreRup-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreRup-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreRup-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreRup-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_PreRup.jpg 1480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>TA SOM<\/h3>\n<p>Whilst Angkor Wat may embody the architectural genius of the Khmer empire, Ta Som embodies the power and resilience of Mother Nature. Alike Ta Prohm, Ta Som features trees overwhelming a complex of ancient ruins. However, at least for the time being, the temple is FAR less crowded. Moreover this temple allows you the chance to meet one of the loveliest Cambodian families who sell souvenirs at the site. Be sure to ask for Vow who will share his story of being a landmine victim with you and Prisay, the wittiest 11 year old you will ever meet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaSom-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"774\" height=\"516\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16994 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaSom-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaSom-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaSom-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/AngkorTemple_TaSom.jpg 1078w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>No matter which of the <a href=\"http:\/\/beckyvandijk.com\/ultimate-guide-angkor-wat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angkor Temples<\/a> you choose to visit, they are sure to invigorate your day more than your morning cup of coffee. Although I have visited over 40 countries, few countries have filled me with such excitement and intrigue as Cambodia with it&#8217;s Angkor temples.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Haven\u2019t booked your trip to Cambodia yet? Read Next &gt;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/9-reasons-visit-cambodia\/\">9 Reasons You Should Visit Cambodia<\/a> for some added inspiration!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>By We Are Travel Girls Contributor\u00a0<span>Elle Gillard<\/span>\u00a0of ThisIsYugen.com<br \/>\n Connect with Elle\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/thisisyugen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> |\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thisisyugen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/jetsetchristina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/8-ANGKOR-TEMPLES-YOU-MUST-VISIT-BESIDES-ANGKOR-WAT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"833\" height=\"1249\" class=\" wp-image-16999 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/8-ANGKOR-TEMPLES-YOU-MUST-VISIT-BESIDES-ANGKOR-WAT.jpg 735w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/8-ANGKOR-TEMPLES-YOU-MUST-VISIT-BESIDES-ANGKOR-WAT-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/8-ANGKOR-TEMPLES-YOU-MUST-VISIT-BESIDES-ANGKOR-WAT-500x750.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 833px) 100vw, 833px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With over 2 million visitors each year, a visit to Angkor Wat can feel more like a visit to Disneyland than to a Buddhist temple in South East Asia. 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