Baphuon Temple
Baphuon Temple
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- Steven PhichCambodia510 contributionsUnveiling the majestic Baphuon TempleUnveiling the majestic Baphuon Temple in Cambodia, visitors are transported back in time to the 11th century, where this architectural masterpiece dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva stands as a testament to the Khmer Empire's rich history and cultural heritage. The temple, built during the reign of King Udayadityavarman II, served as the state temple of Angkor Thom, showcasing intricate carvings and a towering pyramid shape that reflect the Khmer architectural style of the period. Thanks to extensive restoration efforts funded by the French government, the Baphuon Temple has been meticulously preserved, allowing travelers to witness its grandeur and historical significance firsthand. As one of the largest temples in Angkor Thom, the Baphuon offers a unique opportunity to explore Cambodia's past and architectural prowess, making it a must-see destination for those interested in ancient wonders.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 6 March 2024
- DeepakSuva, Fiji545 contributionsSteep climb but worth it!This temple is after the Bayon temple and in our opion apart from the pyramid type central temple that's a beauty, the walk to it on the elevated walk way gives a regal and majestic feel. Can't help get you to wonder how it must have felt in it's prime. If you don't want to climb to the top of the temple as it's a steep climb, you can do the first set of steps and do a walkabout around it and admire it. There's also a reclining Buddha on its western wall if you can spot it.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 August 2024
- KarrempjeVleuten, The Netherlands3,188 contributionsImpressive that we get to walk around there.We have seen this temple a few times, at different times over the last three days. First day with guide and then without. You have to climb pretty hard and it's worth it. Very hot when we were there and fortunately you can buy water and soft drinks in plenty of places.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 November 2024
- BTS1972Munich, Germany3,743 contributionsUnique Temple within the Angkor ComplexThis temple is different from most of the other Angkor temples. It reminds more of a Mayan temple in Central America. It is a large temple-pyramid worth climbing up. While a bit demanding, it is worth the effort. Very intersting and in comparably good condition.Visited December 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 8 December 2024
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Purnima Jain
Bengaluru, India1,466 contributions
Nov 2022
This temple is just up from Bayon Temple, where this temple adjoins the southern enclosure of the Royal Palace. Some climbing of staircases, which provide some great views of the complex and surrounds. This temple is part of the Angkor Thom complex of temples! Baphuon Temple, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King are all in one sequence, adjacent to each other and all of these can be done just by walking from one to the next as we did.
The side adjoining the Terrace of the Elephants is the East side. On the western side, the retaining wall of the second level was fashioned into a reclining Buddha 60m in length. Walk the entire perimeter to reach the other side to see it. It's in open-air, so you only have to enter the complex and not the monument, though you do have to climb a ton of stairs. The Reclining Buddha, though huge, is not in great shape, the lower half is totally gone and you have to really use your imagination to make out the features of the remaining top half. You wouldn't even notice it exists unless you really know what you are looking at.
Steep stairways lead to its upper terrace and to awesome views of "Angkor Thom", as well as of part of "Angkor Archaelogical Park" but climbing up may be quite difficult and physically demanding.
Baphuon is approached by a 200m elevated walkway. Clamber under the elevated causeway leading to Baphuon for an incredible view of the hundreds of pillars supporting it.
There aren't as many carvings in this temple.
The side adjoining the Terrace of the Elephants is the East side. On the western side, the retaining wall of the second level was fashioned into a reclining Buddha 60m in length. Walk the entire perimeter to reach the other side to see it. It's in open-air, so you only have to enter the complex and not the monument, though you do have to climb a ton of stairs. The Reclining Buddha, though huge, is not in great shape, the lower half is totally gone and you have to really use your imagination to make out the features of the remaining top half. You wouldn't even notice it exists unless you really know what you are looking at.
Steep stairways lead to its upper terrace and to awesome views of "Angkor Thom", as well as of part of "Angkor Archaelogical Park" but climbing up may be quite difficult and physically demanding.
Baphuon is approached by a 200m elevated walkway. Clamber under the elevated causeway leading to Baphuon for an incredible view of the hundreds of pillars supporting it.
There aren't as many carvings in this temple.
Written 15 December 2022
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Anna S
Malaysia859 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
... the whole ensemble.
A lot of it has been reconstructed - in the 1960s the entire building was dismantled and more than 300,000 stones were stored on a flat surface so that they could be reassembled later - but an excellent job was done here. In 2011 the complex was open to the public again.
You still walk past piles of stones whose components have not yet been identified, but it is fun to walk around in this forest-like area.
It is really great when you climb up the outside wall of the Baphuon Temple using ladders that are sometimes quite adventurous. Narrow passages then lead to many points that make for excellent photo opportunities. The long dam that runs over 175m from the 'Terrace of the Elephants' to the Baphuon is definitely the most amazing motif.
Our way back was fantastic. We had lost our bearings and walked along dirt paths through a very beautiful forest until we reached the point agreed with our driver. Nature and culture; we found both along the way.
A lot of it has been reconstructed - in the 1960s the entire building was dismantled and more than 300,000 stones were stored on a flat surface so that they could be reassembled later - but an excellent job was done here. In 2011 the complex was open to the public again.
You still walk past piles of stones whose components have not yet been identified, but it is fun to walk around in this forest-like area.
It is really great when you climb up the outside wall of the Baphuon Temple using ladders that are sometimes quite adventurous. Narrow passages then lead to many points that make for excellent photo opportunities. The long dam that runs over 175m from the 'Terrace of the Elephants' to the Baphuon is definitely the most amazing motif.
Our way back was fantastic. We had lost our bearings and walked along dirt paths through a very beautiful forest until we reached the point agreed with our driver. Nature and culture; we found both along the way.

Written 2 November 2023
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bob2bkk
Bangkok, Thailand5,793 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
While walking thru and admiring the Angkor Thom complex, make sure to see the Baphuon Temple somewhat north of Bayon. It dates back to the 11th century and is one of the oldes temples located here. Originally built as a Hindu Temple, it later converted to Buddhist Temple when the reclining Buddha was built. You will be amazed at all the intricate carvings that have held up over the past 8-900 years.
Written 1 April 2020
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Angeles Echevarria
Bilbao, Spain2,153 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
It is a temple with a very square structure and the most beautiful thing is the route you have to take until you reach it.
There is a large stone street that takes you to the foot of the Temple and from there you have to go up to the different levels
The downside of visiting temples is the stifling heat and humidity.
so they need several days to be able to see the temples but because it is physically a great effort
There is a large stone street that takes you to the foot of the Temple and from there you have to go up to the different levels
The downside of visiting temples is the stifling heat and humidity.
so they need several days to be able to see the temples but because it is physically a great effort

Written 17 March 2024
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,81,101 contributions
Jan 2020
Baphuon is an 11th-century pyramid style temple just to the northwest of the famous Bayon Temple. There is a long causeway approach to Baphuon. From there you enter the temple and are able to walk around it. Very little shade is on offer inside the temple. There are multiple levels, which you can climb in order to enjoy elevated views of the area.
The most interesting aspect of Baphuon for us was the image of the Reclining Buddha which was partially visible in the back of the temple wall. There is information at the back so you can read about this feature at Baphuon while viewing. This was really neat to see even if the Reclining Buddha is in quite a deteriorated state.
In the end, allow 20-30 minutes for your visit to Baphuon. It is a short walk from Bayon so makes sense to visit immediately afterwards. You can then proceed to see the Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and Phimeanakas depending on how much time you have allotted to spend within Angkor Thom.
The most interesting aspect of Baphuon for us was the image of the Reclining Buddha which was partially visible in the back of the temple wall. There is information at the back so you can read about this feature at Baphuon while viewing. This was really neat to see even if the Reclining Buddha is in quite a deteriorated state.
In the end, allow 20-30 minutes for your visit to Baphuon. It is a short walk from Bayon so makes sense to visit immediately afterwards. You can then proceed to see the Terrace of the Elephants, Terrace of the Leper King and Phimeanakas depending on how much time you have allotted to spend within Angkor Thom.
Written 3 February 2020
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Meaveggie
Yardley, PA61 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Really glad we had some information from a guide book for this temple. Knowing that it was deconstructed and reconstructed as a giant puzzle before/after the Khmer Rouge was fascinating. There were very few people there which made it really enjoyable and the climb to the top was very much worth it (but really really hot and exposed to the sun the whole time).
It wasn’t even mentioned in most of the books we looked at and all the tourists seemed to skip it, but we found this to be the highlight (along with the Leper King Balcony and the South Gate) of Angkor Thom.
It wasn’t even mentioned in most of the books we looked at and all the tourists seemed to skip it, but we found this to be the highlight (along with the Leper King Balcony and the South Gate) of Angkor Thom.
Written 19 December 2023
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chuckymustdie
Australia641 contributions
Mar 2020
This temple is often skipped by tourists doing the circuit tour of Angkor Thom as it is beside the more famous Bayon temple and they are in a hurry to fit the big three in along with the rest of the crowd. This was our 2nd visit to Siem Reap and we were doing the lesser visited temples. Baphuon was our first stop for the day and we shared it with about 5 other tourists the whole time which was amazing. The raised walkway towards the temple is impressive and seems to go on forever then you get to the foot of the temple and you realise just how massive it is. The temple is in great condition and has some awesome reliefs. The view from the top is incredible. Do not by pass this temple, it is fantastic
Written 13 April 2020
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Craig E
Manchester, UK2,322 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Another beautiful temple located within the walls of Angkor Thom.
This temple has a really long and impressive walkway to the front.
It is in a pyramid style and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
The walk up to the top of the temple is nice, with some lovely views.
Not just another temple, definitely worth a visit :)
This temple has a really long and impressive walkway to the front.
It is in a pyramid style and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
The walk up to the top of the temple is nice, with some lovely views.
Not just another temple, definitely worth a visit :)
Written 9 April 2020
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Jo-Ann
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia17,050 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Temple of the royal palace in the 11th century. A pyramid style temple. Simple but beautiful. The climb to the top will give you a nice view all around.
Written 23 November 2019
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Greg Stevens
Sydney, Australia2,882 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
This temple is just up from Bayon Temple, where this temple adjoins the southern enclosure of the royal palace. Some climbing of staircases, which provide some great views of the complex and surrounds. This temple is part of the Angkor Thom complex of temples!
Written 1 October 2022
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Written 10 November 2023
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Written 12 December 2018
I am a retired Biologist from the Federal University at Porto Alegre city, South Brazil. Recently my wife and I visited the Baphuon Temple in Cambodia, and observed some very big trees outside the ruins. Our guide told me the comon name wich I can´t remember, He suggested that these trees may note be native to Cambodia and perhaps are originally from the Chinese forests. The morphology of the fruits and seeds may suggest a representative of the Leguminosae. I am very interested to get some information about these trees. Were I can obtain it ?
Written 9 November 2016
I am a retired Biologist from the Federal University at Porto Alegre city, South Brazil. Recently my wife and I visited the Baphuon Temple in Cambodia, and observed some very big trees outside the ruins. Our guide told me the comon name wich I can´t remember, He suggested that these trees may note be native to Cambodia and perhaps are originally from the Chinese forests. The morphology of the fruits and seeds may suggest a representative of the Leguminosae. I am very interested to get some information about these trees. Were I can obtain it ?
Written 9 November 2016
Some of the trees that intertwined with the ruins, strangling the gates are ancient figs. I'm not suggesting that these are the trees you observed but it might not be a bad place to start.
Written 11 November 2016
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