Phumi Banteay Srei Travel Guide

 victorwkf Says:  Although the main gate of Banteay Srei is small in size, the details and beauty of its architecture are better than some of the nearby Angkor monuments, as can be seen in the photos. Many tourists come here to witness the well preserved architecture of this ancient temple. 

 victorwkf Says:  As you enter the main temple of Banteay Srei, there are two side pools with beautiful lotus plants growing in the water. Pools are a common sight at some of the Angkor monuments, including the famous Angkor Wat. 

 victorwkf Says:  Attached here are more photos of the fine detailed architecture of the main temple area. This is especially beautiful against a blue and cloudless sky as shown in the photos. Due to preservation and prevention from damage, you can only view the main temple area from the side... 

 victorwkf Says:  The main temple of Banteay Srei is very beautiful, with very fine art and sculpture which is very well preserved until today. While Banteay Srei is small in size compared to the other Angkor monuments, but the level of details and architecture is better. If you have the... 

 victorwkf Says:  The main temple area of Banteay Srei is surrounded by a moat with water lilies and lotus plants frowing in the water. If you want to take nice photos of the whole temple, go to the other side of the moat and you can take photos with reflection if the water is still. Please... 

 victorwkf Says:  Banteay Samre is a temple located along the way from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei. It was built under Suryavarman II and Yasovarman II in the early 12th century, and is a Hindu temple in the Angkor Wat style. Named after the Samre, an ancient people of Indochina, the temple... 

 victorwkf Says:  In order to visit all the Angkor monuments, including those further away such as Banteay Srei, all visitors must obtain the Angkor Pass at a ticket booth along the road from Siem Reap to Angkor Wat (or you can get them at the Sokha Angkor Resort if you are stay there). There... 

 Aidy_p Says:  There are a couple of gopuras or gates that one has to walk through to visit the temple. Each Gopura tells you a different story. This bas relief on the gopura tells of a battle between two monkey princes, Vali and Sugreeva. Not sure who won in the end though. 

 victorwkf Says:  The Khmer Village Restaurant is a cozy stop-over during your trip to Banteay Srei and the Angkor monuments for breakfast, lunch and some drinks. This restaurant serves nice local food, as well as rice and noodle dishes, plus soft drinks and beer.It is popular, and many... 

 victorwkf Says:  The road journey from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei takes about 1 hour by Tuk Tuk. The road is well-paved, and you will pass by some scenic villiages and rice fields along the way. There are also many stores at the roadside selling various stuff such as food, fruits, groceries... 

 victorwkf Says:  If you want to visit the Angkor Monuments, the best and cheapest way is by the local Tuk Tuk (carriages pulled by motorcycles). The official Tuk Tuk drivers will wear a vest with their numbers stated at the back of the vest, so this is controlled and safe. Usually, the... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a big lotus pond at the entrance of the Banteay Srei monument, where there are lots of lotus plants and flowers, as well as freshwater fishes and ducks. There is a wooden walkway on top of this lotus pond and it leads to the toilet area. 

 victorwkf Says:  Along the 1 hour journey from Siem Reap to Banteay Srei, you will see many rice fields on both sides of the road. Southeast Asia countries (including Cambodia) are the biggest producers of rice in the world, which is the main staple food in many Asia countries.Rice plants... 

 Aidy_p Says:  The entire temple is built with Laterite (A natural rock that was used to form the outer wall) and red sandstone. If you're a stone buff, it'll be a must-see.The difference? Literite has a rougher feel than compared with the smoothed textured red sandstone.