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Bayon Temple

Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Ranked #1 of 90 attractions in Siem Reap
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Singapore, Singapore
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23 reviews 23 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

If you are looking for something "different", then this is it. The faces speak to you. There are so many and so much time goes away in looking at them and understanding what they are trying to tell you. It is not a very huge complex. It is relatively smaller (than Angkor Wat), but it is magnificent. Definitely worth the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW via mobile

A magnificient work, truly amazing like all the other temples in the area; but nonetheless unique in its own way. So many smiling faces to smile at. ;-)

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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15 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This temple has faces everywhere -- both the stone faces carved into the towers, and the tired and glistening faces of the many tourists. This is really one of the main sights within Angkor Thom, and shouldn't be missed.

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Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

not too big and just peacefully awesome. My top fav of them all. If you ever go Siem Reap, this is one of it that you shouldn't miss, despite the temple sickness u gonna have, dont miss this one

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Denpasar, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

after visiting siam reap, my helpful tuk tuk driver brought me to Bayun Temple, its smaler than siam reap, but seeing the character if its temple, again i just loves being there and explore the temple. it just amazing temple again and again. im glad to made this trip and might spent more time to learn about cambodian people. thank... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

It is so amazing that hundred years ago could build such temple. I would definite recommend anybody to visit

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Scottsdale, Arizona
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

what else can be said? it is amazing! unless you like competing with a million other tourists and being hassled by the sad looking locals trying to sell stuff.

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Houston, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

All the temples are interesting in their own way. Each one is different and represents incredible people and cultures

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Cambridge, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Not to be missed! It as a great day to go, cool with blue skies. Definitely added a little something special to have a tour guide with us. And especially nice to see by elephant.

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

This temple is worth the extra bit of searching, if the itinerary stretches to extra archaeological sites. Precautions for the heat may be necessary.

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