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Bayon Temple

Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Ranked #2 of 106 attractions in Siem Reap
5.0 of 5 stars 796 Reviews
Type: Ancient Ruins
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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170 reviews 170 reviews
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209 helpful votes 209 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Bayon Temple is one not to be missed in the Angkor temple complex. It is the most unique with its four face towers and has an interesting history about it, which I will not recount here. It is a popular temple, so as with all other temples, be sure to ask your driver to recommend the best time to... More

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I love this temple because of its gigantic faces of Buddha, Lve to take photograph of this temple and will give very nice image with the tall trees in the background. More

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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I think it was the best temple I visited and found it a highlight of the trip. More

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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The architecture and the stone carved in detail show multiple faces of enlightenment. Quite a sight to behold. More

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Manila, Philippines
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The temple with the 54 towers, each with four faces, has a fascinating history and significance in Buddhism. Almost every corner photographs well! Best of all, there aren't as many precarious steps to ascend. More

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Manila, Philippines
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Whoever built this temple must have been a really happy person...the smiling statues makes this temple my all time favorite. More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

A beautiful temple noted for its massive serene and tranquil carved faces on the four sided towers ahd pillars.....You can feel the religious significance here. More

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Baguio, Baguio, Philippines
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Huge boulders forming the Buddha heads peacefully staring on the horizon. I was amazed at the wonder of how the ancient Khmer people have created such a work of art. More

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Australia
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful temple. Another jewel in the Angkor crown! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We saw quite a few temples while in Cambodia. They are definitely for us the main reason to go to Cambodia. This is one of temples worth visiting. More

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