Banteay Samre
Banteay Samre
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Angkor Private Taxi Driver
Siem Reap, Cambodia4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Banteay Samre is one of the most beautiful temples in Siem Reap, Angkor. The best time to visit Banteay Samray is the late morning. The buildings inside the inner enclosure stand close together this is why in the early morning only the roofs are in the sunlight. Furthermore, the late morning hours offer better shades for most of the carvings. In order to see each and every carving in the best sunlight, you would have to stay the whole day or come several times. It can be accessed by enter and leave Banteay Samre from the north entrance. Opening hours are from 7:30am to 5:30pm. The ticket will be checked at the Temple Ticket Control.
Written 17 November 2023
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Steven Phich
Cambodia514 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Banteay Samre is a hidden gem within the Angkor Archaeological Park, offering visitors the chance to explore the magnificent history and architecture of the Khmer Empire. This temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu, showcases stunning sandstone carvings and intricate bas-reliefs depicting scenes from Hindu mythology. The peaceful atmosphere and lack of crowds make it a perfect spot for quiet contemplation and reflection. History buffs and architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the beauty and significance of Banteay Samre, a must-visit destination in Cambodia. Don't miss the opportunity to capture the beauty of this lesser-known temple with your camera.
Written 29 February 2024
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HMKaren
Los Angeles, CA1,452 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I loved this temple. Lovely and quiet, not too many other people there. Great architecture. It's pretty flat---you pass though stone corridors and come out in inner squares with grass growing in the middle. There are also a few spots where the strangler figs are taking the place back. This was a nice break after the big crowds at some of the other temples. And it's included in the cost of the Angkor ticket.
Written 11 February 2024
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Anna S
Malaysia859 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This is a very well-preserved, manageable complex, where you can walk around in a very pleasant way and discover very interesting objects. You will find a large number of very interesting reliefs with scenes from Hindu mythology - especially from the Ramayana.
Another big plus of this temple is its location: it is 'off the beaten track' of tour groups and other individual travelers who only rush to the highlights. The result: it is hardly visited. We were the only ones there when we visited. It was very pleasant; you could still feel something of the former atmosphere of this temple. In this respect, it was a highlight for us in the 'Angkor area'.
Conclusion: an ideal point to stop at again if you have been far north at Banteay Srei and are now on your way back to the city.
Another important note: among the photos already available, there are a lot of photos that have nothing to do with Banteay Samre. These are mainly photos from the Bandenay SREI temple! Some also from Pre Rup.
Another big plus of this temple is its location: it is 'off the beaten track' of tour groups and other individual travelers who only rush to the highlights. The result: it is hardly visited. We were the only ones there when we visited. It was very pleasant; you could still feel something of the former atmosphere of this temple. In this respect, it was a highlight for us in the 'Angkor area'.
Conclusion: an ideal point to stop at again if you have been far north at Banteay Srei and are now on your way back to the city.
Another important note: among the photos already available, there are a lot of photos that have nothing to do with Banteay Samre. These are mainly photos from the Bandenay SREI temple! Some also from Pre Rup.
Written 3 November 2023
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TMOH8
Guildford, UK2,271 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We enjoyed our visit to this temple but I guess it suffered by being our fourth temple of the day and we'd 'templed out'!
The drive out to Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre is through relatively unspoilt countryside and worth the drive alone.
The walk down to the temple passed a number of small market stalls, one of which has a young woman painting local scenes. Throughly enjoyed watch her work and would have bought her painting save that it was in oils, which would have taken three/four days to dry!! We instead bought one of her completed paintings, rolled in a tube, which cost the princely sum of just £8.
The drive out to Banteay Srei and Banteay Samre is through relatively unspoilt countryside and worth the drive alone.
The walk down to the temple passed a number of small market stalls, one of which has a young woman painting local scenes. Throughly enjoyed watch her work and would have bought her painting save that it was in oils, which would have taken three/four days to dry!! We instead bought one of her completed paintings, rolled in a tube, which cost the princely sum of just £8.
Written 6 February 2020
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Purnima Jain
Bengaluru, India1,499 contributions
Nov 2022
The area consists of a central temple with four wings, preceded by a hall and also accompanied by two libraries, the southern one remarkably well preserved.
The eastern causeway and entrance are the most impressive while on the western side you can walk for around 500m along the dirt trail and see remnants of a stone causeway that leads to the edge of the now dry East Baray.
The highlights of the site are numerous and include the well-preserved bas-reliefs on the frontons, tympanum/pediments, and lintels plus the remains of the ancient sarcophagus. Though I will admit that they are not as extensive as in other temples.
There is parking at the front of the site at the eastern entrance along with toilets and drink stalls.
A visit here can be combined with a trip to Banteay Srei.
The eastern causeway and entrance are the most impressive while on the western side you can walk for around 500m along the dirt trail and see remnants of a stone causeway that leads to the edge of the now dry East Baray.
The highlights of the site are numerous and include the well-preserved bas-reliefs on the frontons, tympanum/pediments, and lintels plus the remains of the ancient sarcophagus. Though I will admit that they are not as extensive as in other temples.
There is parking at the front of the site at the eastern entrance along with toilets and drink stalls.
A visit here can be combined with a trip to Banteay Srei.
Written 22 December 2022
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Celeste
Singapore5 contributions
Jan 2020
One of several temples within the National Park, this stands out and is really worth an additional long drive to reach due to the problem of the carvings on the temple. It is, in addition, the one I understand of done in red sandstone. The details are very complex, warriors, with dancers, and also nagas covering nearly every inch of the wall space. Truly remarkable.
But there are lotus ponds on the exterior of the walls of the temples, which makes for a number of great photographs. This's a little temple, therefore you do not require the massive quantity of time right here, but with all of the information, it is good to enjoy at the leisure of yours.
Additionally, they have a terrific small museum/gallery exhibit, detailing tales, archeology, and the history of archeology theirs attempting to take areas of the temple to promote to museums.
But there are lotus ponds on the exterior of the walls of the temples, which makes for a number of great photographs. This's a little temple, therefore you do not require the massive quantity of time right here, but with all of the information, it is good to enjoy at the leisure of yours.
Additionally, they have a terrific small museum/gallery exhibit, detailing tales, archeology, and the history of archeology theirs attempting to take areas of the temple to promote to museums.
Written 16 January 2020
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Briana Wager
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2 contributions
Mar 2020
Banteay Samre might be quite a distance out of the middle of all of the temple visiting action, but do not be deterred - it's well worth it! The degree of maintenance is astonishing - actually the top decorations are nevertheless present! The reliefs are located in a comparable state of preservation. With less visitors, this can offer a far more peaceful alternative to several of the more popular temples. Certainly recommended!
Written 27 March 2020
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adeline s
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam4 contributions
May 2020
This is among the fav temples of mine inside the Angkor region. I'm an archaeologist and I've been efficient in Angkor on and off for the final 20 years. I've looked at the temples on the standard tourist path begin being extremely crowded. This temple, just from the standard program is quiet that provides beatifull see throughs. Truly well worth traveling to.
Written 2 June 2020
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Tony M
Cornwall, England441 contributions
Feb 2020
Another small temple that had restoration work going on when we visited. This meant that normal access routes had been closed and so we were climbing over the temple to get to different areas. No crowds but it was the last and the least enjoyable of the 6 temples that we visited in Siem Reap.
Written 29 February 2020
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Do I need to buy a ticket in Siem Reap first?
Written 26 November 2016
The above answer is correct.you have to be physically present they take photo when you buy ticket.If you have a tour guide it is faster as well.Recommended is the 3 day pass,Because just in case you want to see the Sunrise.
Hope this helps
Written 29 November 2016
Вариантов несколько. Первый и самый простой: взять Тук-тук. Это один из самых известнейших храмов. Любой водитель его знает. Вам достаточно просто выйти из номера на улицу. Второй: взять в прокат велосипед. Около 5-6 $ в день. Многие пользуются этим вариантом. Ехать около 15 километров. Пешком не рекомендовал бы. Утомительно топтать асфальт 15 км, под гудки водителей Тук-туков и суеты...
Written 25 February 2015
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