Preah Khan
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Walking/Hiking,
Ruin - Ancient
Preah Khan was built around the same time as Angkor Thom, and like it was conceived as a whole city, though on a smaller scale. It was erected on the site of an important military victory and its outer perimeter is guarded by 72 stone garudas (winged mythological creatures depicted throughout Southeast Asia).
A stupa (a domed structure holding Buddhist relics) and numerous smaller Hindu temples indicate the spiritual mix that Preah Khan embodied. In later years it was renowned as a center of scholarly Buddhism.
The restoration program has left mighty silk-cotton tree roots undisturbed; they make an awe-inspiring sight, appearing to wrestle with the stonework. Elsewhere a two-story, round-columned pavilion of uncertain purpose is a charming, free-standing oddity.
Latest Reviews
Review by Ian H, Singapore, April 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Angkor Wat and The Royal Temples Full-Day Tour from Siem Reap
Excellent private your with very knowledgeable English speaking guide. Only issue was my wife and I went down with very severe 24hr gastro following the lunch at the Blue Pumpkin @ Anghor Wat. Hardly Buffalo tours fault and certianly didnt ruin our trip!
Review by Pavel A, February 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Angkor Wat and The Royal Temples Full-Day Tour from Siem Reap
The tour guide was the easiest guy to spend the day with. Very informative, enthusiastic about sharing the tour with us and was patient and caring the entire day. We feel gratitude. Thank you.
Review by Ding, USA, January 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Angkor Wat and The Royal Temples Full-Day Tour from Siem Reap
My guide, Sear, picked me up from my hotel at 0830. From there he took me to the Angkor Wat temple complex. The pace of the tour was great. Sear is certainly very knowledgeable of the history, not just of the temples but also the history of the country. A must do/see in Siem Reap.
Practical Info
Preah Khan is the northernmost of the regularly-visited sites in Angkor Archeological Park, being 8 miles (13 kilometers) from the center of Siem Reap.
