Rolous Group
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Walking/Hiking,
Ruin - Ancient,
Temple
The 3 main temples of Roluos stand apart from the main attractions around Siem Reap, lying to the west of the town rather than on the main northern axis. They’re also significantly older, dating from the 9th century when this area was known as Hariharalaya.
Preah Ko, the oldest, is arranged as two rows of three “prasats” (towers) each, and boasts stunning stone carvings and plasterwork. After that comes the intricate 5-tiered Bakong, and finally Lolei, which dates from 893. This last temple resembles Preah Ko but with 4 instead of 6 towers, once stood on its own island, and is noted for its fine examples of Khmer calligraphy.
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
The Roluos temples are off National Highway 6 which heads west out of Siem Reap. Get there in a tuk-tuk or hire a bicycle (take good care in the unpredictable traffic).
