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Cambodia’s Other Angkor Temples, Photos and Thoughts

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Everyone focuses on the big daddy of them all when thinking about Angkor (Angkor Wat) but there are other Angkor temples worth experiencing. There are thousands in the area but these other Angkor Temple photos are a perfect example of overlooked beauty. They come from our first day riding in the back of Mr. Jim’s tuk-tuk and walking around some of the world’s most beautiful scenes. Over the course of two very hot days in the Cambodian low season, Christina and I booked a tour with a kind local man who went by Mr. Jim. We’d wash up and have breakfast in the morning while preparing for the day ahead. I’d jot down notes in my little memo pad to keep a record of the places we would visit each day.

We love these “other” Angkor temples so much, that we also included them among our favorite places to visit in Cambodia!

The Other Angkor Temples

With this trip, I was achieving a dream that I’d never thought would be possible. My wife and I were getting ready to step into an 8-hour long history and culture course each day, braving the Cambodian heat with tons of water and enough food to keep us going until evening. You can click on each of the below links to navigate around the photo sections. At the bottom of each section is the option for you to come back here. I hope you enjoy this walk through some of Angkor’s finest temples and if you have any questions or things to say, leave us a note in the comments section! Well, let’s get to it with these other Angkor temple photos!

Pre Rup

This was the first temple we visited at Angkor. It’s located east of Angkor. It was built in the mid 9th Century during the reign of Rajendravarman.

Walking up Pre Rup near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Standing tall at Pre Rup - Angkor

 

Looking up on the steps of Pre Rup, Angkor

 

Inside a hall of Pre Rup - Angkor

Banteay Srei

Banteasy Srei was built in the 10th century as a Hindu Temple and dedicated to Shiva.

Walking around Banteay Srei, Angkor

Walking about Banteay Srei, Angkor

 

Looking around Banteay Srei, Angkor

 

Crouched down at Banteay Srei near Angkor, Cambodia

Kbal Spean

This is Kbal Spean which is northeast of Angkor. It’s commonly known as “The River of 1000 Lingas” which are the phallic symbol of Shiva. Along the 2 km hike, we encountered many beautiful sculptures and beautiful biodiversity.

Walking towards Kbal Spean near Angkor in Cambodia


Part of the River of 1000 Lingas at Kbal Spean near Angkor, Cambodia


Walking around Kbal Spean near Angkor in Cambodia


Linga Yoni at Kbal Spean in Cambodia

East Mebon

East Mebon is a Hindu Temple built in 952 AD under the reign of Rajendravarman II.

Walking around the East Mebon Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Crowching around the East_Mebon Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Overgrown tree at the East Mebon Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Walking Around East Mebon near Angkor in Cambodia

 

Statues inside East Mebon near Angkor in Cambodia

 

Looking up from the East Mebon Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

Ta Som

Built in the mid 12th century, Ta Som sits northeast of Angkor Wat and north of East Mebon. It was built under the reign of King Jayavarman VII for his father, Dharanindravarman II.

Entrance door to Ta Som near Angkor in Cambodia-1

 

Tree Overgrowth at Ta Som near Angkor in Cambodia

 

Remaining Stones at Ta Som near Angkor in Cambodia

 

Carvings and Rubble at Ta Som near Angkor in Cambodia

 

Aspara Carvings at Ta Som near Angkor in Cambodia

 

Aspara Carving at Ta Som near Angkor in Cambodia

Preah Khan

This was the last temple we visited on Day 1 at Angkor. Preah Khan can also be referred to as “Prah Khan”. It was built in the 12th century for Jayavarman VII. The massive size of the complex certainly suggests its importance within the Khmer Empire during its powerful reign over this region.

Doorway inside the Preah Khan Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Hallway at Preah Khan near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Photo from inside a Hallway at Preah Khan near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Rubble and Overgrown Tree at Preah Khan near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Overgrown tree inside the Preah Khan Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Unknown Structure at Preah Khan

 

Hallway inside the Preah Khan Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

 

Walking around the Preah Khan Complex near Angkor, Cambodia

What did you think of these Other Angkor Temples? Have you seen of them? I’d love to read your thoughts in the comments section!

This Angkor temples travel guide is part of our series on Cambodia Travel and Southeast Asia Travel. It was originally created on December 4, 2017. It has been maintained and updated (as of December 27, 2018) to reflect current viewpoints and travel trends.

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