Banteay Srei
Monument · Banteay Srei, Siem Reap

Banteay Srei

Photo: Tsui · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Banteay Srei is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It dates to 967 and stands out for the quality of its reliefs on walls, pediments and lintels. The red sandstone gives the structures a distinct color and texture.

On day 3 of Siem Reap: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Angkor pass required
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
About an hour's drive from Siem Reap (roughly 32 km)

Itineraries with Banteay Srei

Day 3 of Siem Reap: One Week

Banteay Srei

How Banteay Srei fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Banteay SreiAngkor
  2. 11:00Banteay SamreAngkor
  3. 17:00Pre RupAngkor
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Banteay Srei questions

Is Banteay Srei part of the main Angkor site?

Yes. It belongs to the Angkor Archaeological Park and requires the same pass.

Why visit Banteay Srei separately from Angkor Wat?

The temple lies 25 kilometers northeast of the main group and holds finer carvings than most other structures.

How long does it take to reach Banteay Srei from Siem Reap?

Allow 45 minutes to an hour by car, a little longer by tuk-tuk.

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