Bayon
Monument · Angkor Thom, Siem Reap

Bayon

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bayon was the state temple of King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. Its central towers carry 216 faces that gaze outward in four directions. Bas-reliefs on the walls show scenes of battles, markets and daily Khmer life.

On day 2 of Siem Reap: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Angkor Archaeological Park pass required
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Inside Angkor Thom, short ride from Siem Reap

Itineraries with Bayon

Day 2 of Siem Reap: One Week

Angkor Thom

How Bayon fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Angkor Thom South GateAngkor Thom
  2. 8:30BayonAngkor Thom
  3. 10:30BaphuonAngkor Thom
  4. 11:30Terrace of the ElephantsAngkor Thom
  5. 17:00Phnom BakhengAngkor
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Bayon questions

Is Bayon the same as Angkor Wat?

No. Bayon stands in Angkor Thom, several kilometres north of Angkor Wat.

What do the faces on the towers represent?

Most scholars believe they depict the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara or the king himself.

How long do visitors usually spend at Bayon?

Most people allow one to two hours to walk the galleries and climb the central tower.

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