Monument · Angkor, Siem Reap

Preah Khan

Preah Khan
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Preah Khan was built by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and university. The site covers a large area with multiple enclosures, galleries and a central sanctuary. Visitors should watch for tree roots growing over the stone structures and the carved lintels along the corridors.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 4 of Siem Reap: One Week

Visiting Preah Khan: what to know

Tickets
Included in the Angkor Archaeological Park pass
Time needed
Two hours
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
About 3 km north of Angkor Thom's north gate by tuk-tuk or bicycle

Siem Reap itineraries with Preah Khan

Day 4 of Siem Reap: One Week

The Grand Circuit

How Preah Khan fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Preah KhanAngkor
  2. 10:30Neak PeanAngkor
  3. 11:30Ta SomAngkor
  4. 13:00East MebonAngkor
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Preah Khan FAQs

How old is Preah Khan?

It was completed in 1191 during the reign of Jayavarman VII.

Is Preah Khan part of the main Angkor circuit?

Yes. It lies inside the Angkor Archaeological Park and requires the standard park ticket.

Can you climb on the ruins at Preah Khan?

Climbing is restricted on many sections to protect the structures. Stick to marked paths.

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