Terrace of the Elephants
Monument · Angkor Thom, Siem Reap

Terrace of the Elephants

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

The Terrace of the Elephants forms part of the royal enclosure in Angkor Thom. It features a long wall with reliefs of elephants in procession and garudas. Visitors should look for the detailed carvings along the base and the platform that once supported wooden pavilions.

On day 2 of Siem Reap: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Requires an Angkor pass. Current prices available at the ticket office.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes.
Best time
Early morning to avoid heat and crowds.
Getting there
Inside Angkor Thom, a short walk north of the Bayon.

Itineraries with Terrace of the Elephants

Day 2 of Siem Reap: One Week

Angkor Thom

How Terrace of the Elephants 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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Terrace of the Elephants questions

Is the Terrace of the Elephants open every day?

Yes. It follows the same hours as the Angkor Archaeological Park.

Can you climb on the Terrace of the Elephants?

Visitors may walk along the terrace but must stay on designated paths.

How far is the Terrace of the Elephants from the Bayon?

It lies directly north of the Bayon, about a five-minute walk.

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