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Banteay Samre

Banteay Srei | Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Ranked #16 of 88 attractions in Siem Reap
Type: Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Ancient Ruins, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Some of the photos posted by previous reviewers are for Banteay Srei (which is not far from this temple); not for Banteay Samre. Do those people even know where they went? When we visited this temple, it was not crowded (hardly anyone else). See attached photos (no one else in sight). We enjoyed the drive from Siem Reap to this... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

nice place where you will see ancient ruin,, i am sure u would enjoy there especially for those who like taking pics don't forget bring your umbrella,, it is open area and the sunny and rainy weather over the year

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

i like the idea to have small but strong concept :) should come and see it only for 2 hour round trip will be enough

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

A visit to Banteay Samre can be combined with an excursion to Banteay Srei, which it should precede if possible. The whole trip takes perhaps 2 hours and is best made in the morning.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Don't mix Banteay Srei (the one with the pink-ish coloured stones) with Banteay Samre. Banteay Samre is known as the little Angkor Wat, because is just as beautiful and well preserved. You will need a tuk-tuk to get there, but it is worth it. There are toilet and eating facilities just outside the entrance of this temple and not many... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Banteay Samre is one of the best preserved temples on the Angkor circuit, but it is surprisingly little visited. In consequence, it is one of the best temples to choose for a visit. There is no visitors' centre or other facilities, and the temple itself is rather isolated. It has often been described as Angkor Wat in miniature, as it... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Very nice structure with not so big size like other temples. Have a good time to tour thru. It locates remote to other circled temples but really worth visiting

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

After Angkor Wat, Angkor Tom etc., etc., I thought I had seen all the old ruined temples I wanted to see. What a pleasant suprise to find that Banteay Samre was something a bit different and interesting. And, we enjoyed to drive through the coutryside to get there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I went here in the afternoon and it was so lovely. the inner courtyard was in really good condition and it was such a lovely place. I highly recommend as a combination going to Bantey Srei and the landmine Museum. Its a good hike if you add the other two attractions so for this day we hired a car instead... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

Stopped here after visiting Banteay Srey. Quite large and mostly flat temple with towers similar to those of Angkor Wat. The carvings are still in very good condition and photograph well.

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