"The Bayon at Angkor Thom" Top 5 Page for this destination Angkor Thum by shrimp56

Angkor Thum Travel Guide: 277 reviews and 797 photos

There is more to Angkor Thom than the Bayon, but it is the most spectacular part and since we had limited time -- well Bayon it was!
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The Bayon is best known for its many enigmatic faces, but don't miss the rest of the experience inclusing the many bas relief freizes depicting history and daily life.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Taking a slow walk through to the center ...
Cons:Watch your step!
In a nutshell:Worth MUCH more time than we had.

Last visit to Angkor Thum: Dec 2003
Intro Updated Jul 22, 2004
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A detail of another amazing bas-relief at Bayon - Angkor Thum

A detail of another amazing bas-relief... Things to Do (10)

In this detail we can see a boat with oarsmen, as well as fish and men swimming in the sea. Apparently the carvings and... more travel advice

The path into The Bayon Things to Do (10)

Again don't rush past this part. It will be hot and you see shade ahead, but this is your chance to see the whole... more travel advice

At the edge of Bayon the lions guard - Angkor Thum

At the edge of Bayon the lions guard Things to Do (10)

The center of the Bayon is very closed-in forcing your attention up to the carved faces. So enjoy the space between the... more travel advice

South Gate details ... Things to Do (10)

On the left is a close-up of the "naga" on the left side of the entrance causeway. The naga is an image that is often... more travel advice

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Written Jul 22, 2004

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Comments (14)

BeatChick Apr 12, 2008 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

Wow, you're so lucky to have visited Angkor Thum - fab photos!
iwys Feb 8, 2006 at 5:02 AM Report Abuse

Nice pictures. I loved clambering around there.
Wann Feb 14, 2005 at 3:50 AM Report Abuse

Nice page here, all pictures are really great !! look spectacular to me.... Thanks for sharing...
elgin99 Dec 17, 2004 at 3:42 AM Report Abuse

What for a wonderful place of our great world! Lovely greetings to you!
sim1 May 20, 2004 at 1:05 PM Report Abuse

Oooh, what a wonderful place! I would love to go here! Beautiful photos Sally!!! Grilled fish sounds good, hahaha, but I sure am glad that I didn't have dinner with those guys, lol ;-)))
pmarshuk Feb 18, 2004 at 7:33 AM Report Abuse

More great pictures from Angkor. Those faces can get quite eerie.
Helga67 Feb 16, 2004 at 10:46 AM Report Abuse

It's a place to be happy, all those smiling faces.
acemj Jan 27, 2004 at 6:59 PM Report Abuse

I bet that grill fish tasted great. Looking forward to more . . .
ukirsari Jan 25, 2004 at 7:45 AM Report Abuse

Bayon is so lovely and nice to feel "thousand" faces looking at us :)
olja1234 Jan 14, 2004 at 10:25 AM Report Abuse

Incredible smiling faces and relief....Great page, I'll be back!