Phnom Bakheng, Krong Siem Reap: Photos, Reviews & Location

Built 889–910 CE, the Hindu & Buddhist temple's pyramid-style ruins are popular with sunset viewers.

At a glance

#5 of 5 Tourist attractions in Krong Siem Reap #3 of 3 Hindu temples in Krong Siem Reap

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

1.7 km from the center of Krong Siem Reap

Rating breakdown

5 ★66%
4 ★24%
3 ★8%
2 ★2%
1 ★1%

CVF4+GCF Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap 17000, Cambodia

+855 63 765 577

Quick facts

What is the rating of Phnom Bakheng?: Phnom Bakheng is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 3,053 reviews.
How does Phnom Bakheng rank in Krong Siem Reap?: Phnom Bakheng is #5 of 5 Tourist attractions in Krong Siem Reap by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Phnom Bakheng located?: CVF4+GCF Angkor Archaeological Park, Krong Siem Reap 17000, Cambodia — 1.7 km from the center of Krong Siem Reap.
How can I contact Phnom Bakheng?: Phone: +855 63 765 577

It's ok. You need to hike up the whole mountain to stay with hundreds of tourist on the top to make a picture of the sunset. We startet there at 17:00 and had been told to be down at 18:30 again. We walked 20 minutes. And still even at 18:10 the sun wasn't down so we walked down again without a full sunset. But it was ok since the sun was covered from the clouds later. Around 18:40 in SIEM reap town the sun went down and we saw a beautiful sunset in the town

deepak singh 2024 Apr 21

Nice place, great for sunset view from the place. It's a bit of a hike from below to reach the temple but should be manageable.

There is a idol at the top, but you will see most people are there for sunset view. You should get there atleast 30-45 min before sunset to get a good spot.
You can use the same ticket you used for Angkor Vat to enter this temple.

Jesse Lee 2024 Mar 30

If you buy your ticket after 4:30pm (4:45?)for the next day, that ticket is good to use it here that day to see the sunset for free.

Our driver drove us to official Angkor Wat ticket office at 4:30pm and immediately drove up to Phnom Bakheng sunset viewing.

This temple is up a slight hill 10-15 minutes walk up, it was very crowded by the sunset, if you get here right at sunset your might not find a good spot to see much. But regardless it’s a fun experience.

Alexander Johnson 2024 Mar 21

The hike to the top was better than the temple. It is under restoration construction so could be worth it when that's complete. Compared to other temples I didn't really find anything unique. You don't need to visit this on your trip but the hike was peaceful. Easy to do too.

Trần Nguyễn Yến Linh 2024 Mar 13

The temple itself is beautiful. On top, you can see 360 view of the complex and the trees surrounding it.

You can see the sunset from here and so we did just like the other hundreds of tourists and locals did.

Wara Duarte 2024 Feb 19

Temple is ruins that a good spot to see the sunset. However you need to claim up to the mountain and i take around 20 minutes. Lots of people followed by a steep staircase. The sunset was nice but it is just the typical sunset from high lookout point overlooking a valley, For me.. it is just another sunset.

Belle 2024 Feb 11

This is the only temple in the complex built on a hill. The temple itself is beautiful, tall and majestic. The hike took about 20minutes for me because I walk slow. It was dusty going up, the ground is Cambodia is really dry in February. To get to the top of the temple, there's a fee more steps on a steep ladder. On top, you can see 360 view of the complex and the trees surrounding it.

The front desk staff at our hotel recommended to see the sunset from here and so we did just like the other hundreds of tourists and locals did. TBH, go somewhere to see the sunset. It was hard to appreciate because of the crowd. There's just so many people and it was hard to get a good view.

Karen Smith 2024 Jan 20

The road up to the temple is very well kept (2024) and can easily be driven on a scooter, but ask the guards if that's ok. A temple pass is required. The walk up the road is lovely, shaded all the way, and not very challenging. The temple is in good condition but not much to see, other than appreciating its age. It is not crowded during the day, but very popular at sunset due to the great views.