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Banteay SreivsBakong
Banteay Srei and Bakong are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Banteay Srei is preferred by most reviewers compared to Bakong. Banteay Srei is ranked #14 in Siem Reap with praise from 3 sources like Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Banteay Srei
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Lonely Planet "The Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre is the largest fully enclosed butterfly centre in southeast Asia, with more than 30 species of Cambodian butterflies fluttering about." Full review
Afar Magazine "Banteay Srei, known as the 'Citadel of Women', is one of the prettiest temples with intricately detailed carvings and decorative features painstakingly carved into the pink sandstone." Full review
Frommer's "True temple buffs won't want to miss this distinct complex." Full review
Bakong Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Roulos, Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Afar Magazine "Prasat Bakong is the most impressive of the Roluos Group of temple complexes, located east of Siem Reap." Full review
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While your there, be sure to purchase some refreshments from the local roadside vendors that don't see nearly as many tourists as the popular Angkor area.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This majestic five-tiered pyramid encircled by moats was built in 881 in what was then considered to be the centre of the Hariharalaya." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Bakong is the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group of temples...it’s a representation of Mt Meru, and it served as the city’s central temple." Full review
