Experts' Choice Award Banteay Kdei
What the experts agree on
This 12th-century Buddhist monastery, ringed by walls and garuda-carved gates, pairs well with nearby Sras Srang pool—plus a rare intact Buddha statue few Angkor sites still have.
Afar Magazine "Exploring an old sandstone passageway in the Bhuddist temple of Banteay Kdei (Citadel of Monks)." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Facing the eastern entrance of the temple is an immense rectangular water feature called the Sras Srang. This sacred pool is in exact alignment with the sanctuary." Full review
Frommer's "The Buddha at the entrance is an original, intact statue, quite unique to the Angkor compound where so many pieces have been stolen or destroyed (beheaded)." Full review
Lonely Planet "A massive Buddhist monastery from the latter part of the 12th century, is surrounded by four concentric walls. Each of its four entrances is decorated with garudas." Full review
