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Pre RupvsPhnom Bakheng
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Pre Rup is preferred by most writers compared to Phnom Bakheng. Pre Rup scores 81 with recommendations from 2 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Frommer's.
Pre Rup
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Perched on three laterite terraces, this mountain-temple commands a lovely view over the forest and rice paddies at sunset." Full review
Frommer's "With its three central spires, Pre Rup looks a bit like a mini Angkor Wat. Prerup was built by King Rajeindravarmen II in 961 and was dedicated to Shiva. " Full review
Lonely Planet "A popular spot for sunset. The temple consists of a pyramid-shaped temple-mountain with the uppermost of the three tiers carrying five lotus towers. " Full review
Phnom Bakheng Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Siem Reap, Cambodia
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "The temple, a 65m five-tiered pyramid, is a study of Hindu numerology. At the summit, five towers form a quincunx to echo the five peaks of the heavenly mountain. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The great tourist ritual of Angkor involves climbing up Bakheng Hill to see the sun setting over Angkor Wat and the surrounding forest (either on foot or by elephant). " Full review
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While you are up there, be sure to visit the mountain-temple devoted to Shiva built atop Phnom Bakheng.
Lonely Planet "Located around 400m south of Angkor Thom, the main attraction at Phnom Bakheng is the sunset view over Angkor Wat...the temple, built by Yasovarman I (r 889–910), has five tiers, with seven levels." Full review
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Numbers are now restricted to just 300 visitors at any one time, so get here early (4pm) to guarantee a sunset spot.
