Visit Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
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Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
Also known as the Palace of the Cat because of the statue of a cat that once reputedly graced the entrance.
This 12th-century temple lies in the northwest of Cambodia, a beautiful rural area seldom visited by tourists.
Constructed in the reign of Jayavarman VII at the height of the Angkor era on the site of a former temple, Banteay Chhmar remained off limits until 1999. Although not as magnificent as the main temples at Angkor it does offer a wonderful foretaste, the ruins being gradually reclaimed by the surrounding jungle.
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Suggested Banteay Chhmar itinerary
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Eastern Thailand and the forgotten temples of Cambodia
This trip is perfect for those looking to uncover some of Cambodia's forgotten temples and sample some rarely visited areas of Thailand. The combination of history, culture, ancient architecture and stunning scenery are sure to leave an everlasting impression.
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Places near Banteay Chhmar
- Battambang 68 miles away
- Temples of Angkor 69 miles away
- Siem Reap 71 miles away
- Preah Vihear 108 miles away
- Koh Kong 170 miles away
- Phnom Penh 212 miles away
- Kratie & Chhlong 225 miles away
- Sihanoukville 240 miles away
- Kampot 251 miles away
- Ratanakiri 261 miles away
- Kep 261 miles away
- Ban Lung 262 miles away
- Sen Monorom 297 miles away