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Visit Banteay Chhmar, Cambodia
Although not as magnificent as the main temples at Angkor, Banteay Chhmar does offer wonderful ruins which are being gradually reclaimed by the surrounding jungle.
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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 109 kilometers away
- Temples of Angkor 110 kilometers away
- Siem Reap 114 kilometers away
- Preah Vihear 174 kilometers away
- Koh Kong 274 kilometers away
- Phnom Penh 341 kilometers away
- Kratie & Chhlong 362 kilometers away
- Sihanoukville 386 kilometers away
- Kampot 403 kilometers away
- Ratanakiri 420 kilometers away
- Kep 420 kilometers away
- Ban Lung 421 kilometers away
- Sen Monorom 477 kilometers away