Preah Khan
Angkor






Preah Khan is a Buddhist Temple, built by Jayavarman the 7th at the end of 11th century. The temple is just as it was when rediscovered.

On the way to the entrance, I saw a poor elderly man missing both of his legs, begging for money. It was hard to look at him. Be prepared cause you`ll see other leg- or armless Khmer people around the park, and it`s sad to see...

Updated on Aug 29, 2010: The last time we visited Preah Khan in April 2010, begging at all the temple sites we visited had in fact been banned. No limb-less beggars either. It made our Angkor experience a lot more easier.

... Preah Khan is still one of my favorites because of its peaceful and mysterious atmosphere. The labyrinth reminded me of Ta Prohm because of how the Banyan trees attached themselves to the walls and the heaps of fallen stones. In fact, it`s in a better condition than Ta Prohm...

preah khan april 2010 trees
The huge trees at Preah Khan -- taken in April 2010

What can you see experience here?

  • Walls and gallery pillars decorated with dancing Apsaras

    preah khan april 2010

  • The site is a great example of the life force of the jungle

    preah khan april 2010 dead tree
    The trees are dying at Preah Khan -- taken in April 2010

  • Jump from stone to stone, and walk in the long corridors without being disturbed

You can get lost here (as I did several times)...

At the end, I decided to find the main entrance so I could meet up with my Tuk-Tuk driver.

I thought I found the right exit, but guess what...I didn`t.

I tried another one, but that didn`t turn out to be right either!

preah khan april 2010 me
Me at Preah Khan -- taken in April 2010

I got tired of looking after the right exit, so I found a random one and walked around the whole area to find the Tuk-Tuk driver. It wasn`t a short-cut, but at least I found him!

Where can I grab some food or
buy a souvenir inside the park?

Click here to find out!

So, where do you go next?

Read about Siem Reap

Heard about Ta Prohm?

The red sandstone complex of Banteay Srei

The 1000 Lingas of Kbal Spean

Angkor Wat

The faces of Bayon

Leave Preah Khan and Return to Backpacking Tips Asia Homepage.



Connect with Backpacking Tips Asia

Follow GoBackpacker on Twitter

Facebook Buttons By ButtonsHut.com
Twitter Buttons

Preah Khan Travel Stories

TRAVEL STORY CONTEST! Win awesome travel goodies -- just for YOU!

Did you enjoy Preah Khan? Do you have any tips? Memorable stories?

Share your travel secrets and stories right here!!! (opens in a new window)

Search Backpacking Tips Asia.com

Free
Newsletter

Sign up here to receive

Start Your Footprints (free e-book)

and

Backpacking Tips Asia Newsletter

Email

Name

Then

Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure.
I promise to use it only to send you Backpacking Tips Asia News.

Search the Backpacking Tips Asia.com site:
Your search will open in a new window