Baksei Chamkrong

Getting There - Prasat Baksei Chamkrong is located 150 meters north of Phnom Bakheng and 80 meters from the road leading to the south gate of Angkor Thom. Attractions - Temple Hotels - Yes at town Food & Restaurants - Yes Shopping - Yes Baksei Chamkrong is the name of a small temple that you should not miss when you are in Siem Reap. A visit to Baksei Chamkrong can be combined with a stop at the south gate of Angkor Thom. This temple was built in the mid 10th century after the temple on Phnom Bakheng was built by Harshavarman I and completed by Rajendravarman II, dedicated to Siva (Hindu). Baksei Chamkrong Temple was the first temple-mountain at Angkor built entirely of durable materials brick, laterite and sandstone. Prasat Baksei Chamkrong is located 150 meters north of Phnom Bakheng and 80 meters from the road leading to the south gate of Angkor Thom.