Phnom Bakheng Temple

Phnom Bakheng, originally named Yashodhar Parvat, was the state temple of the first Khmer capital in the region known as Angkor. It is a temple mountain, also known as a stepped pyramid, situated high on a hilltop overlooking the region. Its unique location offers unsurpassed views of Angkor, and has led to its popularity with tourists, especially for sunset viewing. Sustainable visitor management is in place to help alleviate overcrowding and ease pressures on the structure.

Tourists waiting in Line at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists waiting in line to watch sunset at Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Main Temple at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists at the main temple of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. Every evening hundreds climb to watch the sunset over Angkor and the surrounding lands.
Main Temple at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists at the main temple of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. Every evening hundreds climb to watch the sunset over Angkor and the surrounding lands.
Tourists waiting in Line at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists at the main temple of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. Every evening hundreds climb to watch the sunset over Angkor and the surrounding lands.
Tourists waiting ito Watch Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists waiting ito Watch Sunset at Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Tourists waiting ito Watch Sunset at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists waiting ito Watch Sunset at Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Prayer Offerings at Phnom Bakheng
Prayer offerings laid at the central tower shrine of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Prayer Offerings at Phnom Bakheng
Prayer offerings laid at the central tower shrine of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Prayer Offerings at Phnom Bakheng
Prayer offerings laid at the central tower shrine of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Prayer Offerings at Phnom Bakheng
Prayer offerings laid at the central tower shrine of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia
Main Temple at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists at the main temple of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. Every evening hundreds climb to watch the sunset over Angkor and the surrounding lands.
Main Temple at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists at the main temple of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. Every evening hundreds climb to watch the sunset over Angkor and the surrounding lands.
Main Temple at Phnom Bakheng
Tourists at the main temple of Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia. Every evening hundreds climb to watch the sunset over Angkor and the surrounding lands.
Elephant
Elephant dressed and waiting to give a tourist a ride at Phnom Bakheng in Angkor Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cambodia

Phnom Bakheng Temple

Explore Sustainable Tourism With WH Volunteers

Follow Us

XplorMor International Non-Profit Organization