Timeline
17:31
Grab a cane juice or grilled corn from the Market Stalls near the moat. It is a cheap, quick snack to keep your energy up while you walk.
17:51
Walk into Banteay Chhmar Temple. Spend this time exploring the main enclosure and looking for the stunning bas-reliefs of Khmer domestic and military life. The light is beginning to soften.
18:21
Stand in the main enclosure as the sun sets toward the W. The fading light highlights the texture of the stone towers and the intricate carvings of the Avalokitesvara.
18:41
Head to CBT Restaurant for a proper dinner. The staff are trained in hygiene, offering a safe and comfortable place to rest after your temple exploration.
Local tip
The temple entrance fee is US$5 per person and is good for multi-day entrance to all the satellite temples including Banteay Torp Temple. Children under 12 are free.
Check before you go
- Market Stalls and CBT Restaurant do not list specific opening hours, but they generally operate during daylight and early evening.
- The temple entrance fee is US$5 per person.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Banteay Chhmar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).