Timeline
16:58
Arrive at Pol Pot Baray. Use a moto to reach the site, as it is about 3 km north of Banteay Chhmar and can be difficult to reach in the rainy season.
17:58
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 17:27, offering a stark contrast against the water that sustains the local villagers.
18:28
Stay for the transition into darkness. The baray serves as an important water source for the community, and the silence after sunset is profound.
Local tip
Check the route for your moto transport. Biking may be possible during the dry season only.
Check before you go
- Moto is the recommended transport. Biking is only feasible in the dry season.
- Access can be difficult in the rainy season.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Banteay Chhmar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).