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Banteay Srei

Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Ranked #9 of 88 attractions in Siem Reap
Type: Ancient Ruins
Traveller Description:  In Khmer, Banteay Srei means “city of women” and while small, it is one of the jewels of Khmer art due to the outstanding quality of its sculpted... more »
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Comparing to others, this is one of the well-maintained temple and surrounded by small lakes. you still can see the door panel with the carvings clearly.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

This temple is approximately 30km out of Siem Reap, but well worth the visit. Amazing carvings and stone work.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

city of women, or some called itu pinky temple. worth to see for a while to see different kind of temple besides angkor wat. if you have spare time about 2 - 3hour, can go there...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

This temple should not be missed. We enjoyed it far more than another. The carvings are fabulous. We spent more time here than at any other temple. It is away from the other temples and crowds were not heavy. We had plenty of time for photographs.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

It's a bit of a drive from the 'main' temples, but it is SO worth it!! The intricate, detailed carvings that adorn it is something you really do not want to miss! So intricate that it is apprently known as a 'Lady Temple,'since people have said that no man can pay so much attention to detail! And, it is the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

It was a hot dusty drive out to Banteay srei but it was worth it. Make sure you go right out to the back and take your photo throughout the gap in the surrounding wall, the reflection on the water and the angle means you can capture the whole thing.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

Half an hour car ride from Angkor Wat, this is also another temple not to be missed! However, it's kind of a disappointment since the colour of the temple which is supposed to be pink, turned into somewhat wooden-brown colour because of the deforestation that happened there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

This temple is quite far from the center but I liked it better than Angkor Wat -- simply because it has retained all the beautiful carving from centuries ago. Tip: Visit either at sunrise or sunset when there are less people. It also pays to visit the National Museum first so that you get an idea of who and what... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW

There is exquisite decorative carving in pink sandstone, and the miniature proportions are a major highlight of Banteay Srei. Banteay Srei means “Citadel of the Women”. This temple is not so big. A lot of souvenir shop and restaurant outside the temple.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This is an amazing places, the ruins of the temple is admirable. You should not miss this place. Be sure to bring umbrella as protection for the heat of the sun.

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