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Banteay Srei

Siem Reap, Cambodia
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Ranked #10 of 106 attractions in Siem Reap
4.5 of 5 stars 409 Reviews
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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Honolulu, Hawaii
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Banteay Srei is a smaller temple but extraordinary carvings adorn every surface of the inner temple. Amazing crafts(woman)ship, as the delicacy and intricacy of the design is deemed too fine for men to have created.

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Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Only go here if you really like carvings. It is more then 30 km from Siem Reap.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Our guesthouse owner warned us ahead of time that no matter what time of the day it is, this temple is always mobbed, and she was absolutely right. We went during the hottest time of the day, and still there were too many people. In fact, there were so many, that I did not enjoy my time at all. Of... More

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Manila, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Its a grand, ornate temple in pinkish...miniature. No steps to ascend. Its tucked away in a forest. The sandstone carvings are beautiful! The entrance to the banteay srei compound is the cleanest and most organized of all in siem reap! Also, the cluster of shops nearby have a good selection of souvenirs and handicrafts but at much, much, much cheaper... More

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Quezon City, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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This is my favorite among all the temples I have visited in Cambodia. I loved the intricate stone carvings! We hired a car from Steung Hotel---near pub street and we were charged $40 for the day. The trip took about an hour. Tuktuks are a cheaper option at $20 for the day but the trip may take longer.

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I decided to visit this temple after reading the review in trip advisor saying it will worth the trip. The trip was about 45 mins from town, 90 mins for two way journey. When I reached there, I expected something spectacular, and I was disappointed. Well, yeah, the stone was rose colored which make it so unique, but the temple... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The carvings on this temple were incredible but it was a good 45-60 minute drive outside of Siem Reap. Made from different materials than Ankgor Wat, it definitely looked different and the carvings were well preserved.

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

to be honest, lot of temples, by this time we were templed out. more impressive temples closer to town

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This temple has intricate carvings that are still very well maintained. But visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds.

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I loved the intricate carvings. The style is different from the other temples. It is a little bit further out from the other temples but that means it's also less crowded, especially if you get there early.

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