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.

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.
Only go here if you really like carvings. It is more then 30 km from Siem Reap.
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...
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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...
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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.
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...
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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.
to be honest, lot of temples, by this time we were templed out. more impressive temples closer to town
This temple has intricate carvings that are still very well maintained. But visit early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
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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