Prasat Baksei Chamkrong
Temple Small Angkor temple atop artificial mound
A small Angkorian brick temple near Angkor Thom, often visited on the Angkor circuit; tourists stop for its compact pyramid form, lintel carvings and as part of a full-day temple itinerary.
Prasat Baksei Chamkrong is a small brick temple within the Angkor archaeological area near Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is a compact stepped sanctuary executed primarily in brick with sandstone decorative elements and is set on a laterite platform.
The temple originally served as a Hindu sanctuary and retains a single central tower and associated enclosure elements characteristic of Angkorian temple architecture. Its modest scale contrasts with larger neighbouring monuments but it is noted for the quality of its brickwork and carved lintels.
Scholarly dating places the construction in the late 10th to early 11th centuries CE during the classical Angkorian period, and the monument has been the subject of conservation work. It sits within the wider Angkor complex of temples visited by many travellers to the Siem Reap region.
The temple is located in the Angkor area of Siem Reap province, northwestern Cambodia, within easy reach of the main Angkor park road network and other nearby monuments.
- Scale and style: A compact brick sanctuary built in the Angkor style; its relatively small footprint and steep stepped form make it one of the more immediately recognisable minor temples around the central Angkor group.
How to Get to Prasat Baksei Chamkrong #
Prasat Baksei Chamkrong lies inside the Angkor Archaeological Park near the main temple groups around Angkor (Siem Reap). From Siem Reap town most visitors reach the Angkor zone by tuk‑tuk, taxi or organized minibus (a typical transfer to Angkor takes about 15-30 minutes depending on which temple circuit you visit). Once inside the park the temple is a short walk from the park road/path that serves that group of monuments.
Tips for Visiting Prasat Baksei Chamkrong #
- Go at sunrise or in the late afternoon to avoid the heat and harsh midday light - Baksei Chamkrong is a relatively small brick temple that benefits from low-angle light for photography and detail.
- Combine Baksei Chamkrong with other nearby small temples on the same side of the Angkor complex, because it's a short visit on its own and is easily paired with other nearby ruins to make efficient use of travel time.
- Be prepared for uneven, ancient brickwork underfoot and limited shade around the monument; take care when climbing or walking among the ruins and respect barriers and conservation signage.
Best Time to Visit Prasat Baksei Chamkrong #
The best time to visit Prasat Baksei Chamkrong is the dry season (Nov-Feb) for cooler, more comfortable conditions; the wet season brings heavy rains but fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Prasat Baksei Chamkrong #
Prasat Baksei Chamkrong's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1320 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (267 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (194 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
