Prasats Suor Prat
Temple
Along Angkor Thom’s east causeway, the Suor Prat towers form a row of small sandstone pavilions linked to historic royal functions; visitors photograph the columns and study Khmer architectural detail.
Prasats Suor Prat are a sequence of eight small sandstone towers located on the eastern side of the Royal Square inside Angkor Thom, near the Baphuon and the Royal Palace in Siem Reap. The towers were erected in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII.
They form a distinctive architectural ensemble directly facing the central royal precinct and are notable for their regular spacing and simple, compact form. The precise original function of the towers is not definitively known, but their position makes them a conspicuous feature of the Angkor Thom royal complex.
Constructed of sandstone and laterite, the towers remain a frequent stop on circuits of Angkor’s monuments because of their proximity to the main palace buildings and the Bayon.
- Number of towers: A row of eight small sandstone towers aligned along the east side of Angkor Thom's Royal Square, dating to the late 12th century.
How to Get to Prasats Suor Prat #
The Prasats Suor Prat towers are inside Angkor Thom in the Angkor Archaeological Park near the Royal Palace complex. From Siem Reap town take a tuk‑tuk to the Angkor Thom gate (about a 10-20 minute drive); once inside Angkor Thom the towers are a short walk from the Bayon/Royal Square area (a few hundred metres).
Tips for Visiting Prasats Suor Prat #
- Visit Prasats Suor Prat in the mid-to-late afternoon when softer light makes the line of towers more photogenic and the surrounding Royal Square is quieter than at morning peak times.
- Approach from the Royal Palace/Terrace of the Elephants side to see how the towers sit within the royal complex; many visitors hurry past without taking the short detour to view them from the square's raised terraces.
- Combine the stop with nearby Angkor Thom monuments-Suor Prat is best appreciated in context, so leave time to walk the adjacent terraces rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.
Best Time to Visit Prasats Suor Prat #
The best time to visit is the cool, dry season (November-February) when temple touring is most comfortable and accessible.
Weather & Climate near Prasats Suor Prat #
Prasats Suor Prat'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 (1322 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 33°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 (171 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 (186 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 (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (77 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.
