Ta Nei
Archaeological Site Small Angkorian temple near Angkor Wat, Khmer architecture
A late 12th-13th-century Angkor temple in Siem Reap’s archaeological area, offering Khmer bas-reliefs, tree-overgrown galleries and quieter ruin exploration.
Ta Nei is a small Angkor-era temple in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, constructed in the late 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is part of the Angkor Archaeological Park and is known for its compact, moated plan.
The temple comprises a single enclosure built of laterite and sandstone surrounded by a moat and forest, with architectural details characteristic of Jayavarman VII’s Buddhist monuments. Many structures remain less-restored than at major Angkor sites, so visitors encounter a more intimate, vegetation-tinged complex.
Ta Nei was established as a Buddhist shrine under Jayavarman VII; over subsequent centuries the site fell into partial ruin and was reclaimed by vegetation, with only limited modern conservation work. Present-day access follows footpaths that enter the temple enclosure and cross the moat.
The temple lies within the Angkor Archaeological Park near the town of Siem Reap in northwestern Cambodia.
- Style: Built in the late 12th century during the reign of Jayavarman VII, using laterite and sandstone and arranged around a surrounding moat.
- Conservation: Less extensively restored than Angkor's largest monuments, offering a quieter site where original stonework is often visible in situ.
How to Get to Ta Nei #
Ta Nei is within the Angkor Archaeological Park, about 20-30 minutes by bike or tuk-tuk from central Siem Reap depending on route. Angkor passes are required for entry and are purchased at the park’s official ticket centre near Siem Reap.
Tips for Visiting Ta Nei #
- Buy a multi-day Angkor pass if visiting other temple groups-the one-day pass is poor value if exploring beyond a single site.
- Early morning is best for soft light and fewer vendors; late afternoon brings long shadows and cooler temperatures.
- Respect Buddhist shrines and dress modestly inside active religious buildings-shoulders and knees covered.
Best Time to Visit Ta Nei #
November-February (dry season) offers the most comfortable conditions and clearest skies for temple visits.
Weather & Climate near Ta Nei #
Ta Nei'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 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1331 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 (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (189 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 (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (192 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.
