Bayon Temple

The Bayon Temple at the center of Angkor Thom is one of the world's most distinctive and recognizable ancient structures, its 54 towers each carved with four giant faces gazing serenely in the cardinal directions. Built by Jayavarman VII as the state temple of the Khmer Empire's Buddhist capital, its galleries depict vivid bas-relief scenes of Khmer army battles, market life, cooking scenes, and sporting events. The smiling faces, believed to represent either the king himself or Avalokiteshvara, have become the defining image of the Angkor region.

• Categoryreligious
• Opening HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM