Bakong

ប្រាសាទបាគង

The first great sandstone temple-mountain, built in 881 at Hariharalaya. It is the monument people mean when they book the Roluos group.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Angkor Pass ($37-$72)
Entry Fee USD: Included
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Commissioning King: Indravarman I
Century Built: 9th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Hindu · Shiva
Circuit: Roluos Group
Distance from Siem Reap: 15 km
Best Time to Visit: Early morning or late afternoon. Pair it with the other Roluos shrines if the driver knows them.

Nicknames and famous highlights

Pyramid TemplesRoluos GroupFirst large sandstone temple-mountainMoat of the cosmic oceanElephant corner figuresRoluos group

History and architecture

Bakong was dedicated to Shiva in 881 by Indravarman I at Hariharalaya, the capital before Yasovarman I moved the court to Phnom Bakheng. The stepped pyramid, moat, and enclosure are the pattern later temples enlarge. The central tower visitors climb is a later rebuild, but the stages, lions, and elephants at the corners are of the original reign. Preah Ko and Lolei, the other Roluos temples, stand nearby and are covered by the same Angkor Pass. This listing is Bakong, the one most visitors walk.

How to get to Bakong

No origin routes are published yet. See every temple in Siem Reap.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Bakong?

Bakong is covered by Angkor Pass ($37-$72) and has no extra per-temple fee in this directory.

What are the opening hours of Bakong?

Bakong is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: Early morning or late afternoon. Pair it with the other Roluos shrines if the driver knows them..

Who built Bakong?

Commissioned under Indravarman I, 9th Century, 881, dedicated to Shiva. The religion recorded here is Hindu.

What is Bakong known for?

Also called Roluos Group. Known for First large sandstone temple-mountain, Moat of the cosmic ocean, Elephant corner figures, Roluos group. Filed under Pyramid Temples

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