Banteay Kdei

ប្រាសាទបន្ទាយក្ដី

A Buddhist monastic complex of Jayavarman VII, quieter than Ta Prohm and directly across from the royal pool of Srah Srang.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Angkor Pass ($37-$72)
Entry Fee USD: Included
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Commissioning King: Jayavarman VII
Century Built: Late 12th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Buddhist · Lokeshvara
Circuit: Small Circuit
Distance from Siem Reap: 12 km
Best Time to Visit: Late afternoon, paired with Srah Srang across the road

Nicknames and famous highlights

Face TemplesCitadel of ChambersFace towers on the gopurasDevata carvingsHall of dancersPairing with Srah Srang

History and architecture

Banteay Kdei was built in the Bayon style at the end of the 12th century, one of the monasteries Jayavarman VII scattered around the capital. The sandstone is softer here than at Angkor Wat, and much of the gallery has slumped. Face towers and devata figures still stand on the better-preserved gates. The usual reading of the name is Citadel of the Chambers, or cells, which fits a monastery plan. It shares the Small Circuit stop with Srah Srang, whose landing stage faces the temple.

How to get to Banteay Kdei

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

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Banteay Kdei?

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

What are the opening hours of Banteay Kdei?

Banteay Kdei is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: Late afternoon, paired with Srah Srang across the road.

Who built Banteay Kdei?

Commissioned under Jayavarman VII, Late 12th Century, Late 12th century, dedicated to Lokeshvara. The religion recorded here is Buddhist.

What is Banteay Kdei known for?

Also called Citadel of Chambers. Known for Face towers on the gopuras, Devata carvings, Hall of dancers, Pairing with Srah Srang. Filed under Face Temples

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