Baphuon

ប្រាសាទបាពួន

An 11th-century pyramid inside Angkor Thom, older than the city walls, with a giant reclining Buddha built into its west side.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Angkor Pass ($37-$72)
Entry Fee USD: Included
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Commissioning King: Udayadityavarman II
Century Built: Mid-11th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Hindu & Buddhist · Shiva
Circuit: Small Circuit
Distance from Siem Reap: 8.5 km
Best Time to Visit: With Bayon, before the midday heat on the elevated walkway

Nicknames and famous highlights

Pyramid TemplesWorld's Largest JigsawReclining Buddha on the west facePyramid temple-mountainElevated causewayMid-11th-century style

History and architecture

Baphuon was the state temple-mountain of Udayadityavarman II, dedicated to Shiva around 1060, a century before Jayavarman VII enclosed it inside Angkor Thom. In the 15th or 16th century an enormous reclining Buddha was assembled from blocks on the west face. Twentieth-century conservators dismantled the pyramid to stabilize it and then lost the records during the years of war, so the rebuild became a famous jigsaw. The Buddha had to be put back as they went. The approach is a long elevated causeway across the dried moat.

How to get to Baphuon

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

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Baphuon?

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

What are the opening hours of Baphuon?

Baphuon is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: With Bayon, before the midday heat on the elevated walkway.

Who built Baphuon?

Commissioned under Udayadityavarman II, Mid-11th Century, c. 1060, dedicated to Shiva. The religion recorded here is Hindu & Buddhist.

What is Baphuon known for?

Also called World's Largest Jigsaw. Known for Reclining Buddha on the west face, Pyramid temple-mountain, Elevated causeway, Mid-11th-century style. Filed under Pyramid Temples

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