Beng Mealea
ប្រាសាទបឹងមាលា
An unrestored Angkor Wat-style temple dissolved into the forest, about an hour east of Siem Reap.
Quick facts
- Pass Type
- Separate Ticket
- Entry Fee USD
- $10
- Opening Hours
- 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Commissioning King
- Suryavarman II
- Century Built
- Early 12th Century
- Religion & Primary Deity
- Hindu · Vishnu
- Circuit
- Outer Temple
- Distance from Siem Reap
- 63 km
- Best Time to Visit
- Late morning, when the trees shade the walkways
Nicknames and famous highlights
History and architecture
Beng Mealea follows the ground plan of Angkor Wat — galleries, libraries, and a central sanctuary — but it was built on one level and was never cleared and rebuilt in the same way. Inscriptions are scarce, so the link to Suryavarman II and a Vishnu dedication is inferred from the style and the plan. Wooden walkways now carry visitors over the collapsed corridors. Angkor Enterprise lists it as its own one-day ticket, separate from the Angkor Pass. Carry cash and ask at the booth, because local advice about whether a valid pass is accepted has not been consistent.
How to get to Beng Mealea
| Origin | Distance | Duration | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap | 63 km | 1.3 h–2 h | Private car, Tuk-tuk |
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Beng Mealea?
Beng Mealea charges a separate ticket of $10. The pass recorded here is Separate Ticket.
What are the opening hours of Beng Mealea?
Beng Mealea is listed as open 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Best time to visit: Late morning, when the trees shade the walkways.
Who built Beng Mealea?
Commissioned under Suryavarman II, Early 12th Century, Early 12th century, dedicated to Vishnu. The religion recorded here is Hindu.
What is Beng Mealea known for?
Also called Jungle Temple, Lost Temple. Known for Collapsed sandstone corridors, Angkor Wat ground plan on one level, Strangler figs, Wooden visitor walkway. Filed under Jungle Tree Temples
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