Phnom Bok

ភ្នំបូក

The quiet third hill temple of Yasovarman I, east of the East Baray, with the same three towers for Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Angkor Pass ($37-$72)
Entry Fee USD: Included
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Commissioning King: Yasovarman I
Century Built: Early 10th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Hindu · Shiva
Circuit: Outer Temple
Distance from Siem Reap: 18 km
Best Time to Visit: Dry-season morning. The track east of the East Baray is rough after heavy rain.

Nicknames and famous highlights

Ox MountainThree Trimurti towersHilltop view east of the barayRarely crowded

History and architecture

Phnom Bok completes the triangle of hill shrines Yasovarman I used to mark Yasodharapura, together with Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Krom. The towers are ruined Trimurti shrines of about 900, in the same style as Phnom Krom. Few visitors make the trip because the temple is east of the baray on a laterite hill and there is little shade. That emptiness is the attraction. It is an Angkor Pass site. Ask the driver about the road before you commit in the rainy season.

How to get to Phnom Bok

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

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Phnom Bok?

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

What are the opening hours of Phnom Bok?

Phnom Bok is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: Dry-season morning. The track east of the East Baray is rough after heavy rain..

Who built Phnom Bok?

Commissioned under Yasovarman I, Early 10th Century, c. 900, dedicated to Shiva. The religion recorded here is Hindu.

What is Phnom Bok known for?

Also called Ox Mountain. Known for Three Trimurti towers, Hilltop view east of the baray, Rarely crowded

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