Preah Vihear Temple
ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ
A Shiva temple stretched along the cliff of the Dangrek Mountains, built as a sequence of courtyards climbing to the sanctuary.
Quick facts
- Pass Type
- Separate Ticket
- Entry Fee USD
- $10
- Opening Hours
- 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Commissioning King
- Suryavarman I
- Century Built
- 11th Century
- Religion & Primary Deity
- Hindu · Shiva
- Circuit
- Outer Temple
- Distance from Siem Reap
- 230 km
- Best Time to Visit
- A clear morning in the dry season, November to May
Nicknames and famous highlights
History and architecture
Preah Vihear does not use the concentric temple-mountain plan. Gopuras and courtyards run for most of a kilometer along the escarpment, rising toward the sanctuary at the cliff. Work began under Yasovarman I in the 9th century and the long galleries belong mainly to Suryavarman I in the 11th, with further building under Suryavarman II. The ancient approach climbed from the north. Visitors today arrive from the Cambodian plateau. UNESCO listed the temple in 2008. The International Court of Justice awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962. The Angkor Pass is not valid here. Pay the provincial ticket on site and allow most of a day from Siem Reap.
How to get to Preah Vihear Temple
| Origin | Distance | Duration | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap | 230 km | 5 h–7 h | Private car, Shared tour |
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Preah Vihear Temple?
Preah Vihear Temple charges a separate ticket of $10. The pass recorded here is Separate Ticket.
What are the opening hours of Preah Vihear Temple?
Preah Vihear Temple is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: A clear morning in the dry season, November to May.
Who built Preah Vihear Temple?
Commissioned under Suryavarman I, 11th Century, 9th–12th century, dedicated to Shiva. The religion recorded here is Hindu.
What is Preah Vihear Temple known for?
Also called Temple in the Clouds, Mountain Temple. Known for Cliff-edge causeway, Linear series of gopuras, Dangrek escarpment view, UNESCO World Heritage Site