Banteay Meanchey

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National GeographicApr 3, 2024

These hidden temples in Cambodia will take you off the beaten path

Avoid the crowds at these lesser known alternatives to Angkor Wat—which include Cambodia’s newest addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Temples such as Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO-designated site, ...

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  • Banteay ChhmarSightremote 12th-century site with extensive primary temple
  • Banteay Chhmar Community-Based Tourism groupPlaceoffers off-the-beaten-path tours to satellite temples
  • Elsewhere
  • Angkor WatSightSiem Reap, Cambodia900-year-old temple complex, appears on nation's flag
  • Beng MealeaSightSiem Reap, Cambodia12th-century Hindu complex built in Angkor Wat style
  • Koh KerSightSiem Reap, Cambodiaformer capital with Cambodia's largest pyramid
  • Sambor Prei KukAttractionKampong Thom, Cambodiaover 180 brick temples in dense forest
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