Beng Melea temple
Built in the early 11th century by the Hindu King Suryavarman II, this sprawling temple is largely overrun by the returning jungle. Constructed in the distinct style of Angkor Wat, Beng Melea preceded and may have served as a prototype of sorts. Very few carvings or bas-reliefs are evident and may never have existed. When the temple was active, the walls may have been painted or covered with frescoes. In its time, Beng Melea was at the crossroads of several major highways that ran to Angkor Wat, Koh Ker, Preah Vihear (in northern Cambodia) and northern Vietnam. Beng Melea is located 75km east of town and requires a two and a half hour journey to reach.
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Phnom Kulen
This is where the 500-year Angkorian period began. Built in the 9th century by the Hindu King Jayavarman II, it is a mountain on which he initiated the "God-King" linga cult in 802AD. He soon moved his capital to the region referred to as the Roluos Group, several sites including hundreds of linga stands in the Siem Reap River. The site of Phnom Kulen also has waterfalls and an active pagoda.
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Srah Srang ( Royal Simming Pool )
Date : Mid 10th nd Late 12th century. Religion : Mahayana Buddhist
Reign : Jayavarman Vll style: Bayon vist :15 minute
Picturesque Baray opposite the east entrance of Bayteay Kdei. Originally constructed by the same architect that built Prei Rup. Remodeled int the 12th century as past of Jayavarman Vll's massive building campaign. The very sparse remains of and island temple can be seen in the middle of the lake during the dry season when the water is low.
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Lolei temple
Lolei was built by Indravarman’s son, Yasovarman I (889-915) on an island in the middle of a now dried-up Baray. Originally intended as a 6-tower (3×2) plan like Phrah Ko, only four towers were built.
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Leper King Terrace
Date: Late 12th century Religion : Mahayana Buddhism
Reign : Jayavarman Vll style : Bayon Visit :20 minute,Best time anytime.
The Leper King terrce: Located in the same area of the Elephant Terrace, it is believed to be part of Angkor Thom's palace. It is sssumed that the terrace's wall had collapsed and was newly repaired with the lengyh of 25 meters nd a height of 6 meters.
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