We started off our sightseeing of the temple with the Bayon Temple South Gate. It was a gate in the centre with the churning of the ocean depicted on either side by huge stone monuments of asuras and devas on either side. The Bayon temple was built around 1190 AD as the official state temple of Buddhist King Jayavarman VII,... More

Make sure you can go up and take the view with the faces. Be there early in the morning since majority of the touring are still in Angkor Wat :)

These temples still feel untouched and unique. Take a camera! Go early morning to avoid the heat in May.

We have stayed in Siem Reap for one week,which was really cool city,really like over there! We have visited Temples for 3 days,and I have to say that Angkor WAT was really nice to see,and people are like it the most,but for me BAYON TEMPLE was the most stunning one,just AMAZING with 216 Faces on Towers;) Well worth to visit!!!... More

The temple is exquisite and very beautiful. a must see when you visit the angkor temples. its ironic that people visit siem reap to see the beautiful ruined temples but the government is trying to restore it.

For us by far the best place in and around Angkor. One of those places that transports you to another level in life. Truly life changing and a place you will always remember.

This is a great temple - we did it both walking and on elephant. If you are on the elephant you get a much better view and therefore photos, than when you are on the ground. well worth a visit.

It seems silly to review these amazing monuments...these temples that are the very reason we all visit Siem Reap. Bayon Temple is exquisite and you WILL see it. Make sure your camera battery is fully charged. Enjoy. This temple is included in your Angkor Pass. (We bought a three day pass that allowed us to see all the temples, without... More

there's such character that makes you shiver when you stand on its doorway. that temple is too awesome you need to buy a t-shirt with bayon pictures on it..