The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Built in the mid-11th century, it is a three-tiered temple mountain built as the state temple of Udayadityavarman II dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva.

The renovation of Baphuon Temple was interrupted by the civil war and, having taken 300,000 pieces apart the plans were destroyed so the challenge now is to restore those pieces... Even so there is a lot to see here, it is reputed to have been the most spectacular of the Angkor temples in its time and with a little imagination... More

Must obey the dress code! covering with shawl doesn't help at all. I was rejected the first time, went back the other morning and it was closed. Lucky it open again after I visited Terrence of Leper King! the view from on top is awesome, you are able to walk around it to get different view. Climbing all the way... More

Baphuon was built in the middle of the 11th Century and is located 200 meters north-west of the Bayon. This single temple mountain sanctuary is situated on a high base which symbolizes Mount Meru. A highlight of the temple is the bas reliefs which are different from most others as they are carved in small stone squares set above one another... More

Another one of the must-see sites in the Angkor region. Baphuon is a temple dedicated to Shiva and has engendered its own architectural style. Built on multiple levels, it has suffered the ravages of time but is still a beautiful sight to behold. See it.

We visited here after going to see the sunrise at Angkor Wat, then Bayon. Amazing carvings as at other temples. The stairs to the top and quite steep and narrow but there is a handrail. The view from the top is worthwhile. Coming down the other side are another set of steep stairs which also have a handrail. Wear good... More

Another amazing temple - there is a long way to access the temple. Take your time to fully explore the temple, around 2-3 hours. There are steep stairways up the temple and also steep stairways down the temple. The view from the top is spectacular.

The view over the water towards the temple is breathtaking. I enjoyed this temple a lot despite all the steep climbing to get to the very top...it's a bit scary to climb down as the steps are very narrow and steep but worth the effort as you get rewarded with lovely views.

This is one of the temple I liked the most. Firstly because it is beautiful but also because there weren't as much tourist there as everywhere else - because you have to wear over-knee and over-shoulder clothes already to get in to the temple. Take some time and rest in the shadow of Baphuon Temple or read the reliefs around... More