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Xhara71
Rochester, UK723 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Similar to preah ko so if you're short of time do one or the other. Consists of 4 small temples one for each member of the ruling family at that time. Restoration work is on going and what has been done is pretty impressive.
Written January 30, 2023
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David
Lille, France1,915 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
Restoration work has been progressing since reviews of a few years ago advised to give it a miss for a few years. However, it has now progressed to a point where a visit is more worthwhile. One thing lacking at this site though is an idea of what the temple looked like before restoration. The reviews on this site suggests a lot of work has gone into it, so, from what start point?
Written August 9, 2022
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akmacca
Krakow, Poland438 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
As temples go in Seim Reap this one is down at the bottom, not much to see at all and very small compared to others. What saved this visit for me was that there is a working monestry attached to the temple. I was approached by a young man who spoke good English and after a while asked if I would like to visit the classroom where he helps to teach. I went along and was presented with a very rudimentary classroom with 5 teenage girl students. The lesson was being conducted by a monk in saffron robes. The girls asked me questions in English and I told them a little about my visit. This was one of my better experiences in Cambodia. I was then shown what passes for a school library. Whet these folks are doing with limited resources is admirable. I was only too happy to make a donation to their good work.
Written June 27, 2014
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,157 contributions
Nov 2018
This one of the 3 Temples you'll visit in the Rolous group.
As much as Bakong Temple is amazing and Preah Ko still nice (however much much smaller) this one Lolei is really not worth stopping by and I would even dare to say not passing by.
By the way many of the pictures posted here are of Preah Ko and might lure you into going to Lolei.
Just save your time and after having vsisted Bakong, get back to Siam Reap, it is almost one hour drive in your tuktuk and the drive is not always enjoyable (no AC if hot)
As much as Bakong Temple is amazing and Preah Ko still nice (however much much smaller) this one Lolei is really not worth stopping by and I would even dare to say not passing by.
By the way many of the pictures posted here are of Preah Ko and might lure you into going to Lolei.
Just save your time and after having vsisted Bakong, get back to Siam Reap, it is almost one hour drive in your tuktuk and the drive is not always enjoyable (no AC if hot)
Written October 21, 2019
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Max_Max_Berlin
Berlin, Germany100 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Yes, the temple is very small and under renovation but we were very happy that we made it to here. We visited Lolei as part of tour to the temples in this area. As soon as you leave the overcrowded 'famous' Ankor temples behind you, the scenery becomes so relaxing and tranquil and we enjoyed the small temples in the area very much.
Please do visit the 'Lolei and Kouk Trach Leaning Center' which is right behind the temple (they will probably approach you anyway - in a very polite manner). We were amazed about how little money can make such a tremendous impact on the lives of the orphans. Please give generously.
Please do visit the 'Lolei and Kouk Trach Leaning Center' which is right behind the temple (they will probably approach you anyway - in a very polite manner). We were amazed about how little money can make such a tremendous impact on the lives of the orphans. Please give generously.
Written February 20, 2019
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shiny653
90 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
The books all said 15-30 minutes here; wife and I did best part of 2hrs!! It is horses for courses so I can understand those who give this a low score, especially if part of a group tour.
The site itself is not all that much cop to look at, but when you put yourself into the mindset of this being one of the oldest sites to be visited in Siem Reap you still have opportunities to clamber, explore and let your mind wander and visualise. Add to that this was once an island site so go walk around the island. There was also the unexpected bonus of visiting the two schools that were there and seeing how and where monks lived.
This was the first of the three sites we visited in the Roluos Group and I (we) would have to say that, putting our experiences of the three together, this was one of our top days in Siem Reap. Also make sure you do this by tuktuk - a coach trip removes you too much from the environment and time flexibility, a cycle trip will lose you too much of the day and you will forever be worrying over your personal safety. At the time of writing the cost of the tuktuk plus driver for the day was roughly GBP 10, albeit we had a good relationship with him by then, so GBP 15 may be more realistic.
Being part of the Angkor temples suite there is an entry fee, but we had multi-day passes so cannot say if you would have been able to buy a one day pass directly at one of the Roluos sites (I doubt that you would have been able to)
Please also note that while this is down as 'couples' this is just because it was me and wife, not because we were seeking romance! As with all things 'Angkor' if you have - or have ever had - a penchant for exploring and climbing over ancient ruins and have no regard for the time and efforts of health and safety departments then this, too, is one of those places to visit.
The site itself is not all that much cop to look at, but when you put yourself into the mindset of this being one of the oldest sites to be visited in Siem Reap you still have opportunities to clamber, explore and let your mind wander and visualise. Add to that this was once an island site so go walk around the island. There was also the unexpected bonus of visiting the two schools that were there and seeing how and where monks lived.
This was the first of the three sites we visited in the Roluos Group and I (we) would have to say that, putting our experiences of the three together, this was one of our top days in Siem Reap. Also make sure you do this by tuktuk - a coach trip removes you too much from the environment and time flexibility, a cycle trip will lose you too much of the day and you will forever be worrying over your personal safety. At the time of writing the cost of the tuktuk plus driver for the day was roughly GBP 10, albeit we had a good relationship with him by then, so GBP 15 may be more realistic.
Being part of the Angkor temples suite there is an entry fee, but we had multi-day passes so cannot say if you would have been able to buy a one day pass directly at one of the Roluos sites (I doubt that you would have been able to)
Please also note that while this is down as 'couples' this is just because it was me and wife, not because we were seeking romance! As with all things 'Angkor' if you have - or have ever had - a penchant for exploring and climbing over ancient ruins and have no regard for the time and efforts of health and safety departments then this, too, is one of those places to visit.
Written March 3, 2014
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CrunchyMonkey
Taipei, Taiwan1,524 contributions
An interesting historical site, built around 893, consists of four towers. Part of the Roluos group.
Dec 2010 • Couples
This was kind of an interesting piece to look at it, and it's really old! One of the oldest in Angkor as far as I know. It was built in around 893 and consists of four towers. This is one of the three temples in the Roluos group. The carvings are still very visible and some of them have been restored. Amazing for how old this site is. Visited here in the afternoon, no one there. Definitely worth a visit and usually included in tours of three or more days. You won't need very long here depending on your interest, 10-30 minutes probably.
You can enter this temple with your Angkor Park pass.
You can enter this temple with your Angkor Park pass.
Written September 29, 2011
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MarkfromtheIsland
Duncan, Canada800 contributions
Jan 2020
This building is ugly, inaccessible, and covered in scaffolding.
Try again in 5 years when it's been cleaned up.
Nothing to see here, folks... move along
Try again in 5 years when it's been cleaned up.
Nothing to see here, folks... move along
Written January 1, 2020
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CALPerth
PERTH169 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
I stopped off at this site on the way to ..Bakong. Although the Lolei ruins are covered in scaffold the Current temple used there now has wonderful paintings all over the internal walls and the ceiling.There is also a little school here..as I was leaving they were all riding there bikes in..
The trip out by Tuk Tuk I found to be very interesting as it was far more indicative of life here compared to The trip out to the main sites.
The trip out by Tuk Tuk I found to be very interesting as it was far more indicative of life here compared to The trip out to the main sites.
Written March 17, 2017
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Stan F
Laguna Beach, CA10 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
After seeing other temples, Lolei may be something of a disappointment. It's in restoration now. I've spent the better part of a week working with the orphanage/school on site. Contrary to what one other reviewer suggested, it is not a scam. Children in Cambodia only go to school half day, usually. The other half day they have no classes, unless they pay extra for them. The main work of the school is to provide free "extra classes" in English and computer use to poor rural children who live nearby, as well as the 45 "mini-monks" at the active temple and the 15 "orphans" including one by with serious physical disabiilities. Depending on who you include in the count, it comes to more than 200 children. These classes are held in the afternoon when classes at the local government school have ended, and in the early evening. At times you can expect not to see any children at the school.....they are going to government school then. They have ambitious plans to expand vocational training for poor children. The orphans get 2 meals a day with the monks. If they get a third meal, it is because of donations. If they get medical care, it's because of donations. If you chose to support, great. Or maybe play "football" with some of the kids as one visitor did yesterday. It's a functioning temple, so it's a good chance to see the colorful painings and regalia and get some great pictures.
Don't come expecting to see a miniature Angkor Wat...it isn't. If you can appreciate it for what it is, or if you'd like to get some really colorful pictures in a functioning local temple, or if you'd like to get a peek at one of the many small scale NGOs trying to improve the lives of some kids, then this might interest you.
Don't come expecting to see a miniature Angkor Wat...it isn't. If you can appreciate it for what it is, or if you'd like to get some really colorful pictures in a functioning local temple, or if you'd like to get a peek at one of the many small scale NGOs trying to improve the lives of some kids, then this might interest you.
Written March 16, 2016
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