The structure is beautiful, the shades of the stone are beautiful, the architectural structures are exciting, the complex conceptualisation of the sculptures is intriguing ...it's a shame that some explanations are a little far from the sculptures and, therefore, the information is a little lost The butterfly plant near the temple is worth it

There are hundreds of temples in the Siem Reap area, but this one is profoundly special. Banteay Srei lies about 30-60 minutes NE of Siem Reap and is well worth the visit. It is a 10th century Hindu Temple. Made of pink sandstone, it is also referred to as the Citadel of Women. What really makes this temple special are the plentiful carvings which are considered by many to be the finest stone carvings anywhere on planet earth ...... I cannot disagree. I have visited dozens and dozens of temples in the Siem Reap area, and in my opinion, this is a MUST SEE. It really stands apart from the main temples that attract tourists. This is a SHOWSTOPPER.

The intricate carvings on the smooth, pink sandstone are unbelievably detailed, even after all these centuries. Walking hand-in-hand through the ancient doorways, we felt transported back in time. This temple is a true testament to the skill and artistry of its creators - an absolute must-see!!!

Banteay Srei was not very busy the morning of my visit. At that time the rain came but it just added to the beauty of the place. There were so many intricate carvings to see all around. It probably was the most concentrated and in great condition of any temple. The pink sandstone was primarily used due to its ease of carving but also made the coloring quite unique and beautiful. While one cannot go inside many of the buildings the pathways do bring visitors up close. Definitely a must see if you have the time. The visit was combined with Kbal Spean and the Landmine Museum.

We visited this temple on a day combined with Beng Mealea. We really appreciated how off the beaten track they felt compared to the Main and Grand Circuits of Angkor. The carvings on this temple are stunningly intricate, and the quiet nature of this temple meant you could really take the time to appreciate them without feeling in the way of others. This day was by far our favourite day of exploring temples in Cambodia. We have a video showcasing the site which is on our YouTube Channel, link in our bio 😊

I was in the same rap area and Cambodia for eight days. I spent three days visiting sites in town of Siem Reap, plus visit in at least 10 temples throughout the area including watching the sun come up at Phenom Bakheng. Then I visited the bion in Angkor Thom, along with many other sites there. After which I visited all the temples in the inner circuit. Then in the next four days, I traveledl to amazing ruins in other parts of Cambodia ~ Benteay Chhmar, Benteay Srei, Preah Vihear, Koh Kur, and Beng Mealea, all with a superb, certified local tour guide, affectionately known locally as Mr. Bunny. (Bunthorn Tha.) His knowledge, his gentle sense of humor, and his unflagging energy made it a trip of a lifetime for me.

This was one of my favorites of all we saw in the Seam Reap area. The color is a striking deep red and the carvings are very intricate and well preserved. It is much smaller than Angkor Wat and I liked that. A visit here wasn't so daunting.

We are on a OAT post trip following 24 days in Vietnam one of the oldest and most well-preserved temple sites in Cambodia. It was a 30 minute long bumpy ride from Siem reap as we passed many other temples that are not open to the public. This complex was started around AD 967 within the rugged jungle and about 20 miles from Angkor. Its name Banteay Srei means “Citadel of Women” and is recognized as a tribute to the beauty of women, who are featured in painstakingly carved sandstone bas-relief murals. We were told the temple is a favorite of archeologists and tourists for its delicate designs, as it is in a wonderful state of preservation, but we were told is relatively small size as compared to other Angkor temples. The entrance and internal layout is very similar to Anchor Wat, but just in a smaller scale. The complex in 1920 was discovered by Europeans archologist totally falling apart as large “strangler” tree roots had disturbed most of the blocks, with some of the stone images missing as looters had sold them to brokers who marked them to rich collectors in Europe and the US. The archaeologist had to put everything back together like a gigantic jig saw puzzle (German formula called Anastitas). One problem was they used modern concrete as a mortar, and such does NOT work well over time with the iron-based sandstone blocks.

This temple is a bit offside the normal tourist flows as it is located outside the inner area. Therefore you can visit a temple in good condition with interesting outside works and figurines with few other tourists. A clear recommendation.

Bunte Itiria Temple Bun Tay Three Temple is a temple about 36km east of downtown Siem Reap, and is a small but very beautiful temple. Among the ruins of Angkor, the Bentey Three Temple is one of the most beautiful. The temple is 10 years old. The beautiful things are the orbs and the stones of the temple. So, you can see the colors of the stones in this temple, both pink and yellow. And on the way, guests can also see people living in the countryside. The people living in the caves are very friendly and kind. You can also see a nice view. The Bunte-I-Three Temple is a Hindu temple and a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Bunteissuri means a woman's surname, and Isawon's original name is Israbura. The temple at Bunte-I-Three is especially beautiful with its delicate sculptures^^