Banteay Srei: Angkor's Red Sandstone Temple
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Angkor's best-known temples are monumental in scale. Banteay Srei is different: this small 10th-century temple near Phnom Dei glows in red sandstone and is covered in finely detailed carvings. Its buildings are unusually small by Angkorian standards, and the temple was consecrated on 22 April 967. Two courtiers, Vishnukumara and Yajnavaraha, were behind the project, and the temple was dedicated to Shiva.[1]
The site lies about 25 kilometres northeast of Angkor's main temple group,[1] so plan it as a separate stop rather than part of a short central-temples loop. Come for the carvings: look closely at the red sandstone rather than expecting size.
Angkor pass and temple access
The Angkor Archaeological Park pass includes access to all temples within the park, Banteay Srei among them. The 1-day pass costs US$37, the 3-day pass US$62 and the 7-day pass US$72. They are valid for one day, seven days and 30 days respectively: a 3-day pass does not mean seven days of visits.[2] There is no separate Banteay Srei ticket price. The official Angkor Enterprise ticket page lists the current terms.
The temple's opening hours differ between Angkor Enterprise pages. The Banteay Srei temple page gives 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.[1] The Banteay Srey ticket-counter page says temple access is generally 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM and that the counter operates within those hours.[3] Plan to arrive in the morning, well inside both windows.
A satellite ticket counter stands near the temple entrance and takes cash in US dollars and major cards. Angkor Enterprise is the official ticket office, and tickets bought elsewhere are not valid.[3] Buy your pass in Siem Reap if you want to be sure of it.
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Getting there and planning the stop
The temple lies about 25 kilometres northeast of the main temple group;[1] from Siem Reap it is roughly 25 to 30 kilometres.[3] Arrange a return ride with your hotel or a transport provider, and agree the pickup point, waiting time and total fare before you leave. Allow a flexible buffer for the drive.
For the wider setting and ticket rules, use the Angkor Enterprise official site. For other Cambodia stops, browse our Cambodia travel guide.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Angkor Enterprise: Banteay Srei Temple. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Angkor Enterprise: Available tickets. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] Angkor Enterprise: Banteay Srey Ticket Counter. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] Angkor Enterprise, a public administrative institution under the technical supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and financial supervision of the Ministry of Economy and Finance: Angkor Enterprise Official Site. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Its buildings are unusually small by Angkorian standards, and it is known for red sandstone and elaborate carvings. The temple is dedicated to Shiva and dates to the 10th century.
Yes. The Angkor Archaeological Park pass covers all temples within the park, and there is no separate Banteay Srei-only price.
The 1-day pass costs US$37, the 3-day pass US$62 and the 7-day pass US$72. They are valid for one day, seven days and 30 days respectively. These are park-pass prices, not a standalone temple admission price.
The temple page gives 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, while the Banteay Srey counter page says general temple access is 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Arrive in the morning to be inside both windows.
A satellite ticket counter near the temple entrance takes cash in US dollars and several major cards. Buy your pass in Siem Reap if you want to be sure of it.
About 25 kilometres northeast of the main temple group, near Phnom Dei. From Siem Reap it is roughly 25 to 30 kilometres northeast.
Arrange a return ride with your hotel or transport provider and agree the pickup point, waiting time and total fare before setting out. Allow a flexible buffer for the drive.
The temple was consecrated on 22 April 967. Two courtiers, Vishnukumara and Yajnavaraha, were behind its construction, rather than a king. It was dedicated to Shiva.
