Angkor Thom South Gate
Angkor Thom South Gate is a city gate in Kouk Chak, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap. Angkor Thom South Gate is situated nearby to the Buddhist temple Prasat Thma Bay Kaek, as well as near the Hindu temple Baksei Chamkrong.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: City gate
- Also known as: “Khloung Thvear Tonle Om” and “Kloung Thvear Khang Tbong”
- Address: Nokor Thom, Krong, Siem Reap, Siem Reap province
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Angkor Archaeological Park and Angkor Wat.
Angkor Archaeological Park
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Angkor Archaeological Park, near Siem Reap in northern Cambodia, is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia.
Angkor Wat
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Angkor Wat is a Theravada Buddhist and the largest religious complex in the world. Located on a site measuring 162.6 hectares within the ancient capital of Angkor, it was constructed between 1113 and 1150 CE during the reign of the Khmer king Suryavarman II as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu. Angkor Wat is situated 2 km southeast of Angkor Thom South Gate.
Baksei Chamkrong
Hindu temple
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Baksei Chamkrong is a small hindu temple located in the Angkor complex. It is dedicated to Shiva and used to hold a golden image of him. The temple can be seen on the left side when entering Angkor Thom at the southern gate. Baksei Chamkrong is situated 290 metres southwest of Angkor Thom South Gate.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Siem Reap.
Siem Reap
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The town of Siem Reap, in northern Cambodia, is the primary access point for the Angkor Archaeological Park, just north of the city. It is quite laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples.
Angkor Thom South Gate
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Kouk Chak, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
13.42757° or 13° 25′ 39″ northLongitude
103.85951° or 103° 51′ 34″ eastOpen location code
7P55CVH5+2ROpenStreetMap ID
way 471873115OpenStreetMap feature
historic=city_gate
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Russian—“Angkor Thom South Gate” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “南门”
- German: “Südtor”
- Korean: “앙코르와트”
- Russian: “Гапура”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Prasat Thma Bay Kaek and Prasat Bei.
Nearby Places
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