Beng Mealea in Siem Reap, Cambodia

A Forgotten Shrine that will take you back in time

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Nov - Apr
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About Beng Mealea, Siem Reap

Located 40 km east of the Angkor group of temples and 77 km from the city of Siem Reap, the Beng Mealea is also a Hindu temple built by Suryavarman II in the early 12th century.

The temple is built from sandstones and has Buddhist motifs carved on its walls in a few places. The World Heritage Site has a largely unknown history other than being built by the King Suryavarman II, the temple is smaller than the main Angkor Wat temple but still larger than most in the country and has extensive carvings from the Hindu mythology. 

Made out of sandstone, the temple itself remains largely unrestored with tree and bushes covering almost entirety of the temple and the structure lying in giant stone heaps all over the site. The architectural style is similar to Angkor Wat, and the temple itself used to be the center of a town with its own complete moat and walls. Even though the site faces east, the entrances from the other 3 sides and the site is made up of three galleries and a central sanctuary. 

The jungle temple has become a major tourist attraction and is one of the hidden temples around Angkor wat that the majority of the tourist population did not know about before. Built on the ancient Preah Khan Kompong Svay royal highway, the temple is a great opportunity for trekking through nature to find this hidden gem of Cambodian history. The temple gives the feeling of natural reclamation, and the abandonment feels enticing for people looking to search for a piece of history itself. The piles of stone and fallen walls and structures give access to many otherwise unreachable places making this one of the most fun places to explore.

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Nrithika's 7 days trip to Siem Reap

Very well organised! Both Joana and Hardeep were very supportive and helpful. Just one feed back, the hotel in Laos, the bathroom sink counter had fungus stains, a 5 start hotel won't have such unhygienic rooms, i would advice not to recommend that too any of your other clients! The waterfall in Laos!

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Swapnil's 9 days trip to Siem Reap

We had booked the trip through SVietnam Travels. We had traveled in early December 2024 and for about 11 nights. SVietnam is extremely professional and courteous. We would recommend them to anyone who is planning a trip to Vietnam.

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Ajesh's 10 days trip to Siem Reap

Meticulously planned, flawless, time keeping was excellent Sightseeing, everything was as per our expectation

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Debasish's 7 days trip to Siem Reap

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Arvind's 6 days trip to Siem Reap

The team from SVietnam was very patient prior to the trip to help in building a very customized plan. The logistics was perfect during the entire trip and it was an outright positive experience.

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Chetan's 9 days trip to Siem Reap

Our family trip to Vietnam was truly the adventure of a lifetime, thanks to Trip Pro & our trip coordinator Karishma. Their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to creating memorable family experiences are unparalleled. We returned home with wonderful memories, a deeper appreciation for Vietnam, and a stronger family bond. If you're considering a family trip to Vietnam, we highly recommend Trip Pro. They will turn your vacation into an extraordinary journey filled with joy, discovery, and lasting memories.

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Kotravel's 8 days trip to Siem Reap

My hearty wishes to SVietnamtrips and it's family members. We enjoyed the trip in Vietnam and Cambodia with all your support. Everything was well planned and proceeded. We felt very safe and comfort with your team member guidance. We thank All guides, cab Drivers And care takers in this trip. I extend my thanks once again to Lala, Tina, Michael,Phuong Thao, Jhenny Pham and all staffs of SVIETNAMTRIPS. Wishing you All Success and Bright Future..

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Gomthii's 7 days trip to Siem Reap

As a first time visitor of Vietnam and Cambodia, we had a wonderful experience, both with the travel agency, as well as the local tour guides and drivers.

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Sujeeth's 7 days trip to Siem Reap

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FAQ's of Siem Reap

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Beng Mealea literally means ‘Lotus Pond.’ It is also called the Jungle Temple.

 

The site is built on the way to Preah Khan, and there are a number of attractions near the ancient temple. One can visit Koh Ker or the Kulen Mountain near the temple.

 

Beng Mealea is largely an abandoned temple which has just become accessible to visitors. There are no public facilities so to speak of, and one should not expect to find public bathrooms here.

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