Prasat Preah Khan of Kampong Svay

Preah Khan Kampong Svay (ព្រះខ័ននៅកំពង់ស្វាយ), also known as Prasat Bakan located around 100 km east of Angkor, in the Preah Vihear province of Cambodia. It stands as the largest single religious complex ever built during the Angkorian Era, as its exterior enclosure is over 22 km square, even if the isolated location makes it one of the less-visited Angkorian sites. I manage to pay a visit back in December 2023. It was sad to see destruction and piles of stone structure and pieces of sculptures and arts (because of loot, war and nature causes) and lack of preservation. I look forward to seeing its restore to its look.

It was impressive, untouched, no tourists (other than us) A lot of it lays in a pile of rubble. We are motorcycle enthusiasts so made our way here on the dirt track (old angkor road) from Beng Mealea. Unless you’re a temple enthusiast im not sure whether it’s worth the trip as I have read it can be quite expensive to taxi too as the roads aren’t great and other than the temple there isn’t much here. we paid $5 to get in for two people

Expedition to ancient treasures of Preah Khan Kompong Svay lunch more than the #indianajones. Discover this temple on the ancient abandoned route from Angkor temple over 100 km on motorcycles is just an unmistakable and unforgivable experience.

The best historical adventure archaeology site ✅

I have been to Preah Khan Kampong Svay many times as I am a tourist driver. The temples itself are very interesting to visit, and the road conditions are better today.

Everything is in natural condition like when it was abandoned in the forest. I am sorry to see the stones on the ground but I am glad to visit it without tourist after my ride of 160 km from home, in Siem Reap. Actually, Cambodian authority is working to conserve thousand of monuments.

So huge so beautiful so many things to explore in this temple n so many other small temples in the complex. Don't miss to check the rare species of bird statues located right just at the bottom of the bridge on the entrance to the main gate of temple. Oh, access to this temple can be tricky if you solely depend on Google Maps. Try the safe road but not as good as you expect from the Sangkhum Thmei district where from national road no 62 it is about 18 kms with 30 mns drive to reach the district centre town n from there that's the hard part of 25 kms turning left to the temple. It takes perhaps 45 mns to 1 hour drive depending on season you choose to go. Don't forget to look on your right to check the sign to the complex of Preah Khan Kompong Svay temple.

it's very amazing and Beautiful temple at Preah khan kampong svay temple coz i been 12,28,24 , Now Road very Nice and easy for travel to this temple