Phnom Bok ប្រាសាទភ្នំបូក, Angkor

Phnom Bok ប្រាសាទភ្នំបូក (GPS: 13.46604, 103.98332) is a hill to the northeast of the Angkor Archaeological Park, in Cambodia. Since ancient times, it has been considered a sacred site for the Khmers, as one of a trilogy of mountains, which also includes Phnom Bakheng and Phnom Krom.

Phnom Bok is in the centre of the Map of Angkor

The bust of Brahma from Phnom Bok


There is a ruins of a temple on Phnom Bok. The temple was built in the 9th or 10th century, during the reign of King Yasovarman I (AD 889-910).

Phnom Bok.

One of the prasat, or tower, of Phnom Bok.

Another view of Phnom Bok.

Getting there

Phnom Bok is 221 meters (725 feet) above sea level. It is located 25 km from Siem Reap. To reach it (see map below), take Highway 6 heading east, then continue on Route 67 heading north. At the junction shown below, turn right ( on map).

Turn right here, from Route 67 to Route 810.

Continue on Route 810. When the road forks two, take the left fork ( on map).

Take the left fork here.

Continue on Route 810 until you reach an intersection (see below). Turn left here ( on map).

Turn left at this intersection.

Now go all the way until you reach Phnom Bok.

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