Bantey Srei, The Gem of Yajnavaraha. By the 10 century, Khmer architects had made so much progress that they were ready to review their past and indulge in deliberate, sophisticated archaism this temple is often called the jewel of Khmer art. Bantey Srei walls made with unusual pinks color sand stones are densely covered with some of the beautiful deep and instigate carving give it a fairyland ambiance.

the the archeologist site of Beng Mealea, starting point of the ride. Report of Boeng Mealea began circulating in the late 1990s. A few intrepid souls brought back tales of being escorted by villagers to a lost temple buried under that vegetation. Built by Jayarvaman VII in the style of Angkor Wat, its scale in huge being well over one square kilometer within its moat. Approached by four causeways, Boeng Mealea appears to be a huge pile of rubble partially hidden in the trees. Once you get closer the high walls, the ancient Khmer Architecture reveals itself. Boeng Mealea surpasses even the famous Ta Prohm for atmosphere; the whole site is bathed with dappled light from the jungle canopy making it fabulous temple for adventures photographers.

you will drive to visit one of the more remote and less visited temple groups of Rolouss. Rolous consists of a three main temple groups that were built in the late 9th century under the reign of King Jayavaraman II; at the time the area was known as Hariharalaya. you will have the chance to visit the most impressive temples of Preah Ko and Bakong. The top level of Bakong in offers sweeping views of the jungle and surrounding countryside dotted its paddy fields and sugar palm trees.