Banteay Chhmar Lech
An Angkorian-era temple complex in northwestern Cambodia's Banteay Meanchey province, built in the Bayon style under Jayavarman VII and considered a rare example of Angkorian urban planning. The site sits near the Dangrek Mountains and the Thai border, and has helped archaeologists better understand the Angkor period. A village with visitor services adjoins the temple complex. The relative remoteness means far fewer crowds than at Cambodia's most visited Angkorian sites.
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- Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 21 km13 mi
Nearest airports
Banteay Chhmar Lech: quick answers
Where is Banteay Chhmar Lech?
Banteay Chhmar Lech is in Cambodia, about 115 km72 miles in a straight line from Siem Reap.
How do you get to Banteay Chhmar Lech?
The nearest airport is Surin (PXR), about 2 hr 48 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Banteay Chhmar Lech?
The warmest month is April, averaging 30°C86°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 25°C77°F. The wettest month is September, with about 269 mm10.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Banteay Chhmar Lech?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.