Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Beng Mealea Temple Tour from Siem Reap with Buddhist Monastery

1 Day Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn the unique technique used to prepare traditional rice cake in bamboo
02 Explore Beng Mealea Temple, once the supreme temple of the Khmer Empire
03 Visit a quiet and beautiful Buddhist monastery that still functions today
04 Meet monks and gain deeper insight into Buddhist teachings
05 Capture countryside scenes with water buffalos, oxen carts, lotus flowers, and a water lily pond

Set out on this day-long trip to Beng Mealea Temple, the pride of an ancient city now submerged in a lush jungle. Thought to be the city of Lord Vishnu, this was the supreme temple of the Khmer Empire, from where they waged their wars. As you visit this historic cenotaph, you will also learn the unique technique used to prepare traditional rice cake in bamboo and see a tranquil Buddhist monastery that still runs today.

Set out on this day-long trip to Beng Mealea Temple, the pride of an ancient city now submerged in a lush jungle.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Siem Reap, Beng Mealea

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beng Mealea Temple and Buddhist Monastery Tour

Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Siem Reap at 8:00 AM and receive a brief introduction to the day's tour plan. Then leave for Beng Mealea Temple, which is about an hour and a half away by road.
On the way to the temple, see a famous village known for making a traditional cake by cooking rice in bamboo. Learn the history of this practice from your guide, as well as the technique used to prepare it.
Next, arrive at Beng Mealea Temple, which was also a settlement of the Khmer. Explore the area with your expert Siem Reap tour guide.
Proceed to a quiet and beautiful Buddhist monastery and witness an ancient lone tower temple that the king built and dedicated to his general.
Walk through the Buddhist monastery and learn about the lives of the local Buddhists who reside here today.
Visit the Buddha Hall to observe the lives of the people around it and learn about their beliefs. Meet monks and gain deeper insight into Buddha's teachings from them.
Enjoy the countryside landscape and stop at a beautiful spot to take pictures of water buffalos, oxen carts, lotus flowers, and a water lily pond.
Then head back to Siem Reap, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.