A three tiered mountain temple

#bucketlistreboot Baphuon temple was built in the mid 11th century as the state temple of Udayadityavarman II. It located 400 metres north of Bayon temple, adjacent with the terrace of leper king and elephant. You will approach the temple along a 225 metres elevated sandstone walkway, passing through a pavilion, will bring you to the main temple. Modern wooden stairs are built for the convenience of tourists climbing up and down. In April 2011, after 51 years of hardwork, the restoration was completed and the temple formally reopened. By climbing to the top for the spectacular view of Angkor Thom.