The Bayon (Khmer: ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន, Prasat Bayoăn [praːsaːt baːjŏən]) (/ ˈ b aɪ ɔː n / BAI-on) is a richly decorated Khmer temple related to Buddhism at Angkor in Cambodia.

Constructed in the heart of Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple was intended to represent Mt. Meru on earth. To enter the royal city and gain access to the temple, visitors in the past and present are required to traverse bridges or causeways that pierce the city’s fortified walls.

2023年1月31日 · Bayon temple is in the heart of the ancient city of Angkor Thom, which was the symbolic center of the Khmer empire. Bayon is dedicated to Buddha and was the state temple of King Jayavarman VII.

2021年1月20日 · Bayon Temple is a richly decorated ancient Khmer temple located at the center of Angkor Thom in Angkor Archeological Park of Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is one of the must-see temples when visiting the area being famous for its array of towers with smiling faces and "baroque" architecture in a Khmer context.

Bayon temple is like nothing else in Cambodia and it’s one of the most popular temples in the country. This is where you’ll see the famous smiling faces looking down on you from the 37 towers. Located in the centre of Angkor Thom, it was once the state temple for Jayavarman VII.

2023年7月10日 · Bayon Temple is a symbol of the zenith of the Khmer Empire’s creativity and engineering prowess. The complex design, the intricate bas-reliefs, and those captivating giant faces, all contribute to a unique aesthetic that distinguishes it …

At the heart of Angkor Thom is the 12th-century Bayon, the mesmerising, if slightly mind-bending, state temple of Jayavarman VII. It epitomises the creative genius and inflated ego of Cambodia’s most celebrated king.

Located at the heart of Angkor Thom, it epitomizes the creative genius and served as the state temple for Cambodia’s most celebrated King Jayavarman VII. Together with Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm, Bayon Temple is considered as the must-see …