Bayon temple is a popular temple in Cambodia. Because it was made by Cambodians without using any machines, and they used only stones to build this temple. The importance of this temple is that it has a lot of meanings in Cambodia’s culture. Bayon temple is the spectacular central temple of the ancient city of Angkor Thom. This temple is located to the North of the famous Angkor Wat temple. This temple was designed with many towers and on the top of the tower it has 4 giant stone faces. One facing outward, and keeping watches at each compass point. This wants to show the power of King JayavarmanVII that he was the only one person, but he can control everything in Cambodia. That is why he built this temple with the 4 giant stone faces. Bayon temple is the good place to visit. It is a touristy place. This temple has views with Angkor wat temple, being the favorite monument of visitors. The Bayon temple is in Angkor Tom and it’s the second most important monument to visit in Siem Reap after Angkor wat . It is amazing with its design, architecture and decoration. The temple is simple magnificent. Of course, magnitude wise less than Angkor Wat. It is famous of its giant stone faces. Moreover, it is a touristy and good place to visit. If you visit this place you will know that it’s related to Khmer's history and beliefs. It shows about how Khmer people are great and be able to build that kind of monument. Everybody is wondering about it. In addition, many tourists come to Cambodia to visit and see it with their own eyes; they enjoy doing some research about this temple and be surprised. However, the surrounding and the tall towers make Bayon temple a bit dark flat near sunrise and sunset. So it’s the best way to visit Bayon temple when there is a plenty of light, and that time is at 10 A.M to around 4 P.M which most visitors prefer to go. To sum up, Bayon temple is the best temple in Cambodia after Angkor Wat temple. It’s an interesting temple in Cambodia, and this temple is really important for Cambodia’s culture.
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