Banteay Kdei - small but wonderful

I like the shots taken in this temple. 


3 reasons:

1. We had a photo guide who speaks immaculate English & knew all the right places to take a shot... we did have to pay him ~US$8 at the end of the 45mins.
2. It was beautiful! There was a lot of action in the clouds.
3. Most importantly - THERE WAS NO TOURIST!

Compared to the surrounding temples in Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm and Angkor Wat, Banteay Kdei is small. The temple measures no bigger than a football field, yet it feels very complete and has no lack of great sights compared to it's bigger siblings. The temple is surrounding by 4 concentric walls with 4 entrances (each decorated by carvings of Garudas) and the at back of the temple is a small pond which completes its tranquil settings.


This place is definitely worth the visit ... the light tourist traffic is a real plus - especially when you are taking photos! (click on photos to see full size image)