Wat Athvea Temple
Wat Athvea Temple
Siem Reap, Cambodia
Tranquil temple complex & ruins in rural surrounds, with sandstone carvings & lush gardens.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Tranquil temple complex & ruins in rural surrounds, with sandstone carvings & lush gardens.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Ericson Bongo — 4 months ago
The good thing about these temples is that they are nearly all close to the towns. You should try to visit this place; it is also fascinating and it is smaller than the Angkor Wat temple 🛕
**★★★★★ Blossoming Romduol — 6 months ago
Wat Athvea is a beautiful and lesser-known temple located just a short drive from Siem Reap. This quiet, atmospheric site combines an active Buddhist monastery with the ruins of an ancient Angkorian-era temple, offering a unique blend of history and spirituality.
What Makes It Special?
Ancient & Modern Harmony: The temple features a well-preserved laterite structure similar to Angkor Wat but on a smaller scale, surrounded by a still-functioning pagoda with vibrant monks’ quarters.
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**★★★★★ Mark Rutherford — 2 years ago
Found this old temple on my travels around Siem Reap. I'm not sure how old it is,but well worth a visit. A very relaxing and tranquil place, even worth taking a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grass under the lovely tall trees. Entry to the actual temple grounds,an Angkor Pass or the free expat Angkor Pass is required.
**★★★★☆ Greg Ochylski — a month ago
This is a part of Angkor, so be prepared to get asked for a ticket. You and the guard are pretty likely to be the only people here. It is really an out of the way temple, although it is just off the main road. It is a small temple, that seems to be due for renovation but it has a charm all its own. When i was there pigeons were nesting in the back building giving me a bit of a jolt. It is a quiet and empty place that deserves a look perhaps on the way to Phnom Krom.
**★★★☆☆ Thomas Bielecki — a year ago
This temple is nowhere near the Angkor Wat archaeological complex, it’s about 10 km south of it. Although it is not in the archeological park and no other temples nearby they still ask you for your park pass. The temple itself is ok but there are so many better ones in the complex itself. So I only recommend going to this temple only it you have loads of extra time to spare or you really want to see every single temple! I should also mention that there was no one else visiting the temple at the
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