Preah Pithu is a group of five temples located inside Angkor Thom, opposite the Terrace of the Leper King. Known as temples T, U, V, X, and Y, they were built individually over 200 years spanning the 11th to 14th centuries. Four are Hindu while the fifth (X or Ta Tout) is Buddhist and contains 37 Buddha images. The group offers a peaceful escape from crowds at the main Angkor Thom sites, with a fascinating mix of architectural styles and periods.
Angkor Pass: 1-day $37, 3-day $62 (valid 10 days), 7-day $72 (valid 30 days). Purchase ONLY at official ticket office on Road 60 (4 km from Siem Reap center) or online angkorenterprise.gov.kh. Tickets NOT sold at temples! Office hours 5:00-17:30. Payment: cash (USD/EUR/THB/KHR) or card. Passport required for children.
Any time during park hours. The temples remain quiet throughout the day, offering a peaceful alternative to crowded sites.
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Preah Pithu is special because it offers 200 years of Khmer architectural evolution in one place. You can see how building styles changed from the 11th to 14th centuries. It remains far less crowded than the nearby terraces and Bayon, allowing peaceful exploration. The Buddhist Ta Tout temple (X) contains 37 Buddha images from the 14th century, making it among the last Buddhist temples built in Angkor.
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