Chau Srei Vibol

Temples of Angkor


This petite hilltop temple is actually part of a larger complex that spanned the entire hill. It is relatively under-visited compared with more centrally located temples, making it an atmospheric option for sunset. The central sanctuary is in a ruined state but is nicely complemented by the construction of an early-20th-century wat nearby.

Surrounding the base of the hill are laterite walls, each with a small entrance hall in reasonable condition, outlining the dimensions of what was once a significant temple.

To get here, turn east off the Bakong to Anlong Veng highway at a point about 8km north of NH6, or 5km south of Phnom Bok. There is a small sign (easy to miss) that marks the turn. Locals are friendly and helpful should you find yourself lost.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Temples of Angkor attractions

1. Tani Museum of Ceramics

0.86 MILES

This tiny museum located in Tani commune showcases a collection of Angkorian pottery from the days of the Khmer empire. Only pottery enthusiasts are…

2. Phnom Bok

4.13 MILES

One of three temple-mountains built by Yasovarman I in the late 9th or early 10th century, this peaceful but remote location (about 25km from Siem Reap)…

3. Banteay Samré

4.46 MILES

Banteay Samré dates from the same period as Angkor Wat and was built by Suryavarman II. The temple is in a fairly healthy state of preservation due to…

4. Lolei

5.7 MILES

The four brick towers of Lolei, an almost exact replica of the towers of Preah Ko (although in much worse shape), were built on an islet in the centre of…

5. Preah Ko

6.08 MILES

Preah Ko was erected by Indravarman I in the late 9th century and dedicated to Shiva. In AD 880 the temple was also dedicated to his deified ancestors:…

6. CMAC Peace Museum of Mine Action

6.28 MILES

Located in the Roluos HQ of CMAC (Cambodian Mine Action Centre), this museum gets very few visitors due to its out-of-the-way location, but it is an…

7. Bakong

6.54 MILES

Bakong is the largest and most interesting of the Roluos group of temples. Built and dedicated to Shiva by Indravarman I, it’s a representation of Mt Meru…

8. Pre Rup

6.85 MILES

Pre Rup, built by Rajendravarman II, is about 1km south of the Eastern Mebon and is a popular spot for sunset. The temple consists of a pyramid-shaped…

  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
  • targeting:
    {
      "url": "cambodia/temples-of-angkor/attractions/chau-srei-vibol/a/poi-sig/1526603/1002179",
      "destination": "Temples-of-Angkor",
      "continent": "Asia",
      "country": "Cambodia",
      "region": "Temples-of-Angkor",
      "position": "superzone"
    }