Notable heritage site · Siem Reap, Cambodia
Big Buddha
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Big Buddha is a heritage site in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Big Buddha: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this heritage site: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Big Buddha
Season: October to February; carry water in summer.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
Visiting Big Buddha: tips
- Opening hours change with the season; check the last entry time.
- Wear shoes with grip for steps and uneven stone.
How to reach Big Buddha — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 13.44846, 103.85765. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Big Buddha
- Tep Pranam · Buddhist site · Siem Reap · ~0 km · Must-see
- Terrace of the Elephants · Buddhist site · Siem Reap · ~0 km · Must-see
- Phimeanakas · fort · Siem Reap · ~0 km · Must-see
- North Khleang temple · temple · Siem Reap · ~0 km · Must-see
- Prasat Suor Prat · fort · Siem Reap · ~1 km · Must-see
- Baphuon temple · temple · Siem Reap · ~1 km · Must-see
- South Khleang temple · temple · Siem Reap · ~1 km · Must-see
- Mangalartha · temple · Siem Reap · ~2 km · Must-see
- Prasat Chrung Northwest · Buddhist site · Siem Reap · ~2 km · Must-see
- Thommanon · fort · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Prasat Chau Say Tevoda · temple · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Prasat Bei · temple · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Baksei Chamkrong · fort · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Ta Keo · fort · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Ta Nei · fort · Siem Reap · ~4 km · Must-see
- Ta Prohm · fort · Siem Reap · ~5 km · Must-see
- Angkor Wat · Buddhist site · Siem Reap · ~5 km · Must-see
- Neak Pean · fort · Siem Reap · ~5 km · Must-see
Other forts & heritage near Big Buddha
- Phimeanakas · fort · Siem Reap · ~0 km · Must-see
- Prasat Suor Prat · fort · Siem Reap · ~1 km · Must-see
- Thommanon · fort · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Baksei Chamkrong · fort · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Ta Keo · fort · Siem Reap · ~3 km · Must-see
- Ta Nei · fort · Siem Reap · ~4 km · Must-see
- Ta Prohm · fort · Siem Reap · ~5 km · Must-see
- Neak Pean · fort · Siem Reap · ~5 km · Must-see
- Banteay Kdei · fort · Siem Reap · ~6 km · Must-see
- Bat Chum · fort · Siem Reap · ~8 km · Must-see
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Big Buddha?
October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Big Buddha?
Nearby: Tep Pranam (Buddhist site, 0 km), Terrace of the Elephants (Buddhist site, 0 km), Phimeanakas (fort, 0 km), North Khleang temple (temple, 0 km), Prasat Suor Prat (fort, 1 km), Baphuon temple (temple, 1 km).
Is Big Buddha worth visiting?
Big Buddha is listed as a notable heritage site in Cambodia on Spotwander.