Bayon Temple 216 Faces Wine

Face-to-face with 216 giant stone faces of Avalokiteshvara. As the light changes, the faces seem to shift. Toast surrounded by the serene smiles.

Insider tips

• Go late afternoon when faces are illuminated

• Upper level has most impressive face towers

• Bas-reliefs on lower level show daily Khmer life

• Less crowded than Angkor Wat but equally impressive