Siem Reap 20 - Bayon Temple is surrounded by smiling faces of Buddha.
Channel: 天下山水 Tianxia Shanshui
Date: 2022-01-05

Bayon Temple is sometimes called Jayavarman's Temple, in honour of the Khmer king who ordered its construction. It's best known for its many towers with gently smiling faces on each side. There are some 50 towers around the ruined temple, with over 200 faces showing varying degrees of erosion and wear.