Prasat Bay Kaek East — Attraction in Siem Reap

Perhaps many centuries ago there was a lot more to this structure, but today it is just a small platform with very few remains of what used to exist on top of said platform.

On its own I'd say it isn't worth seeing. But this temple happens to be situated just before the bridge that crosses the moat and passes beneath the South Gate to Angkor Thom, which people will invariably want to stop at to take pictures of. Since your tuk tuk driver will likely stop near this temple so you can take pictures of the more famous gate and bridge, you might as well take the 30 second detour to check...

The remains of a temple. By the southern gate and bridge, situated by the boat dock for the traditional boat ride. its notable in its demise. It is only a platform, but with a linga and yoni open to inspection. You will probably stop at the bridge, for photos, and you can see it from the parking area, so it will only take 5 or 10 minutes to walk over to it and inspect it. it's a sort of cutaway view, which brings it out into the light, rather than in the dark, barely visible ones at all of the other temples, Worth the time, since you're...

Our driver dropped us off at the South Gate Bridge and I didn't even notice he meant for us to see Thma Bay Kaek, which is nothing more than a door frame. The bridge, however, caught our attention. The water is stationary and it created a great opportunity for photographers to like to capture reflections. Since we were there during peak season, the bridge was crowded with people, tuk tuk, cars, and even elephants. I have uploaded a few shots of the...