Banteay Chhmar, in northwest Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province, roughly 20 kilometres from the Thai border, encompasses 14 villages which surround and extraordinary UNESCO-listed heritage site.

The Banteay Chhmar Temple and nine satellite temples form one of the largest Angkorian era complexes, a remarkable collection of 12th-century sacred stone structures decorated with fine carvings.

This is one of only two places outside of the Bayon Temple where the charismatic Bayon-style faces can be seen.

The temples are surrounded by lush, untamed jungle. There are a number of tourist experiences on offer including community-based homestays and tours of the area.