Ta Prohm

Temple Siem Reap, Siem Reap, Cambodia

What to expect

Ta Prohm is a temple located in Siem Reap, Cambodia, known for its unique blend of ancient architecture and natural surroundings. The temple was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries as a Mahayana Buddhist monastery and university, and was founded by King Jayavarman VII. It is also known as the 'Tomb Raider Temple' due to its depiction in the film 'Lara Croft: Tomb Raider'. The temple is home to massive trees and roots growing out of its walls, and its jungle surroundings have made it one of the most popular temples with visitors. The site was home to over 12,500 people, including 18 high priests and 615 dancers, with an additional 80,000 people in the surrounding villages working to provide services and supplies

Plan your family visit to the Ta Prohm with these blog insights 👇

The call of Cambodia: Siem Reap with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: My children explored the jungle-clad ruins of Ta Prohm, which they recognized from the movie Tomb Raider. They spent time climbing over the roots that have grown into the temple ruins

Highlights: The kids felt like they were in a movie and loved playing around in the ruins, pretending to be adventurers ✨

Why travel to Cambodia – Complete guide for all traveling families - Act of Traveling

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the famous Ta Prohm, known for its temples overgrown and covered by trees

Highlights: We were amazed by the unique and breathtaking scenery ✨

Here's How To Explore Siem Reap & Angkor WIth Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Ta Prohm, known for its picturesque overgrown silk-cotton trees and its scenes in the Tomb Raider movies

Highlights: It was good for kids with ample but not steep climbing ✨