Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Khmer ruins without the usual tourist crowds – a rarity in Thailand. The complex dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries, the Bayon era under Jayavarman VII, and consists of laterite temple towers dedicated to the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara and Prajnaparamita, the goddess of wisdom. There is also a tomb and a small museum explaining the archaeological finds. Surrounding the temples are the remains of a fortified settlement with ancient city walls, ditches, and the Kwai Noi River flowing through it.

Go in knowing what to expect. The buildings are rather simple, and some visitors think there isn't much to see. What you'll really find here is vastness and tranquility. Visitors report encountering only three or four other people in the entire park. It's best to come in the morning when it's still cool, explore the grounds at your leisure instead of just ticking off the four numbered attractions, and bring insect repellent, as the lush vegetation attracts many insects.