Rectangular in shape and measuring approximately 7.8 by 2.1 kilometers, the West Baray is the largest baray at Angkor and one of the largest handcut water reservoirs on Earth, [1] possessing a current maximum capacity of 53 million m 3 of water (14 billion gallons).

The West Baray is the largest reservoir in Angkor. Its waters are contained by tall earthern dykes. Steps lead all the way down to the waters edge. There is a festive atmosphere here with a lot of stalls selling food and drinks.There are even umbrellas, deck chairs and rubber tubings for rent on the waters edge!

2021年1月20日 · The West Baray (Khmer: បារាយណ៍ខាងលិច) or Baray Teuk Thla "Clear water Baray" (Khmer: បារាយណ៍ទឹកថ្លា) is a baray, or reservoir, at Angkor Archeological Park, oriented east-west and located just west of the walled city Angkor Thom.

2022年8月26日 · West Baray Lake, built by Suryavarman I, is the largest artificial reservoir (8 x 2.2km) in the Angkor Park and is located near Angkor Thom city.

West Baray is the largest man-made body of water at Angkor. Visitors can hire a boat to take them to the island in the middle where West Mebon temple once stood.

2024年4月22日 · Nestled in the heart of Angkor, Cambodia, lies a hidden gem waiting to be explored – West Baray well known as Baray Teuk Thla by locals. This ancient reservoir, dating back to the Khmer Empire, is a testament to the ingenuity …

West Baray, or Baray Teuk Thla in Khmer which means “Clear Water Reservoir” in English, is large reservoir located to the west of Angkor Thom. It is 7.8km long and 2.1km wide and it is the largest baray built during the ancient Angkor era.

The West Baray, like all reservoirs in Angkor, is oriented east-west. It is located west of Angkor Thom. The city walls of the first Angkor capital, Yashodharapura, were integrated as the northern part of the Baray's eastern dyke.

The West Baray, the largest of the Angkor-era artificial reservoirs, remains mostly filled with water to this day. The main attraction is the West Mebon temple, built upon a small island within the baray.

2024年7月21日 · Known as the West Baray, this vast expanse of water at Angkor is among the largest man-made reservoirs in Siem Reap province still containing water to this day.