The Beng Mealea temple is a 1.5-hour car ride away from Siem Reap, and entry to the temple complex costs 5 USD per person. Prasat Beng Mealea is surrounded by a massive moat, and while most of the temple has collapsed, there are multiple carvings on the walls, such as one depiction of the myth of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk.
Within the complex is a well-preserved library, as well as the satellite temple of Prasat Chrey. A day trip to Prasat Beng Mealea can also include a visit to the nearby ancient city of Koh Ker or a visit to Kulen Mountain.