This gate is hardly ever visited, especially by tour groups. The road to the East Gate is part of the original road of Angkor and is actually not a through road as all the other gates are. This road ends just past the East Gate. The East Gate is in a bit of disrepair. However, efforts are being made to restore. From the photos you may be able to see cables keeping the faces above the gate intact. On each side of the gate are three Elephant trunk looking as if they are supports for the gate but of course they are not.
One item that separates this gate from the others is the ability to climb onto the outer wall of Angkor Thom and have a close up look at the faces of the gate. There is also a trail along the top that I hope I can explore on my next visit.
This is a great place to see an Angkor Entrance without the hoards of people standing in the road blocking views and pictures. Definitely worth a visit.