Koh Sampov Meas Pursat | Hello Angkor

Area: Pursat Province > Krong Pursat > Sangkat Phteah Prey
| Type: Attractions

Located in central Pursat city, Koh Sampov Meas is a boat-shaped man-made island in the middle of the Pursat River. It features several shrines and a tree-lines facade making it a nice place to relax by the water. At one end is the Preah Ang Chao Sen temple. So legend has it, in days gone by a ship broke down at this spot and was left abandoned and became known as Koh Sampov Meas, or Golden Ship Island.

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Site Info

Reference ID: HA40509 | Last Update: January 1st, 2026
Site Name: Sampov Meas | Khmer: សំពៅមាស
Location: Pursat Province > Krong Pursat > Sangkat Phteah Prey
Tags/Group: T21, View

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