A map and list of notable pagodas, heritage sites, and archeological sites in the Longvek-Oudong area of Cambodia. For an intro to history and navigating the area’s sites see: Exploring the Wonders of Longvek & Oudong (Maps, History, Highlights, & More)
Surrounding the ancient 16th-17th capital at Longvek is an earthen wall and moat easily visible from the present-day village road that intersects it. The wall would have been several meters high and several meters wide in its heyday with the soil likely coming from the excavation of the several-meter-wide moat that fronted it. During the … Read more
Located at the western foothill of Phnom Oudong, the monastery occupies large grounds featuring a grand pagoda, chedi, and grand Buddha statue along with a library, monks’ quarters, and numerous halls, all set among the landscaped grounds. It’s a clean, vibrant yet peaceful place to just wander and admire an active Buddhist monastery along with … Read more
Located just north of the RN5 in Kampong Luong Village, Kandal, the shrine features a golden statue of King Ang Duong (reign 1848–1860). He held his capital at Oudong with the palace at what is now Wat Veang Chas and his stupa sits among the many atop Oudong Mountain. He was the son of his … Read more
Located around 40 km north of Phnom Penh in Kandal Province, Oudong became the capital of Cambodia after it shifted from nearby Longvek in 1618 and was the seat of power for over two centuries until around 1863 when it shifted to what is now Phnom Penh. The ancient capital once radiated out around the … Read more
Located 180m east of Tuol Bayok and a little over 1km east of Wat Tralaeng Kaeng, Toul Reachea is a Buddhist Terrace/vihara dating back to the Post-Angkorian era of the 15th-19th century and perhaps more precisely around the 16th-17th century of the Longvek-Oudong eras. Along with many other heritage sites, it sits within the ancient … Read more
Located in between the ancient city of Longvek and Oudong, about 30km north of Phnom Penh, Reachny Longvek Resort is a new development set to offer a large-scale cultural tourism park. It is expected to be completed in 2024. Some background – Longvek was a vibrant capital during the 16th century under the highly regarded … Read more
Also known as 120 pillar pagoda, it’s a site dating back to the 16th-17th centuries of the Longvek Era, recently a new pagoda has been raised on the site, featuring as you would likely guess, 120 pillars. Before today’s pagoda, a Buddhist Terrace constructed of laterite was recorded here. About 200m to the southeast is … Read more
Remains of a Buddhist Terrace from the Post-Angkorian era. In recent times some contemporary shrines have been added while the sites retain several sandstone (?) sema stones. Some of the sema *may* be reproductions, while one appears to be an original featuring a decorative band around its base and a decorated flange that would have … Read more
Also known as Toul Reachea, it is located about 1km east of Wat Tralaeng Kaeng. It is a Buddhist Terrace/vihara dating back to the Post-Angkorian era of the 15th-19th century and perhaps more precisely around the 16th-17th century of the Longvek-Oudong eras. Along with many other heritage sites, it sits within the ancient moated citadel … Read more
Remnants of Buddhist Terrace from the 16th-17th century Longvek era. The site was locked on our previous visits to the area in 2021, Aug 2023 and Feb 2024, there is a phone number to call, but we didn’t want to put any to the hassle. The site’s original sema stones can still be seen in … Read more
Located in the cluster of shrines located east of Wat Traleang Keng in Longvek, the site features a contemporary shrine under construction that is surrounded by older leaf-style sema. As per other sites in the area, it has its roots in the 16th-17th century.
Located south of ancient Longvek’s outer wall and moat, the site features a contemporary shelter atop a high mound that is surrounded by ancient sema stones. Inside the shelter, is an incredible collection of Buddhist sculptures and several ancient remnants, one assumes, from the 16th-17th century. The kindhearted caretaker at the site states most of … Read more
A rise where ancient remains including sema stone, sema pedestal, laterite, and sandstone blocks are seen. Update Aug 2023 The site now features an enclosed hall covering the site.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located at the southeastern foothill of Phnom Oudong.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the northwest foothill of Oudong Mountain. It retains some sandstone remnants from an older site including a fragment of a large votive stupa/chedi on the southwestern side of the pagoda that may date to the Longvek-Oudong era of the 17th-19th centuries.
Large rise with several modern shelters and what may be ancient remnants. (Not 100% that this is the correct name for the site!)
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located to the northeast of Oudong Mountain just south of the RN5. It features several remnants that appear to date to the late-post-Angkor period. At the time of visiting, Aug 2023, the pagoda was in the late stages of restoration.
Also recorded as Wat Moha Reach Than and Wat Kuk, it is a contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the eastern foothill of Oudong Mountain in Kandal Province. The site features a large collection of remnants that are possibly from the vihara (Buddhist Terrace) of the 16th-18th century that preceded the pagoda we see today, … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River near Longvek. It has been redeveloped in recent times while at the corner of the pagoda, fragments of a sandstone votive stupa can be seen that may date to the Longvek-Oudong era of the 17th-19th centuries.
Located on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River and east of the RN5 in Kampong Luong Village, Kandal, Wat Kampong Luong is a contemporary monastery and pagoda and, an important heritage site. The pagoda features very beautiful murals and decorative features, the site also houses an array of Buddhist statuary, I believe it … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the northwest foothill of Oudong Mountain. It retains some sandstone remnants from an older site including a leaf-style sema and pedestal of a votive stupa. On the western side of the pagoda is an older bell-style chedi/stupa.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River near Longvek. It features an older-style pagoda featuring a wooden roof that is preceded on its east side by a larger contemporary pagoda.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located within the large expanse of the ancient capital of Longvek. It features some remains from the Post-Angkorian era. The site has its heritage in the era of King Ang Chan.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River near Longvek.
Located to the northwest of Oudong Mountain and just north of Wat Veang Chas, Wat Prang features a grand stupa/chedi that dates to the era of King Ang Duong who reigned for two periods between 1848 and 1860. It was restored in 1905 by King Sisowath (reign 1904-1927) with relics also reportedly deposited at that … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the northwest foothill of Oudong Mountain.
Located at the southern foothill of Phnom Oudong, the monastery features a pagoda with a grand staircase leading to the road that circles the area. The site featured a small neak ta shelter containing a collection of ancient sandstone remnants.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the northwest foothill of Oudong Mountain in Kandal Province. The site has a heritage in the 19th century and has been restored in recent times. Different styles of sema pedestals seen around the site indicate that the pagoda we see today may have replaced an earlier vihara/pagoda. The site … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located north of Oudong Mountain in Kandal Province.
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the north side of Oudong Mountain. At the steps to the pagoda, an ancient linga is seen along with a “mini-prasat” that was often used as corner finials on Angkorian-era temples. Resting beside that finial is a remnant from a post-Angorian era Buddhist Terrace. Historical Notes In VAT … Read more