RN6 & Royal Road Angkor-Prasat Andet

A list and map of ancient sites along National Road 6 (NR6, also called RN6 or Highway 6) that was constructed partly following an ancient Royal Road from Angkor leading to Prasat Andet, which was mirrored in part by a road that led to Sambor Prei Kuk.

*Important: Some mapped locations are indicative only and some sites may be uncleared. To visit temple sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a guide from the local area. Read more

Wat Spean Krong

Located in the village of Spean Krong, it’s a contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring ancient relics including a small collection of relics, and two sandstone plinths placed as a sema.

Boundary Marker (Kampong Kdei)

Ancient boundary marker or mile marker. A chance discovery while having lunch, the lady at the shop mentioned it as being one of three in the area along the road at regular intervals. Also, the food is delicious there, bai sach chrouk pictured below.

Wat Khleang Khmaut

Contemporary monastery and pagoda. Immediately south is the large stupa/chedi known as Khleang Khmaut Temple. Updated pics from 12/22

Wat Ta Ong

Contemporary monastery and pagoda located by the RN6 near the Siem Reap/Kampong Thom border.

Wat Khlang Beng

A well-cared-for contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring a large stupa.

Wat Khnar Thnong

Contemporary monastery and pagoda near the ancient Prasat Bak Roung

Wat Banteay Srei (Damdek)

Contemporary Monastery and pagoda located beside the ancient temple Banteay Srei (Damdek). Images: April 2022.

Wat Preah Krasang (Kampong Svay)

Contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring remnants from an ancient temple site and from the post-Angkor era including older style stone carved sema.

Wat Prey Phlu

Also known as Wat Trapeang Rong, it’s a uniquely small pagoda surrounded by ornate sema stones.

Wat Ruessei Cheah

A beautiful old contemporary monastery and pagoda that’s under restoration (as of mid-2022)

Wat Thom

Contemporary monastery and pagoda that has recently been quite beautifully restored. The full translation of the Khmer site name is Wat Thom Sovan Rainsy Serey Mongkul.

Wat Prasat Svay Prei

Contemporary monastery and pagoda that houses ancient remains including two lintel fragments, spouted pedestal, decorated door column fragment, and sandstone plinths.

Tbong Phnom & Wat Taing Sre

Located near the RN 6 just across the border from Kandal into Kampong Cham is a beautiful looking mountain and village area. Atop the mountain that is also recorded as Phnom Cheung Chhnok, of course, there is a pagoda! You can ride up to the pagoda and enjoy amazing views all the way to Phnom … Read more

Wat Phnom Del (Kampong Cham)

Also recorded as Phnom Del Pagoda, it’s a contemporary monastery and pagoda set atop a small rise that offers views over the fields and villages below. On the east side of the pagoda, you can see a large rock monolith and remnants from an ancient site including a pedestal featuring an embossed Garuda, a carved … Read more

Trapeang Sruk

Also recorded as Asram Trapeang Sruk, it is located in Sampong Chey about 500m northwest of Kuk Trapeang Kuk (Wat Trapeang Kong). The site features the sandstone remnants of an ancient 7-8th century temple (at a guess). Among the remnants, are a large linga, pedestals, a standing doorframe, the feet of a small statue, a … Read more

Wat Kdei Thlok

The monastery, also known as Wat Porpech, houses the remains of an ancient temple. On display beside the pagoda are a lintel and sandstone naga corner pieces. Further remains may be located inside the pagoda but sadly it was locked on last visit. Update – revisiting the site in 06/22 to see more remains stored … Read more

Khleang Khmaut Temple

Located just south of a contemporary monastery. Wat Khleang Khmaut is a large and unique brick stupa/chedi. It features a square base tapering as it goes up with each level and is topped with a large cone that’s then topped with four smiling faces of old Brahma and a further spire. There are also some … Read more

Andet Temple (Kampong Thom)

Prasat Andet, also recorded as Prasat Andaet, is an ancient 7th-century brick temple located on the grounds of a contemporary monastery and pagoda atop a large and high mound which is then surrounded by a moat. Several statues from here including a Harihara statue can be found at the Phnom Penh National Museum. This uniquely … Read more