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
The ancient citadel of Angkor Borei, quite incredibly, features a wall whose remnants can still easily be visited and witnessed. The wall is made of fired brick and then supplanted with earth that was dredged to form a moat on the wall’s outer perimeter. There are several places to see exposed sections of the wall, … Read more
The new Bamboo Train is located at the foot of Phnom Banan and its ancient temple offering a scenic and unique tour around the base of the beautiful Banan Mountain. It’s open every day from 8.30 till 5.30 and you can ask more questions directly on their Facebook page. At the departure station is a … 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 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 … Read more
A beautiful mountain in the naturally scenic area of Kampong Leang District. On the southern side of the mountain there are some funerary stupa and a staircase leading to a small shelter housing a Buddha statue while on the western side there is another staircase leading up to another small shrine. Keeping following the road … Read more
The Irrawaddy dolphins of the Mekong River in Cambodia are one of the nation’s top wonders of the natural world and the place to see them is the village of Kampi located 15 km north of the city of Kratie (Krong Kracheh) of Kratie Province. Boats depart from Mekong Dolphin Pleasance (អន្លង់ផ្សោត) and are well … Read more
Also recorded as Rusai Kriem Cave. It is located at the foot of Phnom Banan and its ancient temple and is reached by following a trail from the temple staircase around the eastern side of the mountain. A guide is usually available to show you the way for a kind tip. It’s quite cavernous and … Read more
Located atop the hill of the same name you can find numerous attractions along with spectacular views across the hillsides and out over the ocean. Located about 37 km west up a beautiful winding road, Bokor Hill Station was an old French colonial resort area from the 1920s also nearby is Preah Monivong National Park. … Read more
The waterfall features two levels and is a popular spot atop the mountain. The first level is located after the River of 1000 Lingas and is around 4-5 meters tall. The second and most spectacular level is around 20 meters tall. You reach the second level by following the road along the northern side of … Read more
Also known as “Amazing Cliff”, located atop Kulen Mountain it’s an easy-to-reach site offering impressive views across the canyon below in between the mountain ranges. It is reached off the main road across the top of the mountain where there is a small parking bay and foot trail leading to the site. Around 150 m … Read more
Noted on Google Maps as “Prasat Damrei Troam”, owing to the seated elephant statue that sits atop a laterite platform beside the laterite lined causeway and the beginning of the “staircase” that leads down to cascade/creek bed running down the side of the mountain. It’s located an easy walk from Prasat Ta Muen Thom, on … 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
The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is not only the Royal Residence but also one of the capital’s most popular attractions. The site was founded in the 1860s and served the monarchy ever since with continual development and restoration over time. It features grand pavilions, pagoda, gardens, small museums, art galleries, and more. The … Read more
Located en route to Srah Khchau Temple, there is a trail that leads to a cluster of small ad-hoc shrines located on the side of the mountain. There’s a family’s hut here too and they are very friendly. The easy trail from the point of the hut leads down and around quite scenic rock formations, … Read more
The Statue of King Sisowath is located on the southern foothill of Wat Phnom Daun Penh in Phnom Penh. In front is the famous Giant Clock of Phnom Penh, and across the road to the southwest is the statue of Yeay Penh. Background Sisowath was king of Cambodia from 1904 to 1927. He was born in … Read more
Wat Chas is a small monastery nearby the eastern cliff edge of Phnom Kulen providing spectacular views from several points over Svay Leu and the plains below. It might be an amazing sunrise spot too, but the monastery gates never seem to be open that early.