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 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
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 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 on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River near Longvek.