Introduction
Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia in the southern part of Indochina, covers an area of 181,035 square kilometers and has a population of 13,124764 million (2003 est.). The country's shape is an almost-square polygon, with Kampong Thom Province as its central point. The country extends 440 kilometers from north to south and 560 kilometers from west to east. This shape makes Cambodia easy for tourists to navigate and poses no difficulties for the development of tourism.

Among the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Cambodia ranks eight in land size and seventh in population. Its geographical location makes Cambodia an easily accessible econtourism destination for travelers in neighboring countries and other parts of the world.
The country is situated gegraphically beween the 10th and 15th parallels north latitude and the 102th and 108th parallels east latitude.

Boundaries of the Country
The borders of Cambodia encompass 2,600 kilometers of which five-sizths are land and one-sixth is costal border.

Land Boundaries
The Kingdom of Cambodia is bounded on the northeast by the people's Democratic Republic of Laos, on the east and southeast by the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and on the west and northwest by the Kingom of Thialand.

Coastal Boundary
The coastal boundary of Cambodia is 440 kilometers with medium depth tropical sea, rich in aquatic creatures that are good for aquatic business. In addition, there are beautiful, uninhabited islands, virgin beaches, white sand and fresh air, which are also good for touism.

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Tourist Information
Visa can be obtained at the following points of entry:
Airports
- Phnom Penh International Airport
- Siem Reap International Airport

Cambodia-Vietnam border
- Bavet International Check Point
- Kha Orm Sam Nor International Check Point

Cambodia-Thailand border
- Cham Yeam International Check Point
- Poi Pet International Check Point
- O’Smach International Check Point

Application for an entry visa requires:
- A completed visa application form
- Passport valid at least further 4 months
- One recent photograph (4x6)
- Appropriate visa fee
- Supporting documents for business and official visas
Donwload Visa Application Form

Visa fees
- USD20 for Tourist visa
- USD25 for Business visa

Diplomatic, Official, Courtesy and Special (Cambodian national) visas are issued gratis.
Important: In order to be admitted into the country, tourists need sufficient funds for their stay and a return ticket.

Visa K
Visa K can be issued to a Cambodian national entering the Kingdom on a foreign passport. (The applicant has to provide well-documented evidence, such as proof that one’s parents were Cambodian).

Visa Exemption
The nationals of the Philippines and Malaysia do not need a tourist visa and many stay in Cambodia for 21 and 30 days respectively.

Visa extension
The tourist (T) and business (E) visas can be extended at the Immigration Department, National Police. The Diplomatic (A), Official (B) and Courtesy (C) visas can be extended at the Consular Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Note
A tourist visa can be extended only once for up to one month (single entry). A business visa can be extended for:
- One month (Single entry)
- Three months (Single entry)
- Six months (Multiple entry)
- One year (Multiple entry)
Ourstayers will be fined USD 5 per day.

Climate
The country has a tropical climate-warm and humid. In the monsoon season, abundant rain allows for the cultivation of a wide variety of crops. This year-round tropical climate makes Cambodia ideal for developing tourism. Travelers need not fear natural disasters such as erupting volcanoes or earthquakes, and the country is not directly affected by tropical storms.

Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. However those planning to travel extensively by road should avoid the last two months of the rainy season when some countryside roads may be impassable.

The climate distinguished by four major seasons. The most pleasant is the cool-dry season from November to February during which temperatures are cooler (average 20-28º C.). The hot-dry season lasts from March to May (average 30-35º C.). From June to August is the rainy season, during which temperatures are relatively cool (average 22-30º C.). And from September to October is the cool-wet season (average 25-30º C.). At this time of year it rarely rains in the morning: most precipitation comes in the afternoon, and even then, only sporadically. Rainfall veries considerably from area to area. Whereas the seaward slopes of the south-west higlands (Kompong Som and Kampot provinces) receive more than 5,000 mm of rain per annum, the central lowlands average only about 1,400 mm.

CURRENCY
The Riel is the local currency. However, the US Dollar is accepted (4,000 Riel to one U.S.D, July 05) and it is best to carry small denominations. Credit cards, Traveler's Cheques and foreign currencies are accepted in major hotels, souvenir shops and banks. Newly installed Credit Card Teller distribution machines are now available in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

Business Hour (GMT+7)
Most of offices open from 07.00 till 12.00 and from 14.00 till 17.00 Monday-Friday and Saturday morning. Banks run from 8.00 till 15.00

SHOPPING
It is rather suitable to go shopping at the local markets than in tourist shops. All prices should be bargained and special attention should be paid when buying jewelry. Some shops in Siem Reap sell souvenirs made by underprivileged and handicapped villagers in order to support their lives.

Traveling in Cambodia
The quickest and most comfortable mode of domestic travel to major tourist destination is by flying. However traveling by coaches and boat although consume more time but offer an exciting experience, more scenery and more involvement. Van and car rental is recommended for touring in the city and outskirts. Cyclos (tricycle) and motor taxis and taxi are available within the city.

AIRPORT TAXES
USD 25.- per outgoing international passenger for flights from Phnom Penh.
USD 25.- per outgoing international passenger for flights from Siem Reap.
USD 6.- per outgoing domestic passenger for flights from Phnom Penh and from all other domestic airports.

ELECTRICITY
Electricity in Cambodia is 220 volts with various electric sockets but adaptors are widely available at any electric appliance store, which is located on street sides or business streets.

How to get to cambodia
Phnom Penh and Siem Reap cities are still considered to be the major gateways to access to and from Cambodia. Direct flight to Phnom Penh are available from Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore, Kula Lumpur, Taipei, Vientiane, Hong Kong, Shianghai, Guangzhou, Pakse. Direct flight to Siem Reap are available from: Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore, Pakse and Kuala Lumpur. The major airlines operating to and from Cambodia are: Thai Airways, Silk Air, Malaysia Airlines, Dragonair, Bangkok Airways, Lao Aviation, Vietnam Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eva Air, First Cambodia Airlines, Royal Phnom Penh Airways, President Airlines. Domestic carriers are Royal Phnom Penh Airways, Siem Reap Airways and President Airlines.
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Tourist Attractions
+NORTHEAST
-Ratanak Kiri
Beung Yeak Loam Resort
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Description: Is the natural lake, which locates in the middle of the mountain in Yeak Loam Commune, Ban Lung District in five-kilometer distance from the Ban Lung town. The lake has square shape, approximate 800-meter diameter and 48-meter depth during the dry season, and occurs by volcano for centuries. The lake has clear water as the sea suitable for swimming, and there are two harbors protruded to the above of the water for tourists to view the scenary and birds that are swimming along the stretch of the forest surrounding the lake. At the western bank of the lake, there is a tourist information center guiding and giving information to tourists, and also for displaying souvenirs and handicrafts made by ethnic minorities. Tourists like going to Yeak Loam Lake for swimming and hiking along the forest surrounding the lake; they usually package their food along when going. Yeak Loam Lake worshipped by ethnic minorities at the nearby because they believe that there is spirit who lives, protects and owns the territory and forest here.

Cha Ong Waterfall
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Description: Locates at the middle of forest in Cha Ong village, Ou Chum District in approximate two-kilometer distance from the Ban Lung town by the National Road No.19 (Ban lung-Steung Treng), then turning right by a trail about six Kilometers. We call the waterfall “Cha Ong” because we follow the ethnic minority of Kreung at Cha Ong village closed to the waterfall. The source of this waterfall is from the mountain named “Ey sey Pak Ta Mak” or called “Phnom Svay” closed to the Ban Lung town. The situation from above is a small canal which continuously flows through the broken rocks, then to the stream below in 25-kilometer height. To view the waterfall, we should go down to the stream below where we have seen a big rocky cave with plain roof. At the bottom of the stream, there are many big rocks used as the seats for viewing the great and interesting water falling down from the mountaintop.

Ka Chanh Waterfall
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Description: Locates at Ka Chanh Commune, Ban Lung District in six-kilometer Distance from the Ban Lung town. The waterfall has 12-meter length and non-stop flows along a canal named “Ou Kan Teung” to Sre Pork River in Sam Phat district. We call the waterfall “Ka Chanh” because we follow the ethnic minority of Kreung at Ka chanh village. Among the river and rubber plantation, which projects the pleasant and cool shadow, the waterfall of Ka Chanh also provide the great scenary in attracting tourists to visit and view the waterfall. In order to go down to the stream’s bottom, we go by a wooden stair with approximate 72 steps. At the up streamside, there are big trees branching out and projecting cool shadow where tourists like having picnic here. At the lake, there is a stand stair built in 1998 for tourists in getting on the elephand’s back for their enjoyable riding.

Ka Tieng Waterfall
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Description: Lacates at Lbang I Commune, Lum Phat District in seven-kilometer distance from the Ban Lung town, and below Ka Chanh waterfall about three Kilometers. We call the waterfall “Ka Tieng” because we follow the ethnic minority of Kreung at Ka tieng village. Ka Tieng waterfall has approximate 10-meter height, and flows down to the stream. Around the waterfall, there is forest full of big and small trees projecting the cool shadow suitable for resting, viewing the water falling down and having picnic here.

Lumkut Lake
How to go: 53 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Samut Village, Seda commune, Lumphat District.

Norngkabat
How to go: 23 km (46mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Naure & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Kok Pnong Village, Bakam Commune, Ou Ya Day District.

Phnom Ey Sey Pak Ta Mak
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Description: Locates at two-kilometer distance, West of Ban Lung town. at the eastern mountain foot, there is a pagoda named Ey San Ratanak Ream where worshipped by Buddhists who live at Ban Lung town. At the mountaintop, there is a big statue of Buddha who already had achieved nirvana; the statue located on the throne under the concrete roof, and it was built in 1994 for the worshipping of the Buddhists. The mountaintop riches in cool and fresh air in dry season and also can be viewed the long scene of the nearby, especially the whole Ban Lung town. These make tourists do not want to leave it.

Rum Blong Terrace
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Description: Is the long-plain and rocky terrace surounded with forest full of big trees, and locates at Ou Chum Commune, Ou Chum District, Rotanakiri province. Viel Rum Blong can be accessible by the provincial road from Ban Lung town to Ou Chum District about 10-kilometer distance, then turning right at the four-conjunction road to Ta Veng District about four Kilometers more. A story of Kreung minority said that: Once upon the time, there was a boy named Rum Blong who flew a kite in this rocky terrace. The kite fell down and got stuck at the top of a tree.

The boy climbed up the tree to take the kite, but unfortunately the boy fell from the tree and died here. The corpse of the boy was buried at the forest here. Since that time, the Kreung national who live at the nearby village believe that spirit of the boy, Rum Blong is living here for protecting the forest arround the terrace. So that, they dare not to cut down the forest to plant their crops because they believe the forest belongs to the spirit. So the name of the terrace “Rum Blong” comes from the boy’s name since that time. Visitors who visit the rocky terrace usually package their food along for having picnic here.

Virakchey National Park
How to go: 60 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Veun Say & Taveng Districts.

Wildlife Sanctury
How to go: 40 km (1h:20mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Thmey Village, Cheyoudom Commune, Lumphat District.

-Kratie
Chruoy Rey
How to go: 3 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Kantring Village, Kaoch Trong Commune, Kratie Town.

Dolphin Habitat
How to go: 15 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Kampee Village, Sambok Commune, Kratie District.

Kam Py Resort
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Description: Is the great natural resort providing shelter to Dolphins. When we travel along the National Road No.7 to the North about 15 Kilometers from the provincial town, we will arrive at a bridge of Prek Kam Py where we have seen a very novel view of the Mekong River consisting of thousands of islands full of green water plants. Usually from January to May, there are local and international visitors, who call on the Kam Py resort for swimming, especially during the Khmer New Year. Kam Py resort has special features such as: - The resort is closed to the National Road, assured safety and has large parking sites for motocycles and cars. - The riverbank is full of sand, and there are many islands assuring the visit of thousands of visitors. - The water is clear as mirror, has 0.5-1.30 meter depth and flows with undangerous speed. Kam Py resort has not only the good natural manner, but also been provided the good servises for visitors such as the crossing bridge, floating cottages, soft-drink shops, restaurants, emergency agency, guards and security as well. Nowadays, the provincial tourist office has endeavored to upgrade arranging the resort to be better and more attractive.

Phnom Preah
How to go: 30 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Chrauy Thmar Leu Village, Chhloug Commune, Chhloung District.

Phnom Sam Bok Resort
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Description: Is the natural and historical resort, locates at Thmor Kre Commune, Kratie District in 11-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the National Road No 7, then turning more 500 Meters to the mountain. Phnom Sam Bok is the cultural and main tourist resort of Kratie province. The resort has good location and assured safety for tourists to visit. Phnom Sam Bok has been arranged as the tourist resort since the Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum time. The special features of Phnom Sam Bok are: - Closed to the western mountain foot, there is a big pond full of clearwater and natural plants. - The mountain has two peak, a dull peak and a pointed peak. On the mountain top, we can view the beautiful scene especially the Mekong River. - The mountain rich in big trees and birds. - There is a concrete stair stretching from the mountain foot to the top, and there are many resting place at the mountain.

The legend said that one upon the time, there was a king named Cha Krey Sara Varman a son of Preah Bat Hathak Athi Reah Varman. After he succeeded his father, he informed officials and high officials to serch gold mine. Then they found a place closed to the mountain foot of Sam Bok very rich in gold. The local people there called the place “Kan Leng Sam Bo Meas” means “a place very rich in gold ”. Long time after that, the word changed to “Phnom Sam Bok Meas ”, then only “Phnom Sam Bor” until now. The background of Phnom Sam Bok: At the beginning of 15th century, there was a monk named Neak Voan, the student who has the same teacher to the monk, Neak Sen. Neak Sen is the teacher of crocodile, Nen Thun and he does meditation on the mountaintop of Sam Bok. The monk, Neak Voan has very strong ritual formulas and he is well known to the near and far local people. The local people accompany each other to learn the ritual formulas from Neak voan. Since that, Phnom Sam Bok becomes the worshipping place until now.

Phnom Sopor Kaley
How to go: 30 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Chrauy Banteay Village, Chrau Ampil Commune, Prey Prasap District.

The 100-Column Pagoda
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Description: Located at Sam Bor District in 36-kilometer distance, North of the provincial town by the National Road No 7. The special features of Sar Sar-100 pagoda are: The 100-column pagoda was built on the place where the Royal Palace temple of Sam Phu Borak Capital of the Chen La time located. At the area, there are four-Buddist temples facing to different directions: 1- Vihear Lao faces to the West 2- Vihear Sar Sar-100 faces to the North 3- Vihear Kork Keut faces to the Est 4- Vihear Kork faces to the South (this Buddhist temple has only base and mark remain).

During the Khmer New Year, the local people who live near the former sam Phu Bo Rak Capital usually celebrate the four-day festival by starting at Vihear Sar Sar-100 first, then Vihear Kork and Vihear Lao lastly. Background of Vihear Sar Sar-100: Was built in 1806 and the size is 30 Meters x 30 Meters. In the former time, at the 100th column, was thatched by Preah Ang Chan Reachea II for dedicating to the power of Vihear sar sar-100 to maintain the soul of Preah Neang Varakak, his daughter who was swallowed by the crocodile, Nen Thun. Vihear Sar Sar-100 is different to other temples because it faces to the North. About 100 years later, the temple was damaged by the strong lightening, which caused 22 columns burnt down and the statues dirtied by smoke. Because of this incident, the temple was pulled down and rebuilt by the local people, but it had only 78 columns. Until 1987, the 100-column pagoda has once again been renovated with 35-meter length, 18-meter width, 23-meter height and 116 columns; also, the temple has completely been renovated, inaugurated and Sey Ma buried on January 14, 1998.

Wat Vihear Kuk
How to go: 36 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Sambour Village, Sambour Commune, Sambour District.


Wat Vihear Lao
How to go: 36 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Sambour Village, Sambour Commune, Sambour District.

- Oddar Meanchey
Border Check-Point Of Ou Smach
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Description: Located at the common border of Cambodia-Thailand in 41-kilometer distance from the provincial town by Road No 68. Ou Smach is the man-made tourist site, which has been invested by Royal Group Company and VTP shop Group Company on Casino, five-star hotel and restaurants. The site has been organized as the entertainment spot in international standard. Most tourists who go there are Thai tourists.

Tamu House
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Description: The place displayed statues depicting the lifestyle and troop arrangement of Khmer Rouge during the period of their struggle against the Royal Government. This area had been organized and controlled by Khmer Rouge since 1979 to the end of 1997. The cultural site of Khmer Rouge is located at the center of An Lung Veng Districial in 100-kilometer distance from the provicial town by Road No 68. At present, there are many tourists who visit the area and take picture of Khmer Rouge activities remain.

Waterfall Of Cham Pey
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Description: Is the natural resort locating at 35-kilometer distance from the provincial town along the road No 68. The resort consists of waterfall at the mountain valley, big rock having 500-square meter size, mountain full of trees and a lot of orchids and other colorfull varied flowers. At 500-meter distance from the waterfall, there is another natural and cultural resort, which has been arranged and organized by monks who make their meditation there. This resort named Rut Cham Pey having many varied statues depicting the process of human life-born and died and other religion and animal figures. In addition, there are many other natural and historical resorts, which have been putting in the projects for development by the Provincial Tourist Office such as: - The area of Tonle Sar - The area of Ang Ou Ang Krang - The area of Pra Sat Seung - The area of Ang Tropeang Baray - The area of Pra Sat Pursat - The area of Cham Kar Kuy - The area of Beung Snour - The area of Tum Nup Thmey - The area of Tuol Kruos (Killing field and prison of Khmer Rouge).

-Mondul Kiri
Boo Sra Waterfall
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Description: Locates at Pich Chinda District in 43-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by red soil road. Boo Sra is the most Beautiful waterfall in Modulkiri and shared into three stages: FIRST STAGE: The waterfall has 15-meter diameter and eight-meter to 12-meter height in rainy season and 10-15-meter height in dry season. SECOND STAGE: The waterfall has 23-meter diameter and 15-meter to 20-meter height in rainy season, and 20-meter diameter and 18-meter to 25-meter height in dry season. The second stage of waterfall has 150-meter distance from the first stage.THIRD STAGE: The waterfall has stronger speed than the second stage. This stage cannot be reached because it locates in the thick forest, lacks of transporting mean and is dangerous due to having fierce-wild animals.

Chrey Thom Waterfall
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Description: Locates at Sen Monorum District in 43-kilometer distance from the provincial town. During the dry season, the waterfall has 15-meter height and two-meter diameter, and during the rainy season, the waterfall has 11-meter height and eight-meter diameter. The waterfall surrounded by plantation of Sro Lou and there is a big and brandy tree of Chrey. The Provincial Tourist office in cooperation with the territorial authority has arranged this waterfall spot as the tourist site instead of Boo Sra waterfall that unable to be accessible during the rainy season.

Memang Gold Mines Area
How to go: 45 km (3h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Natures & Wildlife Preserves,Location: O'Clor Village, Mémorng Commune, Keo Seyma District.

O Taing Laing Waterfall
How to go: 60 km (4h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Natures & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Memorng Commune, Keo Seyma District.

Phnom Nam Lear Sanctury
How to go: 80 km (4h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Natures & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Pichinda District Border of Daklak Provinece (Vient Nam).

Phnom Prich Sanctury
How to go: 75 km (8h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Natures & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Kaev Seima District.

Plantation Of Pinetrees
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Description: Located at Sen Monorum District in six-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the National Road No 14. The plantation of pine trees located on the highland, which there are many pine trees remain since 1970 and growing on line, these pine trees have the same height. The ground covered by a lot of fallen leaves. It looks like the golden colored carpet. Tourists can enjoy and rest on it without matting. The history said that, these pine trees were planted before the Sang Kum Reas NiYum time.

Pou Lung Village
How to go: 10 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Pou Lung Village, Mumnea Commune, Sen Monorom District.

Pou Taing Village
How to go: 80 km (1h:50mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Pou Tang Village, Rumnea Commune, Sen Monorom District.

Pou Trou Village
How to go: 20 km (30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Pou True Village, Sen Monorom Commune, O'Raing District.

Riverside
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Description: Locates at Koh Nhek District in 150-kilometer distance from the provincial town. The riverside has red and golden colored sand, and stretches along the Sre Pork River mixing with many small islands. The riverside is the leisure place for the local people of Koh Nhek District.

Rum Near Waterfall
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Description: Locates at Sen Monorum District in 10.5-kilometer distance from the provincial town. The waterfall has good location, which is closed to the industrial plantations like rubber, coffee, cashew, mango, Avocado and Pres as well. During the rainy season, the waterfall has five-meter height and 10-meter diameter, and during the dry season, the waterfall has six-meter height and eight-meter diameter only. At the waterfall, there are many big trees projecting the cool shadow to the area.

Sen Monorum Waterfall
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Description: Locates at Sen Monorum District in five-kilometer distance from the provincial town by red soil trail, Along either sides of the trail, there are industrial plantations like rubber, coffee and cashew as well. The local people usually meet each other at Sen Monorum waterfall during the holidays and national festivals because it is closed to the provincial town. Sen Monorum waterfall has three stages: FIRST STAGE: The waterfall has slow speed, one-meter height and 2-4 meter diameter. SECOND STAGE: During the rainy season, the waterfall has strong speed, 6-7 meter height and eight-meter diameter. During the dry season, the waterfall has 7-9 meter height and 4-5 meter diameter. At the waterfall, there is a large space for resting and enjoying.THIRD STAGE: Locates at one-kilometer distance from the second stage. The waterfall has 1.5-meter height only.This area has no tourist to visit.

-Stung Treng
Anlong Trey Phsot
How to go: 57 km (4h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Koh Kandal Thom, Preah Romkil Commune, Kalaboriwath District.

Hang Kho Ba Pagoda
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Description: Is the cultural and historical site, located at Hang Kho Ba Village, Hang Kho Commune, Steung Treng District in Six-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the road to the airport, then turning left across the river of Se Kong. The pagoda of Hang Kho Ba is over 300 years. The local people there speak Lao majorly. Steung Treng province has been recognized in two special characteristics: - The province riches in sweet tamarind fruit. - The province riches in Pa Si Y fish - Pava fish.

Kantuy Ko
How to go: 4 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Samki Village and Commune, Steng Treng District.

Koh Ksach Resort
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Description: Locates along the river of Se Kong in five-Kilometer distance from the provincial town. Koh Ksach is the natural resort which can be called on during the dry season especially during the Khmer New Year. This area has beautiful Sandy riverside having 0.5-Kilometer width and two-Kilometer length.

Ou Pong Moan Resort
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Description: Is the natural and man-made resort which locates at Pong Moan village, Ou Pong Moan Commune, Steung Treng District in nine-Kilomter distance from the provincial town. The resort locates at the turning point to the provinces of Ratanakiri, Kratie and Steugh treng. At Ou Pong Moan resort, tourists are usually interested in: - Ou Pong Moan has water source from the ground. The water source locates at 80-kilometer distance from the recreational site and flows all seasons. The water is suitable for swimming. - At the riverside, there are small Kho Chos for leisure and resting. - 10 Kwh electricity dam which is favorable for tourist development activities.

Phnom Preah Theat
How to go: 2 km (5mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Thmey Village and Commune, Stung Treng District.

Preah Ko Temple
How to go: 3.5 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Intersection of Sékong River and Mékong River, Thla Borivat District.

Pream Buorn Lveng Temple
How to go: 6 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Kang De Sor Village, Thala Bariwatt Commune, Thala Bariwatt District.

Thala Bariwatt Resort
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Description: Located at thala Bariwatt district in four-kilometer distance from the provincial town. This area can be accessible by going across Se Kong river and Mekong river to the provincial road of Preah vihear.Thala Bariwatt is the historical resort in which the Preah Ko timple built in 7-8 century, made of red bred during the feign of the king, Javvarman I. In front of the temple, there is a statue of Preah Ko ( sacred cow) available in Cambodia next to the Preah Ko statue, there is a space having 10-squar meter area for playing the game of Viey khil annually, before the Khmer New Year. The game played during four days and three nights. It starts in the afternoon at 2 O’clock and lasts for two hours. The game played during the festival of the ethnic minority of Kouy. Near the Thalaa Bariwatt, ther are many other ruined temples like Prasat Pram Buon Lveng, Prasat Srey as well.

-Eco-Tourism
Boeung Yeak Loam Resort
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Description: Boeung Yak Loam is a natural, almost square-shaped lake situated in the middle of a mountain in Ban Lung District, 5km from Rattanakiri provincial town. The lake is approximately 800m in diameter with a depth of 48m during the dry season, and was created by volcanic movements centuries ago. Boeung Yak Loam has picturesque mountainous scenery, a charming bird sanctuary and provides the visitor with an opportunity to experience the daily life of local hill-tribe people.

Bou Sra Waterfall
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Description: In Pich Chinda District, 43km north of the provincial town, Bou Sra is the most beautiful waterfall in Mondulkiri Province. This fall is a popular spot for picnicking as it provides a cool, relaxed and rejuvenating ambience that awaits its visitors, a picnic at this fall is featured in almost every itinerary. This waterfall drops gracefully onto a multi-tiered level of boulders and rocks forming cascading showers of foaming white sprays of water and well shaded by the leafy green canopy of the surrounding tropical rainforest.

Fresh Water Dolphin
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Description: Nowadays the dolphins live mainly in the rivers and waterways of Kratie and Stung Treng provinces. The number of these mammals is estimated to be between 40 and 60 and they are often seen travelling in small groups of 6 to 10 individuals. The females usually give birth to young once every two years most often during the months of June to August. The young dolphins are about 1m in length at birth and suckle milk. By adulthood the dolphins can attain a length of over 2.5m and weigh up to 180kg. Their diet consists mainly of small fish, shellfish and snails. The dolphins can swim at speeds up to 40km per hour and stay submerged for periods between five and ten minutes.

Kampi Resort
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Description: Kampi resort is a great natural resort, and home to the rare fresh water Mekong dolphins. Travelling along the National Road Nº. 7 to the north about 15km from Kratie provincial town, you will reach a bridge called Prek Kampi. Here one can experience the unique view of the Mekong River consisting of thousands of tiny islands covered with green water plants. From January to May, especially during the Khmer New Year, Kampi resort attracts many local and foreign visitors.

Rum Near Waterwall
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Description: Located at Rum Near District, 5km from Mondulkiri Province. Along either side of the trail, one can enjoy wonderful views of local plantations that include rubber, coffee and cashew nuts. The local people regularly gather at Sen Monorom Waterfall during public holidays and festivals.

Wildlife
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Description: Cambodia is home to some of the most significant populations of mammalian wildlife in Asia. Endangered species such as leopards, tigers, bantams, gaur, barking deer and the near-extinct Kouprey – the Kingdom’s national animal and the world’s rarest large mammal – have been sighted off the beaten path. In addition, wild elephants still roam remote pristine forests and monkeys and snakes abound in mountainous areas. While the international market for endangered species poses a great threat to the preservation of the Kingdom’s wildlife, conservationists strive to research, document and preserve them.

+NORTHWEAST
-Battambang
Banan Temple
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Description: Adapts the architecture of mid 11th century and the end of 12th century the temple was first built by king, Ut Tak Yea Tit Tya Varman II (1050-1066) and then was finally built by the king, Jarvarman VII (1181-1219). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400-meter heighten mountain at Kon Tey 2 commune, Ba Nan District in 25-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the provincial Road No 155 parallel to Sang Ke River. At the mountain’s valley, there are Ku Teuk and two main natural wells, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.

Banteay Sat
How to go: 105 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Koh Village, Kaoh Chiveang Commune, Aek Phnom District.

Barsaet Temple
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Description: Was built during the reign of King, Soriyak Varman I (1002-1050) and located on a hill at Ba Set village, Ta Pun commune in 15-kilometer distance from the provincial town. Ba Set temple adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1036 and 1042. Next to the temple, there is 20 meters by12 meter and 10 meter depth pond. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.

Boeng Kam Pinh Puoy
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Description: Locates: between two mountains, named Phnom Kul or Phnom Ta Nget and Phnom Kam Pinh Puoy, at Ta Nget village, Ta Kriem Commune in 35-kilometer distance from the provincial town. Boeng Kam Pinh Puoy has 1,900-meter width, 19-kilometer length and can load 110,000,000-cubic meter water.

Dang Tung
How to go: 54 Km (3H:20mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature wildlife and Preserves, Location: Danng Tung Village, Phlov Meas Commune, Rattanakmundul District.

Phnom Kdoung
How to go: 14 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature wildlife and Preserves, Location: Kdong Village, Phnom Sampov Commune. Banann District.

Phnom Sampuov
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Description: Is the natural resort located along the National Road No 57 (the former National Road No 10) at Sam Puoy commune (the high land having more than 100-meter height) in 12-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Batambang. On the top of Sam Puoy mountain, there are temple and three natural wells, namely: Pkar Slar, Lo Khuon and Ak So Pheak. Next to Sam Puoy Mountain, there are some main mountains, the natural sites like Phnom Trung Moan, Phnom Trung Tea and Phnom Neang Rum Say Sork. These mountains related to the Cambodia folk legend of Reach Kol Neang Run Say Sork.

Phnom Trong Morn Trong Tea
How to go: 15 KM (40mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature wildlife and Preserves, Location: Samnagn Village, Phnom Sampov Commune, Banann District.

Pich Chenda
How to go: 44 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature wildlife and Preserves, Location: Treng Commune, Rattanakmundul District.

Prasat Sneng
How to go: 22 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Sneng Village, Sneng Commune, Banan District.

Prasat Snung
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Description: Characterizes as three separated stupas made of brick, located on a hill having 30-meter length and 20-meter width, in Snung pagoda’s area, Snung commune, Ba Nan District in 22-kilometer distance from the provincail town. According to the style at the gate, the temple is similar to other temples in 12th century. Behind the temple, there is another new constructing temple.

Sek Sak
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Description: Is the natural resort, which has been popular since before the civil war time. Sek Sak stretches along the river bank full of plant, trees and bamboo-green nature in 500-meter length. Regarding to Sek Sak, tourists can also visit other attractive sites like Po Pus Pich Chen Da Dong Tong and Sa Ang speak, the pre-history site in five-kilometer to six-kilometer distance from each other. Sek Sak located in Treng commune, Rotanak Mondul District in 50-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Batambang along the National Road No 57, the former National Road No 10.

Wat Ek Temple
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Description: Adapts the architecture of 11th century and built in 1027 during the reign of king, Sorayak Varman I (1002-1050). It is located at Piem Ek commune in 14-kilometer distance from the provincial town.

-Pailin City
Kbal Autavao Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort full of beautiful scenery with clear-water canal, and locates at Sangkat Ou Tavao, Khan Pailin in five-Kilometer distance from Pailin town.

Kbal Autavao Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort full of beautiful scenery with clear-water canal, and locates at Sangkat Ou Tavao, Khan Pailin in five-Kilometer distance from Pailin town.

Kbal O Chra
How to go: 5 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Ouchra Leu Village, Tuol Lwea Commune, Khan Pailin.

Ou Eb Resort
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Description: Is the natural and ancient resort with waterfall and many big trees. It locates at Sangkat Ou Chras, Khan Pailin in 10-Kilometer distance from Pailin town by the road to Bo Ya Kha and Bo Tang Sou.

Phnom Keuy Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort with beautiful scenery of natural forest and river, and locates at Sangkat Steung Kach, Khan Saha Krau in 20-Kilometer distance from the Pailin town.

Phnom Yat Resort
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Description: Is the cultural and historical site with ancient pagoda built as Ko La pagoda’s style. Phnom Yat locates at Pailin City and can be reached by the Road No 10. Phnom Yat, the site worshipped by the local people and the passersby who have very strong abstract belief. It also has most precious stone among other sites in Pailin City.

Steng Kuy
How to go: 20 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Phnom Kuy Village, Sangkat Sala Krau, Sala Krau District.

-Banteay Meanchey
Ang Teuk Kanh Va
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Description: Is the natural resort locating at Se Rey Sa Phoan District, along the National Road No 69A in four-kilometer distance from the provincial town or 364-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh. Visitors who visit the resort are usually interested in: Abundance of fresh air. Beautiful scenary with blowing winds of Ang Teuk Kang Va. Leisure activities such as swimming, fishing and boating.

Banteay Chhmar Temple
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Description: Is the historical site which was built between 12th and 13th centuries during the reign of King, Jar Varman VII. The temple is located at Thmar Puok District, along the National Road No 59ª. Nowadays, the temple is damaged because of war and gangs of offendees who have stolen statues and the temple stone for selling them to Thailand. In addition, there are some other temples in Ban Teay Mean Chey province such as Pra Sat Preah Chhor and Pra Sat Pram as well that have mostly been abandoned and not arranged. At Present, Ban Teay Chhmar temple is the main tourist attractive site of the province in Luring foreign tourists to visit.

Banteay Neang
How to go: 11 km (20mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Road No. 69A, Banteay Chhmar Village, Banteay Chhmar Commune, Tmar Puok District.

Banteay Torp
How to go: 55 km (1h:50mn) From Provincial Town
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Road No. 69A, Banteay Chhmar Village, Banteay Chhmar Commune, Tmar Puok District.

Cheung Krouh
How to go: 63 km (2h:01mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: Road 69A, Banteay Chhmar Village, Banteay Chhmar Commune, Tmar Puok District.

La Ang Phnom Touch
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Description: Is the natural and cultural resort locating at Se Rey Sa Phoan District, along the National Road No 5 in 65-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or five-kilometer distance from the provincial town, then turning right more 500 Meters. The resort consists of two mountains closed to each other and big-stand rocks which look like wall. On the top of the mountains, there are new buildings constructed in ancient style for local tourists who spend their visit and leisure there during the festival days.

Phnom Bak And Phnom Chen Chung
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Description: Is the natural and cultural resort locating at Se Rey Sa Phoan District, along the National Road No 5 in 65-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or five-kilometer distance from the provincial town, then turning right more 500 Meters. The resort consists of two mountains closed to each other and big-stand rocks which look like wall. On the top of the mountains, there are new buildings constructed in ancient style for local tourists who spend their visit and leisure there during the festival days.

Phnom Chuncheang Mountain
How to go: 3 km (6mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: Road No. 5, Toek Tla Village, Toek Tla Commune, Serey Sophorn District.

Phnom Svay
How to go: 1 km (2mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: Road No. 5, Kortan Village, O' Ormpel Commune, Serey Sophorn District.

Sculpture Handicraft
How to go: 24 km (48mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Road No.6, Chungcheang Village, Phnom Chungcheang Commune, Preahnet Preah District.

Tra Peang Thmar
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Description: Is the natural resort, similar to Ang Teuk Kang Va, but bigger. It has less tourist activity than Kang Va because it locates far from the provinial town. The resort locates at Phnom Srok District in 56-kilometer distance from the provincial town or 416-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh.

Weaving Handicraft
How to go: 51 km (1h:42mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Road No. 6, Srah Chik Village, Poy Char Commune, Phnom Srok District.

-Preah Vihear
Ba Kan Temple
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Description: Located at Ta Seng Village, Ranaksei Commune, Sang Kum Thmey District in 105-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the National Road No 12 (64), then turning right more 30Kilometers. Ba Kan is the cultural site. Nowadays, the temple has no tourists to visit yet.

Bac Kam Pagoda
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Description: Located at Bac Kam Village, Chhean Muk Commune, Tbeng Mean Chey District in 17-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Preah Vihear. The area of the pagoda is 400 Meters x 1000 Meters. The local visitors usually visit the pagoda during the holidays or national festivals.

Koh Ker Temples
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Description: Located at Sra Yong Cheung Village, Sra Yong Commune, Ku Len District in 72-Kilometer distance from the provincial town. The group of Koh Ker temples consist of 38 small temples in varied styles. The distance from each temple is 2-5 Kilometers. Koh Ker temple located on the highland of Kork Koki and was built by Preah Bat Chey Varman IV from AD 921-942. It is the mountainous temple with seven decks and 35-meter height. The temple is not yet opened for tourists to visit because the area isnot yet arranged and has mines.

Preah Vihear Temple
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Description: Located at Svay Chrum Village, Kan Tout Commune, Choam Ksan District, on the mountain rank of Dang Rek (Preah Vihear mountain is 800 Meters x 400 Meters. Preah Vihear Mountain has very steep side from Cambodia and gently sloping side from Thailand. Preah Vihear temple has 405-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or 108-Kilometerdistance from the provincial town of Preah Vihear by road No 211 to the Choam Ksan District. Preah Vihear Temple has three accesses: - Access from Thailand for international tourists.

- Access from Cambodia by the ancient road via Svay Chrum. At the mountain of Dang Rek, there is a stair stretching up the top where the Preah Vihear temple located. - Access from Cambodia by the Road C1 constructed by Khmer Rouge. Nowadays, most local people and venders usually. - go up the mountain by the Road C1 because it is easy to go. Preah Vihear temple is the historical site named “Se Khari Svarak” means “power of mountain” and was built at the end of 9th century and at the beginning of 10th century by four Kings namely: - Preah Bat Sorya Varman I from AD 1002-1050. - Preah Bat Sorya Preah Bat Yak So Varman I from AD 889-910. - Varman II from AD 1113-1150. - Preah Bat Chey Varman VI from AD 1080-1109. Preah Vihear temple was handed over by France to Thailand in 1954 and given back to Cambodia by the verdict of the La Er International Court dated 15 June 1962.

Steung Ksach Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort, locates along the river of Sen at Thmey Village, Kampong Pra Nak Commune, Tbeng Mean Chey District in three-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by a trail. The resort has served the local visitors especially those who live in the provincial town of Preah Vihear with their leisure activities usually like swimming and boating during the national festivals. Preah Vihear Province has 228 ancient temples included: + 108 temples in Ku Len District. + 16 temples in Sang Kum Thmey District. + 55 temples in Cham Ksan District. + 18 temples in Chheb District. + 11 temples in Ro Vieng District. + 11 temples in Chey Sen District. + 09 temples in Tbeng Mean Chey District.

-Siem Reap
Angkor Borie
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Description: Angkor Borie is a town in the area of several ruins and archaeological digs. The area contains artifacts dating from the Funan (4th/5th century) and Water Chenla (8th century) as well as the later Angkorian period. The prasat ruins on top of nearby Phnom Da are 11th century Angkorian. There is a smalll museum in the town.

Angkor Handicraft 1
How to go: 1.5 km (5mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location : Stoeng Thmey Village,Sway Dongkom Commune, SR District.

Angkor Handicraft 2
How to go: 7 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Angkor Compound.

Angkor wat
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Description: There are few places anywhere on earth to match the splendour of Angkor Wat. The temple is one of the largest monuments to religion ever built and is truly one the wonders of the world. Believed to have been constructed as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of the 12th century, Angkor Wat is probably the best-preserved of the Angkorean temples. As with other Angkorean temples and walled cities such as Angkor Thom, the central theme of Khmer architecture revolved around the idea of the temple-mountain.

By the time building on Angkor Wat was begun early in the 12th century, this had been elaborated to a central tower surrounded by four smaller towers. The central monument represents the mythical Mount Meru, the holy mountain at the centre of the universe, which was home to the Hindu god Vishnu. The five towers symbolise Mount Meru's five peaks. It is difficult to express in words the enormous scale of Angkor Wat, but it can be explained in part by a look at the dimensions of the complex. The temple is surrounded by a moat which makes the one around the Tower of London, built at roughly the same time, look like nothing more than a garden trench. At 190 metres wide and forming a rectangle measuring 1.5 km by 1.3 km, it is hard to imagine any attacking force overwhelming the defences.

But the moat was more than just a defensive bulwark, in line with the temple's Hindu origins it represented the oceans of the world. A rectangular wall measuring 1025 metres by 800 metres borders the inner edge of the moat. There is a gate in each side of the wall, but unusually for the mainly Hindu-influenced Angkorian temples, the main entrance faces west. This entrance is a richly decorated portico, 235 m wide with three gates. However, the temple's greatest sculptural treasure is its 2 km-long bas-reliefs around the walls of the outer gallery and the hundred figures of devatas and apsaras. This intricately carved gallery tells stories of the god Vishnu and of Suryavarman II's successes on the battlefield. The whole complex covers 81 hectares.

Angkor Zoo
How to go: 5 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Mondol Chon Pika, Angkor Compound.

Bakorng Temple
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Description: Located at Au Luok village, Ba Korng Commune, Pra Sat Ba Korng District in 15-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by the National Road No. 6. Then turning right.

Baksei Chamkrong
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Description: Mid 10th Hindu Harshavarman I. Baksei Chamkrong is a 12-meter tall brick and laterite pyramid. Combine with a visit to the South Gate and Phnom Bakheng. Lighting is best in the morning. Harshavarman I began construction or perhaps dedicated statues at the site. The temple was later improved/restored by Rajendravarman II shortly after the capital was returned to Angkor from Koh Ker. According to inscriptions on the doorway Rajendravarman consecrated the temple with the installation of golden Shiva image in 947AD. It may have also served as funerary temple.

Banteay Kdei
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Description: This temple was constructed by Jayavarman VII during the 12th and 13th Centuries. It systems of galleries and vestibules that were added after the construction of the main towers makes it look like a cloister. It was built in sandstone, which has deteriorated quite badly. However, there remain some very beautiful lintels and pediments.

Banteay Sam Re Temple
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Description: Located at Preah Dak commune, Bon Tiey Srey District by Charles De Gaulle Road via Angkor Wat in 16-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap.

Banteay Srey Rochna
How to go: 1 km (4mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Trang Village, Svay Dongkom Commune, Siem Reap District.

Banteay Srey Temple
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Description: Located at Banteay Srey village, Banteay Srey commune, Banteay Srey District in 32-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by Charles De Gaulle Road, then turning left by Road A66.

Baphuon
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Description: This temple built by Udayadityarvarman II was the most poorly constructed of all the temples in Angkor. From the remaining ruins, it is possible to see how imposing it was. This temple hill was dedicated to Shiva, but in its reliefs many motives from the Vishnu epic can be seen. Restoration work continues to be carried out on the Baphuon.

Baray Tuek Thla
How to go: 10 km (17mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Toek Vil Village, Toek Vil Commune, Puok District.

Baray Tuek Vel Handicraft
How to go: 10 km (17mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Toek Vil Village, Toek Vil Commune, Puok District.

Big Circle
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Description: Located at 13-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap. Big circle consists of temples of Neak Poan, Kruol Ko, Ta Som, East and West Me Bon temple, Pre Rup temple and Sras Srong (pond).

Boeung Mealear
How to go: 68 km (2h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Sway Leu district.

Bok Mountain
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Description: Locates at Ka Van Commune, Bon Tey Srey District in 26-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by the National Road No. 6 or in 19-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by Charles De Gaulle Road.

Chao Srey Vibol
How to go: 25 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Trach Village, Balang Commune, Bakong District.

Crocodile Farm
How to go: 4 km (8mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Wat Sway Village, Sway Dongkum Commune, Siem Reap District.

East Mebon
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Description: Also built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman, this temple was situated on a small island in the middle of the Oriental, or Eastern, Baray. It has all the characteristics of the mountain temple but was accessible by boat only. From the inscriptions found close to it, we know that Rajendravarman dedicated it to his parents.

Group Of Angkor Thom Temple
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Description: Located at 10-kilometer from the provincial town of Siem Reap by the connecting road from Angkor Touch temple. Group of Angkor Thom temple consists of Bayon, Ba Puon, Vi Mean Akas, Pro Lean Chol Dam Rey, Ba Li Lay, Suor Proat having 12 peaks, Khlang Khang Cheung Khlang Khang Tbong, group of Phreah Pi Thu temple having three temples, Viheah 17 Lveng, and terrace of Sdach Kum Lung with five statues of Phrea Thom each has five-meter heigh consisting of Pheah En Tep, Preah Ang Ngut, Preah Tep Pro Liem and Preah Sang Tuk.

Group Of Angkor Touch Temple
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Description: Located at Siem Reap District, North of the provincial town of Siem Reap in seven-kilometer distance from the provincial town by Ko May Road or Charles De Gaulle Road. Group of small-circle temples consists of Angkor Touch (Angkor Wat) which has 65-meter height, 200-hectar land area and surface of the temple 1,500 Meters X 1,300 Meter, was built at the beginning of 12th century during the reign of the king Sorayak Varman II (1,113-1,152) dedicated to Preah Vi Snouk who then was named Preah Bo Me Vi Snouk Lok right after he died, Bak Kheng temple which has 45-meter height and 109 peaks located on the top of 65-meter height mountain of Bak Kheng where tourists usually climb up to get fresh air and take picture of sun set in the afternoon, Prum Kril temple; Bay Kho Ek temple or temple; Bak Sey Cham Krong temple and many other small temples.

Kampong Pluk
How to go: 30 km (2h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Kok Kdol Village, Kompong Pluk Commune, Bakong District.

Kbal Spean
How to go: 50 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Dokpor village, Khun Ream Commune, Banteay Srei District.

Kulen Mountain
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Description: Locates at Districts of Svay Len and Va Rin in 48-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by Short-cut or in 50-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap via Charles De Gaulle Road, small circle, big circle, Preah Dak, Road A66, then turning to the Malaysian Developed Road. At the mountain of Ku Len, tourists can visit such places as follows: CHUP PREAH: Is the plain spot with cool water flows and locates at the mountain’s valley. Next to it, there is a rare-big tree of Cham Pa having 0.7-meter diameter and 15-meter height.

At Chup Preah, there is a big Buddhist statue and many other small statues made during 16th century. LINGA 1,000: Locates on the mountain, along the river of Siem Reap and has a lot of figures of Yoni and Linga spreading out at the bottom of the river. TERRACE OF SDACH KUM LING: Is the plain terrace having a small ruined temple made of solid brick at the middle; the study proves that the terrace covered by lava for hundreds years. PREAH ANG THOM: Is a big statue of Buddhist who had achieved nirvana; the statue built in 16th century has eight-meter length living on a big rock. Preah Ang Thom is the sacred and worshipping god for Ku Len Mountain. There are also two big trees of Cham Pa at nearby. Besides Preah Ang Thom, we have seen Chhok Ruot, footprint of Preah Bat Choan Tuk, Peung Chhok, Peung Ey So and Peung Ey Sey. WATERFALL: At Ku Len Mountain, there are two spots of waterfall. + First Waterfall: Has four-meter to five-meter heights and 20-meter to 25-meter diameters during the dry and rainy seasons respectfully. + Second Waterfall: Has 15-20-meter heights and 10-15-meter diameters during the dry and rainy seasons respectfully.

Lovil Temple
How to go: 15 km (30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Loley Village, Bakong Commune, Bakong District.

Neak Pean
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Description: Built by Jayavarman VII, this temple is the perfect representation on earth of the cosmic world. It has been said that this monument was consecrated to Buddha who reached perfection in Nirvana, and the ornamental lakes surrounding it was meant as places where pilgrims could wash and purify themselves before reaching the supreme perfection. In the centre of these ornamental lakes there is a small temple surrounded by two nagas, whose heads allow a passage on the West side. This temple is one of the beauties of Khmer art.

O Thmar Dap
How to go: 66 km (2h:15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Sway Leu district.

Phnom Krom Temple
How to go: 13 km (30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Phnom Krom Village, Chong Kneas Commune, Siem Reap District.

Pipor Mordak Khmer
How to go: 2 km (4mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Slo Krom Commune, Siem Reap District.

Pre Rup
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Description: This temple was built in the 10th Century by Rajendravarman. Its proportions are perfect, a truly beautiful piece of work. In its construction we can see the first appearance of the long halls which are very common in the construction of temples with continuous galleries. Pre Rup means turning the body and the Khmer people believe this temple was a funeral monument.

Preah Kor Temple
How to go: 14 km (27mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Olok Village, Kompong Plok Commune, Prasat Bakong District.

Roluos
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Description: About 10 km from Siem Reap lies the complex of Roluos, one of the first Khmer capitals built by Jayavarman II, then called Hariharalaya. Today we can visit three remaining Hindu sanctuaries: Preah Ko, Bakong and Lolei. All three temples were built of brick and though they are not as spectacular as the other temples of Angkor, they are well preserved and very interesting.

Silk Farming
How to go: 15 km (25mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Puok District.

Small Circle
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Description: Located at 12-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap. Small circle consists of group of Thorm Nun temple, Chao Say Tevada, Stone bridge, Ta Keo temple, Ta Ney temple, Ta Prum temple, Bon Tey Kdey temple, Sras Srong (pond) and Kro Van temple.

Spean Kampong Kdey
How to go: 62 km (2h:30mn) From Provincial Town . 62 km (2h:30mn) From Provincial Town
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Kompong Kdey Village, Kompong Kdey Commune,Chikreng District.

Srah Srang
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Description: The royal pool is situated opposite the East gate of Banteay Kdei. It is known as the King's bath.

Ta Keo
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Description: King Suryavarman I commissioned this temple in the 10th Century but it was never completed. It is a pyramid on 5 levels whose total height is 22 metres. It is dedicated to Shiva.

Ta Prohm
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Description: This temple was a monastery built by Jayavarman VII as a residence for his mother. Ta Prohm has been controversially left to the destructive power of the jungle by French archeologists to show how nature can destroy man's work. It has been largely overgrown by the jungle and as you climb through the dilapidated stone structures you see many giant trees growing out of the top of the temple itself. It's the sort of place where you'd expect to see Indiana Jones step out from behind a fallen pillar. As such, it is one of the most regularly visited temples, with visitors often arriving during the warmer hours of the middle of the day to take advantage of the protective canopy the forest spreads above the temple. Ta Prohm looks as many of the monuments did when European explorers first laid eyes on them.

Terrace of the Elephants
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Description: At the North of the Baphuon lies the Royal city, of which very little remains except these two Terraces. The first owes its name to the outstanding depiction of elephants, while the second gets its name from the magnificent sculpture of King Yasovarman, popularly known as the Leper King. The original of this statue is now in the National Museum in Phnom Penh.

Tonle Sap
How to go: 16 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Chong Kneas Village, Chong Knies Commune, Siem Reap District.

Ty Lean Pikheat
How to go: 3 km (5mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Trapeang Ses Village, Kok Chok Commune, Siem Reap District.

Wat Atwea Temple
How to go: 8 km (16mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Wat Atwea Village, Siem Reap Commune, Siem Reap District.

+CENTRE
-Kampong Thom
Boeung Per
How to go: 31 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Road No. 64, BoeungPer Village, Sala Prey Thom isai Commune, Prasat Balang District.

Boeung Tonle Chhmar
How to go: 85 km (8h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Road No. 6, Pov Veuy Village, Peam Barng Commune, Stong District.

Ku Hak Nor Kor Temple
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Description: The site of Ku Hak Nor Kor has 40,000-square meter land area (200 Meters X 200 Meters) located at the area of Ku Hak Nor Kor pagoda, at Tro Dok village, Pong Ror commune, Ba Ray District in 96-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh capital, then turning left more two kilometers by a red-soil trail. Ku Hak Nor Kor temple is similar to Tonle Ba Ti temple made of late-rite stone and built in 11th century during the reign of the king, Sorayak Varman I. Ku Hak Nor Kor temple has 45-meter length, 35-meter width surrounded by three -meter height fence made of late-rite stone and shared into three parts: + First Part: Has eight-meter height. + Second Part: Has 12-meter height. + Third Part: Has 15-meter height.

Marking Border For The Temples
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Description: To protect the numerous temples, three areas have been marked as follows: First Area: Surrounds the outside rampart or pond in 30-meter distance. Second Area: Surrounds the first area in 300-meter distance. Third Area: Surrounds the second area in 1,500-meter distance.

Phnom Son Tuk Resort
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Description: Is the cultural and natural site and locates at Ko Koh Village, Ko Koh Commune, Son Tuk District in 17-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the National Road No. 6, then turning left in 3,000-meter distance by a trail or 2,570-meter distance via Tro Nup pagoda. Phnom Son Tuk, the mountain relating to four kinds of history: Krop Tuk, Choan Tuk, Dos Tuk and Leak Tuk. On the mountain, there is a pagoda named wat kiri Chom Chong Phnom Son Tuk having 18 monks, 16 nuns, two wise men and one head of the pagoda named Sok Nang who is an initiator in building the pagoda.

Along either sides of the stair stretching up the mountain, there are big trees written names clearly. When climbing up the mountain of Son Tuk, tourists usually encounter four interesting places such as: - At 230th step of the stair, there are an access to the rock valley and a well. - At 455th step of the stair, there is a resting hall with Buddhist statue at the left. - At 620th step of the stair, there are big rocks and big trees projecting cool shadow. - At 694th step of the stair, there is a spot, at the right hand side, full of big rock, called Chan Re. On the rock, there is a slit having five-centimeter width, three-meter length and un-estimated depth.

We can go from Chan Re to a new building pagoda having 16-square meter area by the old stair or new stair. At North of the pagoda, there is a worshipping hall made of stone and has red-tile roof, ground spreaded by ceramic tile, wall decorated by the Khmer architectural style and 144-square meter area. Behind the pagoda there is a Chinese temple facing to the East and has five peaks where the biggest peak at the middle is used to keep the statue of Preah Neang Kung Si Im. At the pagoda, there are 05 statues of Buddhist, who had achieved nirvana, and many other small statues in total of 99 statues. In front of the pagoda, we have seen many statues such as Preah Bat Choan Tuk, Dos Kro Mom of Mother Chan Re located at Chan Ruot and Ey Sey Ak Ki Net in red color who is worshipped and respected by our people. Phnom Son Tuk has 7,000-hectar areas for development.

Pra Sat Sam Bor Prey Kuk
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Description: Is the cultural and historical site located at Sam Bor village, Sam Bor commune, Pra Sat Sam Bor District in 37-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampong Thom by the National Road No.64, and is a former capital named Ey San Borak and religious center dedicated to Siva. Sam Bor Prey Kuk temple made of solid brick and some late-rite stone with sculpture decorated. The artistic fronton, Sar Sar Pich and doorframe are made of sandstone.

Sam Bor Prey Kuk temple was built during the reign of the king; Ey San Varman I in 7th century the temple has been abandoned since 1971 and re-arranged in 1980. 140 temples have been found in the forest and other two temples have not yet been found. Pra Sat Sam Bor Prey Kuk shared into four big groups as follows: GROUP OF NORTHERN TEMPLES: Called Pra Sat Sam Bor located in the middle and surrounded by varied small temples. GROUP OF MID-TEMPLES: Called Pra Sat Tor; can be entered from the northern door because other three doors are just only the design, have no access. From four directions, there are four stairs each has two figures of lions called Te Vak Kak Tha. West of Pra Sat Tor, there are some more groups of small temples.

GROUP OF SOUTHERN TEMPLES: Called Pra Sat Ba Yon, located in the middle and surrounded by many temples having two classes of ramparts. The inside rampart, there are lions of Ba Rak from the four directions. Pra Sat Ba Yon is the former capital. GROUP OF PRA SAT KRUOL RO MEAS: Located at North of Pra Sat Sam Bor Prey Kuk. There are small temples made of brick and a temple at the west is made of late-rite stone.

Prasat Preah Theat
How to go: 14km (30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Road No. 6, Rorkar Village, Sroyov Commune, Steung Sen District.

Prey Pros Resort
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Description: Is the man-made resort located at Prey Priel village, Prey Priel commune, Kampong Svay District in 16-kilometer distance from the provincial town; the resort has large size, and been organized and arranged as the venue for running race, bicycle race and other entertaining games during the big events of the national festival. In addition, the Provincial Tourist office has organized activities like boating, pedalo riding fishing and swimming at other side. Also, the office has organized resting collages where food and drink are available for tourists. The resort of Prey Pros has beautiful view with blowing-cool wind from the river, which enchants tourists to visit and enjoy themselves . The resort of Prey Pros covers a surface of 2,000,000-square Meters consisting of land and water surface. This figure is inclusive of 120,000-square meter landarea (30 Meters X 4,000 Meters).

Wat Kam Pong Thom
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Description: Called Wat EN TRY SA MAK VO RAK or wat Khet Kampong Thom located at Kdey village, Prey Ka Hu commune, Steung Sen District in one-kilometer distance from the provincial town or 167-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 6. Wat Kampong Thom is the religious site (Ancient Temple), which has 205-square kilometer area. Inside it, there are Buddhist statues such as Sorayak Chea Rup Put Pak Vo Tey and all kinds of Buddhist statues which have bodhi tree in the middle. The fence was painted in varied décor.In addition, Wat Kampong Thom has large space with cool shadow which is convenient for local people to meet each other during the festival days.

Wat Kdey Deum
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Description: Located at Kampong Chen village, Kampong Chen Tbong commune, Stung District in 217-kilometer from Phnom Penh or 51-kilometer distance from the provincial town by the national Road No 6, then turning left along the river of Stung in 1,000-meter distance. Wat Kdey Deum is the historical site having ancient temple similar to Bon Tey Srey temple and escorted by two ponds in front. It has beautiful large space, which is the enchanting place for our people to visit.

Wat Pra Sat
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Description: Penh or Located at Pra Sat village Pra Sat commune, Son Tuk District in 135-kilometer distance from Phnom 31-kilometer distance from the provincial town, then turning right more 200 Meters. Wat Pra Sat has three accesses from the national Road No 3: - First Access: Stretches from the National Road No 3 in 150-meter distance via Pra Sat village. - Second Access: Stretches from the National Road No 3 in 100-meter distance via Pra Sat village. - Third Access: Goes down from the National Road No 3 in 450-meter distance by the new-constructing National Road via Tro Pheung village. The site of wat Pra Sat totally has seven temples, but now only one remains, the three are completely damaged. The Temple of wat Pra Sat has three-square meter size, was built in 7th century and made of brick. It has specific feature such as there are seven statues made of hard wood in 7th century remain iside the temple and there are many big trees projecting there cool shadow for tourists who visit there, especially during th festival days.

Wat Pra Sat An Det
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Description: 1,750-meter distance from Located at Pra Sat Village, San Kor Commune, Kampong Svay District in 193-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or 27-kilometer distance from the provincial town, then turning left at the point 30 September by a trail inthe National Road No 6. Wat Pra Sat An Det is the ancient pagoda. Behind Preah vihea, there is a temple made of brick in 6th and 7th centuries during the reign of Ey Sar Varman I. In addition, the pagoda has a beautiful large space, high-big trees of Kor Ki and fresh air. The pagoda never floods, though there are severe floods.

-Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh, is the capital of Kingdomg of Cambodia.

Central Market
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Description: Was built in 1937. Nowadays all foreign visitors who arrived at Phnom Penh have never missed this place to look at the products, especially the silver and gold selling shops.

Chaktomuk Conference Hall
How to go: In the city
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Corner of St. 440 & St. 163, Tuol Tompong Muoy.

Choeung Ek
How to go: In the city
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Description: Genocidal Museum, Location: Choeung Ek Village, Shangkat Choeung Ek, Khann Dang, Phnom Penh City.

Independence Monument
How to go: In the city
Location: In the city
Description: Museums of All Kinds and Subject, Location: Inter. of Norodom blvd. &Sihanu blvd.

M. Of Telecommunication
How to go: In the city
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Corner of St. 102/13.

Mekong Island
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Description: Small tourist boats can be found along the riverfront north of Street 178. They offer 1-2 hour cruises along the river from Phnom Penh brings tourists to this resort situated on Mekong Island. Tourists can dine in the restaurant, visit the zoo and the weaving villages, ride elephants and watch traditional dance performances. (Capitol Guesthouse runs budget oriented half-day Mekong cruises for 10$/preson.).

National Library
How to go: In the city
Location: St. 92 Khan Daun Penh.
Description: Historical Sites and Buildings

National Museum
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Description: Was built from 1917-1918 and located in the North of the Royal Palace. The National Museum contains a lot of precious ancient objects relating to Cambodian history. It attracts a lot of international visitors, which ranks after the Royal Palace.

Old Market (Phsar Chas)
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Description: A local market that is not at all geared to the tourist. It carries such items as fruits and vegetable, second hand cloths, hardware, motorcycle parts and religious items. In the late afternoon food vendors and fruit sellers set up mats along Street 13 in preparation for the evening market. The dinner rush hour makes for a confusing, dirty potentially photogenic scene.

Orussey Market
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Description: Centrally located, Orussey Market is much more geared towards locals than tourists; hence you will not find as much in the way of souvenirs as the other markets mentioned. A huge array of foodstuffs is on offer including the wet market with fresh meat, poultry and seafood. Other items in abundance include house ware, hardware and electronic goods.

Pagodas
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Description: In Phnom Penh, you are never outside walking distance of a pagoda. Visitors are almost alway welcome. Ray Zepp's A Field Guide to Cambodian Pagodas is an excellent introduction to Phnom Penh's pagodas and Cambodian Buddhism.

Phnom Penh Capital
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Description: Situated at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap Rivers, Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh has a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Despite the dilapidation resulting from decades of war, the city retains its traditional Khmer and colonial charm. French villas along tree-lined boulevards remind the visitor that the city was once considered the gem of Southeast Asia. Recent political changes have triggered an economic boom of sorts, with new hotels, restaurants, bars and nightclubs springing up around the city.

Phnom Penh Municipality
How to go: In the city
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: City Hall M.V. Preah Monivong.

Preah Keo Morakot Temple
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Description: Wat Preah Keo Morakot had imitated the Cambodian architecture and been built since 1892 to 1902. Then, it was removed and reconstructed in 1962. Previously, the temple was called Wat Ubor Soth Rotana Ream Temple because the King of Cambodia used this temple for holding ceremonies to follow the eight silos on every Buddhist holiday. In addition, the relatives of Kings and officers had held other ceremonies abiding by Buddhism at this temple. But in this temple didn't have monks, only his Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk stays there during the time of being a priest for a term (in the year of pig AD 2490 Correspondence the 31st July 1947).

Therefore, it had a normal word called " Preah Vihear Preah Keo " is not " Wat " in the said word. When His Majesty celebrated any Buddhism celebration day, he would invite monks from another monastery in Phnom Penh City such as Wat Unaloam, Wat Botumvattey etc. Wat Preah Keo Morakot is located in the South of Royal palace surrounding by high long-buildings. Before constructing the Phnom Penh Bali school on the 19th December 1930, along these long building where we used to use as Bali class for monks who stayed in Pagodas in Phnom Penh and some provinces. On the wall of long buildings, there are ancient pictures, describing the Ramayana story for the beginning to end.

These pictures were painted from 1903-1904 under the leadship of Oknha Tepnimitt Theak with 40 Cambodian artists. The picture lasts from the southeastern long buildings to surround the whole long buildings in 642-meter length and 3-metre height. This means that we can see the pictures of the buildings by three times walking circle. The ancient pictures around the buildings are the Ramayana story showed the strange feature which is not etched or copied from Ramayanna of Indian because in the Ramayana we have seen some mysteries when we watch clearly, we will understand the story. Some parts of Ramayana story have been quoted to perform in Lo Kuon Khuol, Shadow Puppets or other figures and used as astrology to predict the human destiny.

Nowadays, the pictures are old and gradually disappeared because of natural disaster and the human damages. In 1985, the Royal Government of Cambodia collaborated with the Government of Poland had conducted a project for protecting and repairing the pictures, but the project lasted only five years because of the budget constrain. Now the Royal Government of Cambodia is finding means to maintain and repair this cultural heritage again. In front of the temple, there are two big stupas and a statue covered by roof: - The southern stupa is the stupa keeping cremated ash of Preah Bat Ang Duong and was constructed on Friday 11 Koet, Khe Pro Kun in the year of goat AD 2450 correspondence to 13 March 1908 (who is a grand grandfather of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanuok).

- The northern stupa is the stupa keeping cremated ash of Preah Bat Norodom and was constructed on Friday in the year of goat AD 2450 correspondence to 13 March 1908 (who is a grand-grand grandfather of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanuok). A statue on a white horse is the statue of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom constructed in 1875, which is a keepsake from the King of Napoleon III of France and kept in front of the temple in 1892, but it had no roof. Until 1953 when Samdech, the president of state arranged the crusade to claim for independence from French colony, he prayed for success in front of this statue. After success in claiming for independence from the colony, he built the roof as the compensation to the sacred power of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom there.

The temple made of wood and brick, built in the reign of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom, and held the festival of Bonh Chos Sey Ma Chhlong on the 5 February 1903. Then the temple was ruined and required repairing in 1962 by the thought of Samdech Preah Moha Ksat Yani Kosomak Neary Rath, the queen under the highest leading of Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk. This old temple was removed and re-constructed from reinforced concrete with remaining the ancient architectural style; the floor made of silver and the column stuck by Thmor Keo imported from Italy.

The temple is called Preah Vihea Preah Keo Marakot, which take the name of a Buddhist statue inside made of precious gem considered as "Keo Morakot ". But the European called the temple “Silver Temple” because it is subject to the floor in the whole temple made of 5,329 pure silver tiles; each silver tile weighted 1.125 Kg. In the temple, there are 1,650 artifacts made of gold, silver and bronze with diamonds (most of them are statues). All of these artifacts are offered by the King, the Royal Families, officers and people to Preah Keo Morakot in wishing for happiness, peace, prosperity in this world and next world, and for keeping as the cultural heritage for the next generation. In front of the Bos Bok Thom, there is a big standing Buddhist statue made of gold weighted 90 kg (included support and above umbrella) with 2,086 multi-diamonds. The biggest diamond at the crown has a size of 25 Li and the diamond on Preah Sorong has a size of 20 Li.

This Buddhist statue made in 1904 by Preah Bat Samdech Preah Sisowath who abided by the left word of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom before he died. The left word said that ”after his cremation must get that gold casket to melt for making a Buddhist statue representing Preah Srey Araya Metrey”. After that, Preah Bat Samdech Preah Sisowath organized a construction of this Buddhist statue to dedicate the offer to Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom in achieving Preah Srey Araya Metrey in the year of Buddhist era in 5,000 and named this Buddhist statue “Preah Chin Rang Sey Reach Chik Norodom”. - At the Bos Bok, Preah Keo Morakot is the main object in calling this temple. - In a small glass cabinet, there is the cremated ash of His Majesty brought from Sri Lanka by Samdech Preah Song Kariech Levy Em who stayed at Wat Lang Ka pagoda, Phnom Penh in 1956. - In the next cabinet, there is the gift offered by Samdech Preah Ksat Trey Yani Sisowath Kosomak Neary Rath, the queen in 1969. The gift is the golden Buddhist statue. - The dragon headed Buddhist statue represented the Buddha who stayed on Plur Sras Mochak Linti at that time. - The objects contain in other cabinets are the remembrance and decoration stuff for various Royal ceremonial and religious celebrations. - At the southern part of the temples, there are: - Keung Preah Bat is a place where kept the footprints of the four Buddhists, who have already achieved the enlightenment, namely: Kok San Thor, Nea Kak Mono, Kas Sabor and Sam Monak Kodom.

Other Buddhists who have not yet achieved the enlightenment included Preah Srey Araya Metrey who has been believed that he survived the human being in the future. - Mountain of Kharn Mali Nea Tip Tit Key Las or Mun Dup is the invented mountain representing the mountain of Key Las where the Buddhist steps on the stone to make his footprint. At the top of the mountain, there are monuments containing Buddhist footprint, and 108 small statues describing the 108 Mong Kol of birth and death of the Buddhist before he achieved the enlightenment to become the Preah Sama Samput. - The tower of Kun Theak Bopha was build in 1960 for containing the cremated ash of Preah Ang Mochas Ksat Trey Norodom Kun Theak Bopha who is a daughter of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, she died of illness since she was four years old.

This tower imitated the ancient temple abiding by the style of Banteay Srey. - Monti Sar Thom or Thomak Sala is the praying place - Stupa of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sora Mrith built in 1960, is the father of Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk. - The West is the bell hall for signs to open and close the door of Preah Keo Morakot temple during the big ceremonies. - The North is the Mun Dup where Preah Tray Bey Dok books are kept. - Preah Tray Bey Dok or Pro Chum Ney Lo Ey Bey = the meeting of Preah Thom Vi Ney, the Buddhist rules sharing into three parts: 1- Vi Ney Bey Dok = (is the advice to notification and permission). 2- So Ta Nak Bey Dok = (is the advice to showing wrong and right, good and bad; but it is not allowed as Vi Ney Bey Dok). 3- Ak Phi Thomak Bey Dok = (is the explanation to mind, Chet Set, body and nirvana; It is not allowed either). Preah Tray Bey Dok has 110 parts divided into 84,000 paragraphs. - In the Mon Dup, there is also Kor Nak Ti (the cow) used as the transporting mean by Preah Eyso. - The cow was discovered at Koh Thom District, Kandal province in 1983 while it was buried in the ground. By estimation, the cow contains 80% of silver and 20% of bronze, iron and zinc.

Relaxing Places
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Description: Besides the above main places in Phnom Penh, there are other places like the Park of Chatomuk Hall where Cambodian dance can be performed, the Park of Independent Monument, the Park of Samdech Hun Sen and the Naga resort. In addition, there are a lot of Casinos and night Clubs in Phnom Penh.

Royal Palace
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Description: The Royal Palace was built in 1866 under the reign of King Norodom and is located along the Sothearos Boulevard. Inside the Royal Palace, there are: - Tevia Vinichhay Temple: The place where the King is on throne. - Khemarin Temple: The place where the King and Queen live. - Somran Phirum Temple: The place where the King rides the Royal Elephant. - Hor aku or Hor Preah Khan: The place keeping the throne objects and accessories. - Chan Chhaya: The Royal dance hall for king and relatives and high-ranking officers. In front of the Royal dance hall, there is a platform for the King to hold the meeting with people and all levels of officials.

Russian Market
How to go: In the city
Location: Corner of St. 440 & St. 163, Tuol Tompong Muoy.
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Silver Pagoda
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Description: Also called the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha, it is located in the compound of the Royal Palace. Inside its floor is constructed of 5000 silver tiles. In the center of the pagoda there is a magnificent 17th-century emerald Buddha statue made of baccarat crystal. The walls enclosing the pagoda are covered with frescoes depicting episodes from the Khmer version of the Ramayana.

Souvenir Shops
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Description: The souvenir shops in Phnom Penh consist of: - Central Market - The surrounding of Fine-arts School - Toul Tumpung Market - Shops at the big hotels.

Sunset Cruise on the Mekong
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Description: A one-hour cruise from the capital takes you along the river to watch the daily life of the people living on and around the rivers. You'll enjoy a magnificent sunset, when the reflected rays of the setting sun cast a golden glow across the river.

The River Front
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Description: A stroll or cyclo ride along the park lined riverfront is a must - pubs, restaurants, shops and tourist boats line the way. The view of the confluence of the Mekong and the Tonle Sap is geographically unique. Early risers, check out the spectacular sunrise over the river in front of the Royal Palace.

Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum
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Description: In the former time, this museum was the Secondary School of Toul Sleng. In 1975 this school became the torturing place for thousands of Cambodian people (this place was named " S21 " during the Pol Pot regime) who were seriously tortured to death in different ways. Nowadays the Toul Sleng museum remains a lot of evidences include bones and skeletones. In addition, there is another genocidal museum at Cheung Ek pagoda in Cheung Ek Commune, Dang Kor District.

Traditional Markets (Phsar)
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Description: The market places in Cambodian cities and towns always present a hive of activity and a visit to one or two is a great experience for visitors. In Phnom Penh we recommend a visit to the Russian Market and the Central Market. Note that generally most markets open for daylight hours only, from early morning until early evening.

Wat Botum
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Description: Significant because it is one of the city's original wats, it was founded in 1422 by King Ponhea Vat. It took its current name in 1865 and its present structure in 1937. Of photographic note: The wat compound is crowded with ornate stupas. Just northwest of the intersection of Sothearos and Sihanouk.

Wat Langka
How to go: In the city
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: South West of Independence Monument, Sihanuk Blv.

Wat Neak Kravorn
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Description: Adorns the western skyline of Boeung Kak lake. This Wat was inaugurated in 1967 and the vihear houses some very unique wall paintings. West on Confederation de la Russie. Turn right at a small street east of Nehru, go through the train yard.
Wat Phnom
How to go: Norodom Blvd.
Location: In the city
Description: In 1372, there was a mountain supervised by grandmother Penh before King Ponhea Yat. Until 15th century King Ponhea Yat built the capital in Phnom Penh. In the area of Wat Phnom, there is a big stupa behind the temple used for keeping the cremated ash of the King, Ponhea Yat, the stupas for keeping cremated ash of the Royal families and remaining Buddhist statues of Angkorean era in the big stupa behind. Most local and international visitors like to visit Wat Phnom.

Wat Unaloam
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Description: Wat Unaloam is a monastery for tourists who visit and find out the religion in our country. In addition, the monastery has a stupa built after Angkor. In Phnom Penh, there are 86 priests, 1,633 monks, 859 novices, 2,520 monks, one chief of monks and seven Deputy chiefs of monks.

Kampong Cham
Chroy Chek
How to go: 17km (30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: National Road No.7, Veal Kreal Village, Trean Commune, Kampong Siem District.

Koh Pen Beach
How to go: 2km (2mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Park and Beaches, Location: Kampong Cham & Kampong Siem District.

Man-Made Resort Of Teuk Chha
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Description: Next to the temple, there is a canal existing since the ancient time. The canal has water all year round, either dry or raing seasons; water which is clear and non-stopped flowing which leads to attracting tourists to enjoy it happily. On either side of the clear-water canal, there are plants and trees growing; but now these plants and trees have been cut off to make a big plain where the wast water spreads out at the rock temple. In order to take advantage from the canal, a dam has been constructed to provide water to big rice fields in Prey Chhor District, Kampong Cham Pronvice and in Ba Ray District, Kampon Thom province.

Because the area is the cool place with great quantity of water and cool shadow from the trees that are growing around the ancient temple, these can sometime attract tourists to visit and enjoy during their holiday leading to be well known. Nowadays, the ancient pond, which we described as the achievement of Dr. Chung Kheal is the wast-water pond located in front of the dam that has been just constructed recently.

The canal has water flowing from above and has source at the North in Kampong Cham province; the water flows from the North to the East, when touching a side of the temple, it flows down into a big slit. From the ancient time, the slit has been full of water; but there are small currents of water shared from the slit, then flow into rice fields of the surrounding villages such as Kroch village in Sre Chhor District as well. Because the canal is old, the Ministry of Agriculture has organized a dam for stocking water in order to accelerate the water flow of the canal to thousand Hectars of rice fields in districts of Prey Chhor and Ba Ray.

The canal of Teuk Chha has corner where they can enjoy swimming; if someone like swimming in the shallow water, he/she can swim in the old canal, North of the dam because the bottom of the old canal has four-meter or five-meter width. The clear water, we can see its bottom with flock of small fish swimming in reverse direction to the water flow. If some one like swimming in deep water, he can swim in a wast water, South of the dam. Around the Slit of the canal bank, there is a high tree which provide shelter to tourists and birds. The water surface of Teuk Chha has appoximate 3-square kilometre size filled by nearly 10 sources at the Northeast Mountain and plateau called “Kbal Teuk”.

The tank of stocked water has appoximately more than two-metre depth and pours to three accesses: two accesses via the dam can be closed and opened, and another one is the 10-meter Slit, North of the dam. The first dam is opened every day; the water flows down sounding as water fall; this can attract tourists to enjoy swimming. The second dam is opened during the festival days sometime; the water flow is not strong.

Nokor Bachey Temple
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Description: Is the historical site located at 2.2 Kilometer distance from the Kampong Cham provincial town along the National road N0 7 (Phnom Penh- Kampong Cham) in 12-kilometer distance and turn left more 200 Metres. The temple can be accessible by all types of vehicles. The temple site is divided into: Tonle Om: Size 400 Meters x 500 Meters located at the East of the temple in approximate 300-metres distance from the temple.

First Long Building: Size 421 Metres x 371 Metres made of late rite stone of 2.9-meter height and 2.4-metre length. Now, most parts of this long building have broken. In the area of the first long building included: - Six Lions: Located at the entrance of the second long building; the entrance has two-metre width. - Eight dragons: Located behind the six lions. - Two devils: Stand at both sides of the entrance.

SECOND LONG BUILDING: Included: - Two statues of Te Cho Dam Din - Two devils each has 1.6-metre height. - Two ponds each has 20 Metre x 20 Metre; the two ponds are not dried during the dry season.

Third Long Building: Is thicker than the first and the second and has accesses from the four directions. In the third long building, there are: -In front of the entrance, there is an eight-hand statue of Preah Norey - At the left-hand side, there is a four - hand statue of Preah Norey FOURTH LONG BUILDING: Made of late rite stone; it is separated and different from the first, second and third because it has accesses from the 12 directions.

If we enter into the middle of the temple, we notice a high mid-peak made of sandstone with Buddhist statue facing the four directions of East, West, North and South. Nor Kor Ba Chey temple has wide location; it is not smaller than other temples in Cambodia. The temple is the main gathering place for the people in Kampong Cham province, and other provinces and municipalities. The temple was built in 11th Century.

Phnom Han Chey
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Description: Han Chey Mountain has official name “Chey Kiri Mountain” located at the East of Kampong Cham province, at the northern part of Mekong River. This resort located at Han Chey village, Han Chey commune, Kampong Siem District in the distance of 18 kilometres by water and 20 kilometres by land. The mountain can be climbed up by 295 beautiful stair steps, and has pagoda and the temple of Kuk made of ancient solid bricks each has seven-square meter size.

In addition, there is another temple having square shape made of sandstone located at the North of pagoda; at the valley of the mountain, there is another temple called “Pra Sat Neang Khmao” made of stones each has seven-square metre size. The mountain of Han Chey has beautiful scenary and also has many visitors; the international visitors who go there as group by boat. Recently, there are many tourist sites which have been found in the province Kampong Cham; but not yet operated for tourists to visit. Along the Mekong River, there are a beautiful bank and island of Pen, which have been needed by the provincial visitors ho visit there during the Khmer New Year festival.

Phnom Srey, Phnom Pros
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Description: Located at Kro La Commune, Kampong Siem District in Seven- kilometre distance from the provincial town of Kampong Cham or 114-kilometre distance from Phnom Penh with exceeding 500 Metres to the left. The pagoda of Phnom Pros has official name called “What Sovan Kiri Rotanak Phnom Pros”; in 1000 Meters to the North, there is another mountain, which has pointed peak called “Phnom Srey”. North of the Phnom Srey, there are ranks of mountains such as mountains of Dang Rek, Ba Ley and Chhuk. The mountain of Pros has dull peak and has approximate 30-metre height.

It can be reached by road until the top. At the top, there are a high-five peak temple adapted the model of Bontey Srey temple and two pagodas closed to each other: one is the old pagodas having two peaks built in Sang Kum Reas Niyum time and the other one is being built. Under the temple, there is a big statue with 15-metre height built by the first dead of pagoda, named Keo So. At the mountain base, there are Kot for monks staying.

In addition, at the top of Pros Mountain we can view the beautiful scene of Kampong Cham province. From 1975-1979, the mountain of Pros was a big detention place for torturing Cambodian people in Kampong Cham province. The mountain of Srey has pointed peak and can be climbed up by 308 Stair steps. At the top, there is a ruined temple, with a few nuns and no monks who stay to maintain and collect contribution to rebuild the temple. In this resort, there are many local people who go there during the Khmer traditional festivals such as Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben.

Preah Theat Teuk Chha
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Description: Located at Thmor Da village, Boeung Peay Commune and at Thmey village, Kroch Commune, Prey Chhor District in distance of 39 kilometers from the provincial town. The resort was organized in AD 1005 during the reign of King, Sorya VarmanI. The construction of Pheah Theat Teuk Chha temple was arranged by Mr. Chung Chheal (Cheak Teak Kho Leah or Dr. Lak Sin Trak); the place of Pheah Theat Teuk Chha called Srey Kon Trei Svarak; the two Buddhist statues called Bornesvarak and and Sorak Svati; in front of the temple, there is another temple, the small residence of angel.

In the Preah Theat Teuk Chha resort, there are 551 small temples characterizing Buddhism and Brahmanism. King, Sorya Varman I agreed with the proposal set up, and he contributed a lot of his own properties to construct the temple. Dr. Chung Chheal or Dr. Lak Sey Trak started constructing the temple with his property and his intellect as well as encouraging people to contribute their property. In the middle of the big temple, there is Linga of Siva called Srey Pheak Tre Svarak flanked by two statues, namely: Bo Rak Me Svarak and Sorak Svati.

At the East, in front of the Linga, there is another small cavern, the angel resident, now the cavern is dumped by stones in the forest, at the canal of the waterfall, there ins only one door-frame remains to proof the fact. At the right hand side of the temple, the architect takes measure to excavate a large pond called Leakin Trak Dak, in the middle of the pond, a golden Linga was built. At the surrounding of the area, there is a wealthy village, in which the neighboring people gathered to live; so the atmosphere of this new city is crowded and cheerful. After the arrangement of this new city finished, Dr. Leak Sin Trak brought news to inform the King, Sorya Varman; the king went to splendidly inaugurate this place in AD 1025; at the inauguration ceremony, the king provided resources like equipment, 29 soldiers, rice field around the temple, all ponds and big courts for festival celebration or decorating furniture.

Also, the king named this place Leaksin Trak Bot abiding by the name of the Doctor, the builder. Then, due to the change of history, this place became the sacrificing place for religions because from reign to reign, the kings clings to different religions, some cling to Brahmanism, some cling to Teravada Buddhism and some cling to Buddhism. So the temple of Preah Theat Teuk Chha has until 551 temples included Buddhism and Brahmanism temples as well as the temples for keeping statues of heroes who have sacrificed their lives to the nation. The war destroyed everything and seriously damaged temples some temples do not exist names and figure. Nowadays, people and monk have participatorily tried to search for location, names and fundamental location of old temples in order to have them renovated. Some of those renovated temples made of wood with tile roofing and some made of concrete.

By - the research, we can recognize names of temples in this area: - Pros Temple - Trung Nhean Temple - Srey Temple - Kak Bil Phors Temple - Preah Chol Nipean Temple - Pheak Kalis Temple - Preah Pisnuo Ka Temple - Neak Ta Dom Bang Kra Hom - Lok Yeay Pey Sakha Temple - Preah Chenh Sang Phnuos - Lok Yeay Tep Pol Metorp Temple - Dom Rei Sam Poan Temple - Tray Phup Temple - Tum Leay Sak Temple - Pirut Thei Temple - Tum Leay Sak Temple - Preah Ko Temple - Preah Ang Kat Preah Phnuong - Moha Cheat Temple - Seah Chun Preah Ang Temple - Pothi Thlok Temple - Mokot Tip Temple - Bopha Phuong Temple - Sang Sa Chey Temple - Pram Preah Ang Temple - Reach Sey Temple - Kak Bil Riech Temple - Koyang Sak Temple - Preah Keo Riech Trop Temple - Tang Ta Hor Temple - Sovana Phum Temple - Srah Srang comprised of three: - Preah Yuma Riech Temple Sras Ak Phi Thorm - Chak Tro Loak Kbal Buon Temple -Srah Much Lin -Preah Reach Nou Temple - Srah Bak Ni - Sdach Khmeng Temple - Preah Ream Thleng Sor Temple - Eisey Sros Sray Temple - Preah Reach Nou Temple - Krola Hom Kong Temple.

Prey Nor Kor Knong-Krov Temple
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Description: Is an ancient site located at the Southeast of Kampong Cham province, at Prey Nor Kor village, Daun Tey Commune, Ponhea Krek district in the distance of 42 Kilometers from the provincial town of Kampong Cham. Prey Nor Kor Knong-Krov temple can be accessible by the National Road No 7 and turn right by a trail at Dam Nak Cha village. This resort has five trails at the public gathering place of Daun Tey Commune such as: - The trail at the public gathering place of Knar has six-kilometre distance. - The distance from the main road to Preah Theat is five kilometers. - he distance from the main road to Preah Theat is five kilometers.

The distance from the trail to Dam Nak Cha is 10 Kilometres. - The distance from Poan Chrey to Prey Nor Kor Knong is 5.3 Kilometres. The resort of Prey Nor Kor Knong-Krov temple is the gathering place where the local people and tourists meet each other for enjoying popular games and religious purpose during the traditional festival. The Temple of Prey Nor Kor has the same form to the temple of Sam Bour Prey Kuk, and it was built in the 9th century. Until the assassinated plan set up by the princess of Kun Bot he had mobilized troop to fight successfully against the princess. Prey Nor Kor Knong-Krov temple has 2500-square meter landarea consisting of: - Thum Temple: Located on high hill of the Khoeun of present temple.

It included three temples made of solid brick: one at the left was completely damaged and other two temples remain good forms. Inside these two temples, there are some statues and broken ancient objects remain. The local people believe that the temples have been protected and maintained by sacred spirit if tourists would like to photograph the two temples, they should light incense to pray for allowance first otherwise the picture of the two temples do not appear in their cameras.- Preah Theat Temple: Located at the East of Thum temple. It included six temples, which were damaged by war.

At the present, there is one temple remains but it is almost collapsed because of digging in search of treasure. - Preay Theat Pond: Located at the Northeast of the Thum temple. At that time, there was a Pond called Ku Teuk. - Koh An Det or Kor Prak (30 meter length by 20 meter width): or another name called Sras Toem located at the North of the village. - Tum Nup or Kam Pheng Poat Chum Vinh: Located around the city of Prey Nor Kor Knong-Krov and was planted the complex and inaccessible wild bamboo. - This dam has approximate 10-metre height, 15-metre vertical angle, and square angle; each angle has 2,500 Metres. Some parts of the dam have been damaged.

Wat Preah TheatThmor Da Temple
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Description: Is the ancient site located at the Southeast of Kampong Cham province; it located at Preah Theat Thmor Da village, Preah Theat commune, Ou Rang Au District. This pagoda is 38-kilometre distance from Kampong Cham province and can be reached by the National Road No 7 and turning by the Road No 11 to Au Rang Au District, then continuing more eight kilometers by a trail. The area of the pagoda has 190-metres length and 160-metre width consisting of a Preah Theat temple and a big pond with clear water called “Tonle Sor Nguot”; the pond has 950-metres length and 180-metres width.

-Kampong Chhnang
Airport (1976 Constructed)
How to go: 14 km (17mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Krang leav Village, Krang Leav Commune, Ralebiar District.

Dek Dol Fishing Lot
How to go: 3km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Activities Related to Recreational Fishing, Location: Dek Dul Village, Phsa Chhnang Commune, Ralea B'ier District.

Phnom Da
How to go: 28 km (1h:45mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: Da Village, Da Commune, Kompong Leng District.

Phnom Krang Romeas
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Description: Is the natural resort having big trees with cool Shadow and fresh air, and locates between Sre Thmey commune and Svay Chrum Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear district in two-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampong Chhnang or 13-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5.

Phnom Neang Kang Rey
How to go: 14km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: Trabek Village, Trangil Commune, KomPong Leng District.

Phnom Roap Bat
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Description: Is the cultural and natural resort locating at An Dong Chrey village, An Dong Snay commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in 12-Kilometers distance form the provincial town or 103-Kilometers distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road N.5. The local people in the province are usually interested in: - There are small mountainswith natural beauty and fresh air. - The site related to the Cambodia folk legend. - There is a footprint of Ta Phrum. - On the mountaintop, there is a pagoda where people meet each other during the festival days.

Phnom San Touch
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Description: Is the natural resort locating at San Touch village, Sre Thmey Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in three Kilometer distance from the provincial town or 94-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh. The local people are usually interested in: - There are many big rocks related to Cambodian folk legend. - There is the beautiful natural beauty for filming the performance of songs and other Stories. - There is an enchanting view (Panorama) of Tonle Sap.

Phnom Ta Ind
How to go: 3km (3mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife Preserves, Location: Trapang Anchang Village, Svay Chrom Commmune, Ralebiar District.

Phnom Ta Pi
How to go: 10km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Phnom Tepi Village, Komponghao Commune, Kompong Leng District.

Phnom Ta Reach
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Description: Is the natural and historical site related to the Pol Pot time (1977-197). The site is located at Phnom Touch village, Pong Ro Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in 10-Kilometer distance from the provincial town or 101-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5, then turning left by the Road via the new airport. Phnom Ta Reach, the place where Pol Pot forced prisoners to carve the mountain rock having 200-meter length, 2.8-meter width and six-meter height. In a large space, there are many small concrete apartments. At outside, there are a lot of big and small mountains, palm trees and fresh air. This area can attract tourists to visit during the festival days. In addition, there are many other temples and historical sites in Kampong Chhnang which have not been developed such as:

Prasat Kampong Preach
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Description: Located at Wat kampong Preah, Chhnuk Tru Commune, Boribo District in eight-Kilometer distance from the provincial town.

Prasat Ponarey
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Description: Located at Ei Lech village, Chra Nuk Commune, Kampong Leng District in 13-Kilometer distance from the provincial town.

Prasat Pros Or Saklor
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Description: Located at Kang Kep village, Chra Nuk Commune, Kampong Leng District in 19-Kilometer distance from the provincial town.

Prasat Slut Tey
How to go: 27 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Prasat Village, Da Commune, kompong Leng District.

Prasat Srey
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Description: Located at Pra Sat village, Da Commune, Kampong Leng District in 17-Kilometer distance from the provimncial town.

Prasat Thmar Pdey Or Slotey
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Description: Located at Chra Leang village, Da Commune, Kampong Leng District in 15-Kilometer distance from the provincial town.Located at Chra Leang village, Da Commune, Kampong Leng District in 15-Kilometer distance from the provincial town.

View Of Tonle Sap Lake
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Description: Is the fishing area located in front of Kroum Market in one-kilometer distance from the provincial town, and the area consists of: - Many floating houses - Fishery in dry season - Fish raising places.

Wat Leng Keng
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Description: Is the old capital located at Lung Vek Commune, Kampong Tra Lach District in 24-Kilometer distance from the provincial town on 76-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh.

Kampong Speu
Ampe Phnom
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Description: Is the natural and cultural resort locating at Tang Tonle Village and Ampe Phnom Village, So Por Tep Commune and Svay Kra Van Commune, Chbar Mon District in 48-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh, then turning left more two kilometers. The resort has natural river with many big trees growing along. The mountain foot and a rocking bridge link from Tang Tonle Village to Ampe Phnom Village and an old pagoda on a hill where many people go to worship during the traditional festivals. At Ampe Phnom, tourists can enjoy swimming, walking through the rocking bridge and resting at the collages along the riverbank.


Golf Center
How to go: 15km (18mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operation of Sporting Facilities, Location: Kdey Lavear Village, Tropeang Korng Commune, Sormrong Torng District.

Hot Spring
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Description: Locates at Phnom Te Village, Phnom Te Commune, Aural District in 126-kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or 70-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the National Road No 4, then turning right more 76 Kilometers to Au Ral District. The Hot Spring has natural characteristics and locates in a forest in front of the Te mountain. The water of Hot Spring has 70c temperature and comes out the ground for all seasons. The hot water of Hot Spring has small size in raining season and big size in dry season. Hot Spring is rare in Cambodia and expected to become a big spa for health rehabilitation in the future.

Phnom Prey Khmer Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort locating in Kram Pothi Village, Kram Pothi Commune, Phnom Souch District in 70-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or 22-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the National Road No 4. The resort has small mountains linking from one to another with the car accessible road from food to the top and from a mountain to a mountain. On the mountaintops and along the roads up, there are Kho Chos where tourists can rest and take fresh air. The resort has no visitors to visit yet.

Preah Soramrith Kosomak
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Description: Locates at Dam Rey Phnom Village, Kirirum Commune, Phnom Srouch District in 117-Kilometer distance from Phnom Penh. The resort of Kirirum (the former Preah Kosomak town) is the natural resort having a 700-meter height mountain and special feature for tourists such as: Enchanting forest full of pine trees with orchid flowers. Fresh air with humidity and fog Kirirum waterfall. The national park which is well maintained.

Te Tuek Puos
How to go: 70km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Tasal Commune, Oral District.

Kandal
Ang Kor Chey Pagoda
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Description: Ang Kor Chey Pagoda is located at Ban Tey Dek commune, Kean Svay District in total distance of 29,000 km from Phnom Penh or 32,600 km from Ta Khmao by the National Road N0 1 (Phnom Penh-Svay Rieng province). We travel along the National Road N0 1 from Phnom Penh or Ta Khmao to Kilometre 29 then exceed about 50 metres, there is a gate at the right hand side written “Ang Kor Chey Pagoda”. If we enter by trail about 1,600 meter, we will reach the entertainment center.

The pagoda constructed with having five peaks as the temple’s peaks. Before reaching the pagoda, we need to pass over a 100-meter wooden bridge; under the bridge, there is a big pond for keeping water during the dry season. Behind the pagoda, three is an artificial site located on the black hill characterized as resident of Neak Mean Bon or King. It is said that the black hill is a former palace because we found ancient objects and equipment like bowls and pot characterizing the ancient feature.Now, the black hill has been organized and maintained by guards because it relates to the belief in sacred objects there. Nowadays, Angkor Chey pagoda has a lot of local visitors especially those who cling to abstract belief; they go there to have sacredly watered. In addition, Ang Kor Chey pagoda has the beautiful scenery with cool shadow from the trees and pleasant environment.

Handicraft Centre
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Description: Handicraft center is located at Koh Dach Commune, Muk Kampool District at the middle of Mekong River. The commune of Koh Dach has 12-kilometer length and width from 100m to 2,500 Metres, borders Prek Luong commune at the East and Uk Nha Tey commune, Koh Dach district at the west, and faces with the communes of Prek Leap and Bak Kheng, Muk Kanpool District. The commune of Koh Dach has five villages, namely: Koh Dach, Kbal Koh, Lvea, Chong Koh and Neah village. The commune’s Hall is located at Kbal Koh village. Due to flooding of Mekong River flowing from Upper Mekong to Lower Mekong then to Vietnam has caused the area of Kbal Koh guadually collapsed.

The main careers of the local people there are: - Planting sub-product crop such as corn, seasame, bean and banana. - Planting fruit tree - Manufacturing mosquito net, silk sarong, Phamuong, Hol, silk krama and running small businesses. The commune of koh Dach has three pagodas, namely Ampor Phal, Kra Pumpich and SaMaki kbal koh. The interesting tradition of the people existing long time ago is the real handicraft of Khmer. In all accommodations of the people has individual loom according to the capital of each family. In addition, the commune of Koh Dach has racing boats for men and women.

Am Pon Phal pagoda has two boats are rowboat and dugout for men; Sa Mak, Kbal Koh pagoda has two boats are rowboat and dugout for men; Kra Pum Pich pagoda has two boats are one rowboat for men and one rowboat for women. According to the wealth of the island having natural resources and interesting tradition, in the future, if the country has political, economic and security stability, we are able to arrange this island to become the main tourist attraction of the province by implementing as follow: - To foster the weaving, manufacture and talent of weavers, and to expand the handicraft work in manufacturing Hol, Pha Muong and Silk Kroma to meet the international standard for tourists. - To repair road network in the commune and to well organize the village by building the Khmer architectural houses and educating the people to maintain their tradition such as lifestyle, dress and popular game. - To arrange the Kbal Koh area as swimming zone and to organize guesthouses, restaurant and canteens in maintaining their sanitation. - To expand boat racing teams for men and women to be active in their performance during the national and religious festivals.

Kean Svay Krau Pagoda
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Description: Kean Svay Krau Pagoda is located at Phum Thum commune, Kean Svay District in total distance of 19 km from Phnom Penh or 20 km from Ta Khmao. To get there, we travel along the National Road N0 1 (Phnom Penh Svay Rieng), pass over Preak Monivong bridge (the Kbal Thnol bridge) to kilometer 19, then turn left by a trail into the gate of Kean Svay Krau pagoda in 300-metre distance will reach the entertainment center. The resort of Kean Svay Krau pagoda is located at Kean Svay District and has 10-kilometre distance from Phnom Penh along the National Road N0 1.

The resort has the natural beauty decorated by small and big high trees, crop and fruit trees giving cool shadow with green scenery. Long ago it was not a resort; it occurred after 1979 and has main point at Kean Svay Krau pagoda. In additional, the resort is stretched over by an excellent river of Ktob shared from Mekong River flowing across the fertile area with abundant crop farms. The river of Ktob seems to exclusively provide itself to the local people there in planting and living with hope.

At either side of Ktob River, there are many small and big fruit trees growing and spreading out their branches to the river enchanting tourists to visit the resort. We found that the river of Ktob is the main point in attracting local and international tourists to visit as there are fresh air and natural beauty. Also, the river of Ktob is the communicating mean from the resort to the village of Ko Am which also has the natural beauty, Most tourists who visit the resort are from Phnom Penh and from surrounding there. On the other word, the resort attracts visitors due to floating houses, can teens, various entertainment, and delicious food like grill chicken, grill fish and fruit such as jack fruit, mango, banana, coconut…etc.

Due to natural beauty, the tourist site of Kean Svay can attract many tourists to visit; so the Provincial Tourist office and territory authority as well as the village committee should arrange, develop and improve the area by implementing like: - To arrange order for parking of bikes, motorcycles and cars in order to avoid - messiness and losing beauty at the area. - To arrange sanitation by putting dustbins to the area in order to avoid throwing litter everywhere from tourists. - To arrange order for sellers and to set up a proper pricing policy for them. To assure security for tourists.

Koh Dach
How to go: 29 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature wildlife and Preserves, Location: National Road No 6a, Kon Dach Commune, Mok Kampoul District.

Phnom Athareus/Phnom Odong
How to go: 51 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature wildlife and Preserves, Location: National Road No5, Cheyodom Village, Psadek Commune, Ponyaleu District.

Phnom Edtharoes
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Description: Phnom Edtharoes located at the Communes of Psardek and Phnom Bat in Ponhea Leu District. The mountain of Edtharoes has three nemes called Phnom Udong or Phnom Preah Reachtrop or Phnom Edtharoes, which can be accessed by National Road No 5 "Phnom Penh-Battambang " ie from Phnom Penh to the turning road at Kilomet 37 and turn left about 3.50 Kilometers by red soil Road. The total distance from Phnom Penh to the mountain is 40.50 Kilometers. If we go from Ta Khmao to the mountain, the distance is 51.50 Kilometers. The mountain of Edtharoes lasts from the North to the South in a length of 1,500 Meters and its width of 700 Meters.

The mountain surrounded by roads including the eastern and western roads. At the North of the mountain, there is Phnom village and at the South, there is Porane village. The mountain has five peaks: The one-stupa peak has equal height to the Tri Treng peak, the mountain peak, the four-stupas peak, The peak of Preah Ang Chol Nipean and the peak of Ariya Kasbak. In addition, this site has natural beauty with the beautiful scenery and fresh air, which can attracts visitors especially by the history concerning the building of the Royal Palace from 17th-19th century (1620-1866) during the reign of King Chey Chetha II. This region has 18 ancient stupas.

Phnom Prasith
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Description: Located at the communes of Ma Kak, Phnom Penh District and Chhving, Ponhea Leu District. To get there “By the document of Khmer Table Part 6 “ explains that tourists should travel along the National Road N0 5 (Phnom Penh-Battambang) until they reach the Kilometer 38 closed to Udong market, turn left about 16 Kilometers by the National Road N0 26 until they reach the turning road, turn left as long as they reach the Prasith Mountain. Nowadays, visitor do not like to go along the National Road N0 26 which is not in good condition and 100% safe.

This road is also the common border of Kandal and Kampong Speu. The popular road to reach the Prasith Mountain is the National Road N0 5, when we reach the turning road at Pred Pnov market in Kilometre 11, turn left about 13 kilometres. The total distance from Phnom Penh to Prasith Mountain is 24 km and from Ta Khmao to Prasith mountain is 35 km. In the future, if the National Road N0 26 and other roads to Prasith mountain are in good condition and assuring security, the transporting of tourists can go around the Prasith mountain, firstly exit by the trail to the National Road N0 26 then proceed to the Idtharoes mountain.

The Prasith Mountain related to the both mountains bordered by the valley in Kandal Province. Amongst the two mountains, the mountain at the west has no many stories. Whereas the mountain at the East has stories related religion with a big Buddhist statue achieved Nirvana and stories related to the history Khmer’s King. Nowadays, the Prasith Mountain has no many big trees and decoration. There are few visitors visit there because of bad arrangement and management. How ever, this attractive site has beautiful scenery and fresh air. The Prasith Mountain is the cultural, historical and natural site.

Sa Ang Mounain
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Description: Located at Sa Ang commune in distance of 23 km from Ta Khmao or 34 km from Phnom Penh and can be accessible by the New National Road N0 21 (constructed during the Pol Pot time stretching over the plain area of Toul Kra Sang); from Ta Khmao to meet the Old National Road N0 21 at Chhouk Leap Pagoda, Roka Kpos Commune in 12-kilometre distance; from Chhouk Leak Pagoda to the market of Sa Ang District in 5-kilometre distance, turn right 2.5 km by a trail, will reach a gate of a pagoda, then turn right 2.5 km by a trail, will reach the mountain of Sa Ang.

The mountain of Sa Ang is a type of natural and cultural site, there is a pagoda constructed at the highest peak of mountain where we can view the beautiful scenery of the surrounding. Sa Ang Mountain does not have many trees as Thon Mon Mountain; but around the pagoda, there is a big lake riches in fish, flowers of Rum Chong and ProLit; besides boating, tourists can enjoy fishing. During rainy season, Sa Ang Mountain seems to be an island surrounded by a vast water with fresh air and forest around the mountain providing beautiful view to the area. Sa Ang Mountain has a lot of national visitors during the public holidays and traditional festivals. Nowadays, the Tourist office in cooperation with the Local Authority has planted trees and assured order, sanitation and security at the area for visitors.

Tum Pek Pagoda
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Description: Located at Krang Yau Commune, Sa ang District, Kandal province. Kandal province has 8,000-hectar landarea and 12,700 people. Krang Yau is the developed region of Samdach Hun Sen having projects on development and agricultural product processing; in this region, there are vast rice fields, canal network and good red soil roads connecting from village to village. In Krang Yau pagoda, there are three pagodas, namely: An Det, Kong Nea Ream and Tum Pek pagoda.

Among the three pagodas, only Tum Pek pagoda that has been arranged as tourist-attractive site which has eight artificial temples constructed by the supreme dead of the pagoda in the purpose of changing the area as the tourist attractive site by making roads around the pagoda, planting trees along the mountain valley and excavating ponds. In addition the pagoda has arranged one-hectar wedding part for new couple to plant trees as their remembrance; in the eight temples, the pagoda has display the beautiful ancient objects for tourists.

Wat Phnom Reap
How to go: 34 km (1h:40mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: National Raod 5, Svay Oudom Village, Ponsang Commune, Ang Snuol District.

Wat Phnom Thon Mond
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Description: Wat Phnom Thom Mond is located at Prek Koy Commune, Sa Ang District in the distance of 23.50 Kilometers from Ta Khmao or in the distance of 34.50 Kilometers from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 21. The mountain of Thon Mond can be reached by the National Road No 21 from Phnom Penh to the market of Prek Touch “the market of Sa Ang District” and continue to the turning road at Svay Tany Primary School “20 Kilometers from Ta Khmao by the new National Road No 21” and turn right about 3.50 Kilometres.

If we want to go along Tonle Basac River, the distance of waterway equal to the distance of the old Road No 21 from Phnom Penh to Sa Ang market in the distance of 36 Kilometers. The monastery was built in 1954 by a monk named Rath Phann. Nowadays, by the supports from generous people, the monastery became a tourist attraction in Kandal province. On the other hand, because people believe the goodness and effectiveness of the monastery, the monastery can attract many local visitors, who go there especially on the great public holiday and on the Buddhist holidays for praying for happiness and other wishes.

In addition, Phnom Thonmond is derived from the natural beauty (trees from mountain’s foot to the peak, fresh air, on the top we can view the scenery to get good feeling) and its reputation can attracts a lot of visitors. In accordance with the fancy of the local visitors, the Provincial Tourist Office collaborated with the Territory Authorities and the Monastery Committee, has conducted the arrangement of pagoda’s yard by filling the yard with soil, enlarging the yard, and producing a lot of attractively artistic statures relating to the story and history of the Thon Mond mountain. In addition, the Office of the Monastery Committee had planted more trees, dug ponds and arranged parking site at the pagoda.

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- Takeo
Chi So Mountain
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Description: Located at Sla Village, Ro Vieng Commune, Sam Roung District in 62-Kilometre distance from Phnom Penh. The mountain can be accessible by the National Road No 2 via Ba Ti District and Neang Khmao temple in one-hour drive from Phnom Penh, then turning more five Kilometres from the National Road No 2 by a trail. If we drive from the provincial town of Takeo, it will take 15 minutes in 17-Kilometre distance. Chi So mountain has an ancient ruined temple; the temple is damaged, but it is still better than other in this area. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of rice fields in Takeo province. The temple of Phnom Chi So was built on the top of a 380-metre height mountain by the King, Sorayak Varman I dedicated to Brahmanism in early 11th century (1002-1050).

The mountain can be climbed up by a popular western stair having 180 steps and down by a southern stair having 408 steps. Next to the top of southern stair, there is another ancient stair located in front of the temple. This ancient stair was built at the same time to the temple and linked to the temples of Sen Chhmos and Sen Ro Vang, and Tonle Oum, the lake considered as the sacred lake during the ancient time used for washing human sin in Brahmanism. At a rock yard having 100-metre length and 80-metre width, there are many temples were built in different times.

These temples are facing the East and Northwest; most of these temples were damaged. South of the temples, there is a Buddhist temple, the new building; behind it, there is a hall of Thormak Sa Phea Kot for monks, a small worshipping place and an ancient-water tank made of concrete. The temple of Phnom Chi So is surrounded by the first long building, each side has 60 Meters and the second long building, smaller than the first one, located at the middle where there are a main worshipping place and a wooden statue. In addition, we have seen the beautiful sculpture on fronton and Sar Sar Pich (column) of the temple. Chi So mountain is the historical site of Takeo province; it has shown the ancient temple which is the cultural heritage, the civilization and the treasure of Cambodia as well as the beautiful natural scenery and other social achievement such as the pagoda of phnom Chi So. Phnom Chi So has considerable tourists who visit there, especially during the National, traditional and international festivals.

Chruos Phaork
How to go: 44 km (1h:6mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Pou Village, Preah Bat Choan Chum Commune, Kiri ong District.

Chup Pol Temple
How to go: 3 km (4mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Doun Peaeng Village, Baray Commune, Doun Kae District.

Historical Resources
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Description: Among 22 provinces in Cambodia, Takeo is the oldest province rich in historics relating to the periods of Anachak Phnom and Chenla. Takeo province has 34 ancient temples left from our ancestors that are the heritages and the soul of Cambodian people. Takeo province has six ancient temples in good form and they are relating to the history such as: - Phnom Da Temple: Was built in the 6th century and is located at Angkor Borey District. - Ba Yang Temple: was built in the 7th century and is located on the top of Ba Yang mountain in Kiri Vong District. - Neang Khmao Temple: was built in the 10th century and is located at Sam Rong District. - Phnom Chiso Temple: was built in the 11th century and is located on the top of Chi So mountain in Sam Rong District. - Phnom Ta Mao temple: was built by the king Sorayck Varman I in 11th century and is located at Ba Ti District. - Ba Ti temple: was built at the end of 12th century and at the beginning of 13th century and is located at Ba Ti district. These, tourists and researchers usually visit Takeo province, making the province take pride in attracting foreign tourists.

Museum
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Description: In Takeo province, there is a museum located at Ang Kor Bo Rey District. The museum is just built under auspice of EU organization for keeping and displaying status and ancient objects of Phnom Da in 16th century for tourists and researchers.

Neang Khmao Temple
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Description: Located at Ro Vieng Commune, Sam Roung District in 52-Kilometre distance from Phnom Penh and 26 Kilometres from the provincial town of Takeo. This temple made of sandstone and brick abiding by the style of Thmor Koh Keo. It is located in the yard of Neang Khmao pagoda and was built by the king, Jarman IV during 10th century. Most parts of Neang Khmao temple have also been damaged.

Phnom Ba Yang Resort
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Description: Located at Por Thi Rong village, Preah Bat Choan Chum commune, Kiri Vong District, Takeo province in 121-kilometers distance from Phnom Penh. The resort can be accessible by the National Road No. 2 in three-hour and 15-minute drive via the Districts of Ba Ti, Sam Rong, Daun Keo and Trang. If we drive from the provincial town of Takeo, we will take one Hour and 15 Minutes in 43-Kilometer distance. The temple of Ba Yang was built on the top of 313-metre mountain of Ba Yang in the 7th century 615-635 by the kings Mo Hen Trak Varman and Ey San Varman, the temple made of laterite stone, brick and other kind of stone. Nowadays, the temple is severely ruined, pieces of the temple spread on the ground, the top broken and the laterite fence also completely damaged.

Ba Yang is the historical site, which attracts local and international tourists to visit and research about the tourist potential and the heritage masterpiece of Cambodian ancestors. But now, the road is difficult because the ancient roads are damaged and abandoned in the thick forest. Water system to Ba Yang Mountain is a main factor for developing tourism in the area. Tourists cannot visit there is we do not guide them, excepted researchers who still try to research about the Cambodian history. In kiri Vong District, there is a waterfall canal, which has 1000-meter length and six-meter width during the dry season. The waterfall canal has beautiful scenery during rainy season and gives an insight to tourists because the water falls down from the mountain’s top to the rock sounding as music concerting. In the future, if we can keep the water flowing as in rainy season, we expect to gain more Profit. It is convenient for traveling in the dry season.

Phnom Da Resort
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Description: Phnom Da is the oldest historical site in Cambodia. It is the former ancient capital of Nor Kor Kouk Thlork located at Kouk Thlork commune, Angkor Borey District, Takeo province in the distance of 102 Kilometers from Phnom Penh via Districts of Sam Roung, Prey Kak Bas and Ang Kor Borey in three-hour drive. Phnom Da is 24-kilometer from the provincial town of Takeo; in rainy Season, it can be reached by taking two-hour boat. The temple of Phnom Da was built on a small mountain in 6th century by the King named Rut Trak Varman reigned lastly of Nor Kor Phnom time.

Mr. Mi Bri No, the French historian explained that the temple made of laterite stone. It has no wall surrounded; it faces the North; most peaks of the temple are damaged; the sculpture of stirring of sea of milk is broken into two parts; a fronton inscripted with figure of Vishnu sleeping on Treum. At the mountain’s valley, there are five-man-made statues expressing the style of Phnom Da, and five caves one of which was used as the cremation place during the period 1975-1979. At 500-Meter distance, Southwest of Phnom Da temple, there is another temple made of sandstone, the temple faces to the North, has one door and five windows, and adapts to the style of India, named “Asrom Moha Ey Sey”. It is difficult to travel to Phnom Da because the area floods; the road is damaged caused by civil war during the past two decades. Anyway, Phnom Da has considerable local and international tourists to visit and research the famous masterpiece of Cambodian ancestors during the ancient time of Koh Kok Thlork. After 1979, the provicial authority of Takeo has constructed a canal called “canal No 15” linking from the provincial town of Takeo to Ang Kor Bo Rey District. It is easier to access since the construction, but some parts are not smooth.

Phnom Kleng
How to go: 12.5 km (19mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Takmet Village, Prey Sloek Commune, Treang District.

Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo)
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Description: Located at Tro Pang Sap village, Tro Pang Sap commune, Ba Ti District, Takeo province. Phnom Tamao can be accessible by the National Road No 2 in 40-kilometre distance from Phnom Penh. Then turning right more five kilometers by a trail, it takes 45-minute drive from Phnom Penh. Phnom Ta Mao is a varied site consisting of temples, mountain, nature and a big zoo in Cambodia. Phnom Ta Mao has 2,500-hectar land area called forest-protected area; in this area, the Department of Forestry has taken 1,200-hectar land area for planning trees and 70-hectar land area for organizing zoo.

The 70-hectar landarea consisting of five mountains namely: Phnom Ta Mao, Phnom Thmor Dos, Phnom Phdan Poan, Phnom Chhoy and Phnom Bang. Among the five mountains, two mountains have ancient temples are: - Ta Mao Temple (is located at Phnom Ta Mao): was built in 11th century during the reign of the king, Soryak Varman I dedicated to Brahmanism, the temple made of Thmor silt and red-solid brick, located on the peak of 30-meter mountain of Ta Mao, near Ta Mao pagoda. Now, the temple is damaged and is almost unrecognizable. - Thmor Dos Temple (is located at Phnom Thmor Dos): The temple is located on a 35-meter mountain of Thmor Dos, Northwest of Ta Mao temple and was built in 11th century. The temple made of Thmor silt mad red-solid brick. Now, most of the temples are damaged.

The people want to go to this temple to worship than Ta Mao temple. In addition, Phnom Ta Mao has a big zoo in Cambodia; the zoo is under the supervision of the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and has 84 varieties of animals and birds; two kinds of them are brought from abroad. - There are 150-fourfooted animals consisting of 38 kinds. - There are 300 birds consisting of 38 kinds. - There are 30 reptiles consisting of eight kinds. All these animals are brought here by the Ministry of Agriculture and by seizing from offenders who illegally traffic in wild animals through out Cambodia.

To take care these animals, we need to expend US$ 120 per day for food, and 22 staff and workers are working there. The average number of tourists visiting Phnom Ta Mao is 500-600 visitors per week; but during the festivals, there are 7,000-8,000 visitors per week. The local people of four communes around the Phnom Ta Mao are earning money from selling food to tourists. We can extend package-tour program to the above two resorts because these resorts are the popular sites for local and international tourists, and their location is near Phnom Penh. As the sites can attract many tourists, we expect to lure investors to invest in tourist facilitation and constructing the trail from the national Road No 2 to the resorts. The Department of Forestry has a project on constructing an inside trail linking from Tonle Ba Ti to Phnom Ta Mao in Six-Kilometre distance.

Ta Prohm Temple
How to go: 45 km (1h:8mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Thnal Teaksen Village, Krang Thnong, Bati District.

Tonle Bati Temple
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Description: Located at Thnol Tak Sin Village, Krang Thnung Cummune, Ba Ti District, Takeo province in 35.5-kilometre distance from Phnom Penh; then turning right more two Kilometres by a trail. Tonle Bati, is a big worshipping place having two ancient temples, namely: - Ta Prum Temple: Was built in 12th century and at the beginning of 13th century (1181-1201) during the reign of the king, Jarman VII, dedicated to Brahmanism and Buddhism. The temple made of sandstone and laterite stone, surrounded by walls, and has protruding sculpture which describes celestials naymth in the story of Brahmanism. In the temple, there are five compartments containing two statues of 13th century, which located in front of the figure of krud and facing to the East. - Yiey Pov Temple: Located behind Tonle Ba Ti pagoda in 100-metre distance from Ta Prum temple and has 7mx7m square shape. Yiey Pov temple made of sandstone in 12th century and facing the East. In addition, Tonle Ba Ti resort has the old resting place located at the bank of Tonle Ba Ti River in 200-meter distance from the temple.

Now this place used by Ba Ti Tourism Company as the staying place because the company is responsible for the resort. The resort has 9.3-square hectar area, 48 resting cottages with zinc roofs, and other 40 resting cottages with leaf roofs located behind the old resting place. Along the riverbank now, the company has organized 48-resting cottages having zinc roofs and other 40-resting cottages having leaf roofs located behind the old resting place, the company has also organized nine lavatories and some private lavatories at local residences. The Company has charged 1,000 Riel for a motorcycle, 2,000 Riel for a car and 5,000 Riel for a resting cottage for local tourists and US$ 2 for a resting cottage for foreign tourists. The resort can attract 500-600 local tourists per week and 100 foreign tourists per week in average, but during the festival, it can attract 8,000-9,000 tourists. Tonle Ba Ti resort has generated employment and fairly living to the nearby villagers of Thnol Tak Sin village and Tonle Ba Ti village. The company has also determined price for food sold in the resort, the price exceeding the determination is not allowed.

Yeay Pov Temple
How to go: 45 km (1h:8mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Thnal Teaksen Village, Krang Thnong Commune, Bati District.

-Prey Veng
Viel Brang (Veal Brang)
How to go: In the City.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Kampong Leav Commune, Kampung Leav District.

Ba Phnom Resort
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Description: Located at Chheu Kach commune, Ba Phnom District in the distance of 78 Kilometers from Phnom Penh and 45 Kilometers from the provincial town of Prey Veng with turning left more seven kilometers at kampong Seung market. The resort of Ba Phnom has four mountains closed to each other, namely: Sam Por, Sa Ang, Thum and Bonh Chor mountain. Ba Phnom is the former old Capital named Nor Kor Phnom. Nowadays, it remains some evidence like an ancient temple called Pra Sat Chan located in front of Kuk pagoda closed to Sam Pov Mountain in Cheung Phnom Commune, halls and palace are completely damaged by war at that time.

Ba Phnom has beautiful scenery when viewing from the above peak and big rocky caves, the hideout of wild life. At the mountain’s Valley, there is a pagoda named “Ba Phnom” surrounded mountain rank and a big pond at the East of the pagoda. Around the mountain, there are residences of the local people. The resort of Ba Phnom has been planned to develop as a big tourist attraction at the eastern part of Mekong River because this area can attract most visitors during the Cambodian festivals and holidays.

In addition, there are more 15-attractive sites in Prey Veng province such as: 1 Kandal temple located at kampong Trobek District. 2 Prey Cha Rick temple located at kampong Trobek District. 3 Prey Vea Temple located at kampong Trobek District. 4 Stupa of kampong Trobek. 5 Kdey Troup pagoda located at Preah Sdach District. 6 Krang Svay pagoda located at Preah Sdach District. 7 Kdey Ang or Chum Nit located at Preah Sdach District. 8 Preah Sena temple located at Preah Sdach District. 9 Vang Phnan pagoda located at Preah Sdach District. 10 Ha temple located at Preah Sdach District. 11 Preah Poan located at Preah Sdach District. 12 Vi Heah located at Preah Sdach District. 13 Kuk temple located at Ba Phnom District. 14 Cham temple or Chan Ba Phnom. 15 Preah Theat Me Bon located at Prey Veng District. These attractive sites are the worshipping places for the people of Svay Rieng province who believe in mountain or Arak Neak Ta, and also the gathering places for local and international visitors from everywhere.

Ba Ray An Det Resort
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Description: Located at Ba Ray village, Ba Ray commune, Prey Veng District in three-Kilometer distance west of the provincial town of Prey Veng. This resort has a plain hill and big trees surrounded. The people believe that Ba Ray An Det is the powerful and sacred place for swearing and wishing. The music of Pin Piet is usually concerted for offering to Neak Ta on every Buddhist holiday, festival day or Sunday for asking for happiness and rain.

Fish Growing Center
How to go: 23 km (40mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Bati Village, Peam Ror Commune, Peam Ror District.

Kampong Sne Damp
How to go: 16 km (40mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Sné Village, Theay Commune, Baphnom District.

Nokor Phnom
How to go: 45 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Roung Dam Rei Village, Cheung Phnom Commune, Bar Phnom District.

Prey Chong Srok Temple
How to go: 50 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites & Buildings, Location: Boeng Chor Village, Prey TorToeng Commune, Sithorkandal District.

Vihear Chan Temple
How to go: 30 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites & Buildings, Location: Rong Dam Rey VillageCheungPhnom Commune, Bar Phnom District.

Weaving Handicraf Center
How to go: 55 km (2h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Prék Chorngkran Village, Prék Chorngkran Commune, Sithorkandal District.

-Svay Rieng
Bavet Market
How to go: 40 km (45mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operation of Sporting Facilities, Location: Ta Boeb Village, Bavet Commune, Chan Trea District.

Brasoth Center
How to go: 1.5 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operation of Sporting Facilities, Location: Prasout Commune, Svay Teab District.

Prey Ba Sak
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Description: Located in Svay Rieng District at the Southeast of the provincial town in the distance of 8.5 kilometres from the provincial town. The area of Prey Ba Sak has 84 square meters and borders river of Vag Ko at the North and the East, village of local people at the west and the South. The resort of Prey Ba Sak can provide income to the state and attracts local visitors to spend their visit and pleasure there. So, the resort is trending to develop for local visitors in Svay Rieng province due to their tradition, and for international tourists due to the real Cambodian culture and civilization. Prey Ba Sak located on the hill, the former place of ancient temple, which was completely damaged by war. Nowadays, in order to change this place to be the attractive site for local and international tourists, the provincial tourist office should initially rearrange the place and statues for local visitors to worship during festival days or their travel. Prey Ba Sak is the place, which has the most complex forest among others in Svay Rieng province.

+SOUTHWEST
- Koh Kong
Cham Yeam Resort
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Description: Locates at Mondul Sey Ma District, at the Cambodia-Thailand border in eight-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Koh Kong. Cham Yeam is the natural and man-made resort, which organized by Neak Ouk Nka Li Yung Phat in 1997. Nowadays, Cham Yeam has been organized as the international tourist resort, in which there are five star hotel, guesthouses, casino and other entertainment. At Cham Yeam, there are a lot of coconut trees planted in chess line. Cham Yeam has beautiful scenery and can attract many tourists, especially Thai tourists. The border checkpoint of Cham Yeam opened from 8:00 to 17:00 hrs and from 22:00 to 22:30 hrs.

Kbal Chhay E91 Waterfall
How to go: 24 km (2h:15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature and Wildlife Preserves, Location: Nengkok Village, Bakclong Commune, Mundol Seyma District.

Kbal Chhay Prek Koh Waterfall
How to go: 22 km (15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature and Wildlife Preserves, Location: Neng kok Village, Bakclong Commune, Mundol Seyma District.

Kbal Chhay Resort
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Description: Locates at Mun Dul Sey Ma District in 25-Kilometer distance from the provincial town by the sea path. Kbal Chhay is the natural resort and has water source from a river at Pursat province. The waterfalls down in 10-mater height and eight-mater diameter in rainy season, and in the dry season, the water flows in separate parts as Teuk Chhou. In addition, Koh Kong province has many other recreational sites such as: - Mountain Stream of Ta Te: Locates at Smach Mean Chey District. - Mountain Stream of Tuol Ko Ki: Locates at Smach Mean Chey District. - Beach of Cham Sne: Locates at Smach Mean Chey District.

Khun Chhang Khun Phen Resort
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Description: Is the historical resort located in front of the provincial town in one-kilometer distance, and has a stupa located on the rock, at the middle of the sea. The local people of Koh Kong usually meet each other there during the festival days (traditional festival).

Koh Kong Krov Beach
How to go: 35 km (3h:15mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Koh Kapie Commune, Koh Kong District.

Koh Mool Resort
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Description: Is the biggest island in Cambodia, which has 22-kilometer length, seven-kilometer width and 350-mater height in comparing with the sea level, and locates in the sea, at Koh Kong District in 24-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Koh Kong. On the island of Koh Mool, there are many hills, 10 spots of waterfall with Six-mater to 25-meter height and six beautiful beaches having 3000 - 5000-meter length. At the six beaches of Koh Mool, there are black and white Dolphins appearing from 9:00 to 10:30 hrs in the morning and from 15:00 to 17:00 hrs in the afternoon.

Koh Sdach Beach
How to go: 79 km (4h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Kohsdech Village, Kirisakor District.

Koh Smach Beach
How to go: 81 km (4h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Koh Smach Village, Kirisakor District.

Lam Da Beach
How to go: 20 km (1h:45mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Lam Da Village, Koh Kapi Commune, Koh Kong District.

Prek Ta Nuon Beach
How to go: 120 km (5h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Prek Tanuon Commune, BoTum Sakor District.

Sner Beach
How to go: 17 km (25mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation parks and Beaches, Location: Road 48, Dong Tung Commune, Smachmeanchey District.

Ta Tay Waterfall
How to go: 50 km (1h:45mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature and Wildlife Preserves, Location: Tropham Roung Commune, Koh kong District.

Toektlak Kbal ChhayPrekChiphat
How to go: 215 km (6h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature and Wildlife Preserves, Location: Koh Village, Chiphat Commune, Thma rbang District.

Veal Kachaut Waterfall
How to go: 45 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature and Wildlife Preserves, Location: Road 48, Dong Tung Commune, Smachmeanchey District.

-Sihanouk Ville
Deum Chrey Beach
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Description: There are few tourists swimming at the Beach because the Beach has a big restaurant, which can pollute the swimming spot. However, most tourists like visiting here after swimming because the beach has beautiful park and statues for tourists to take pictures.

Koh
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Sangkat3, Khan Miatpheap.

Koh Poos Resort
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Description: Is the quiet island with white sand and locating at one –Kilometer distance from the beach. This island has not many tourists because the island has not been developed yet. Most tourists, who visit the island, usually as group, need to bring along their food.

Koh Tunsay Resort
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Description: A natural resort located 4.5km southeast of Kep City, Koh Tunsay, with its two white sand beaches and shallow water provides an excellent location for swimming. In the sea you will find many different kinds of fish, plants and corals, making this a most interesting location for ecological research and scuba diving. The island covers two-square kilometres of land area and has many unique and attractive features that include tourist infrastructure built during the reign of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk.

Ou Chhe Teal Beach
How to go: How to get there.
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Description: Locates at Sangkat No 3, Sihanouk Ville. The beach has the most beautiful characteristics-large beautiful sand beach, shallow water and quiet sea. We found the beach has specific either geographical aspect or the arrangement. Most of tourists who visit here are foreign tourists. They usually stay at Crystal Hotel and Seaside Hotel.

Phnom Leu Resort
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Description: Is the natural and cultural resort consisting of mountain and a pagoda built on the mountaintop, and has been called on by the local people during the festival days; at the mountaintop, tourists can view the beautiful scenery, especially the beauty of Sihanouk Ville beach.

Pram Pi Choan Beach
How to go: Way
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Description: Has short length, narrow space and big wave. Most of tourists who visit here are local tourists. The beach is averagely crowded ranking after Sokha beach.

Prek Treng Beach
How to go: 7.5 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Road Samdach Hun Sen, Khan Stueng Hao.

Ream National Park
How to go: 18 km (20m) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Road No.4, Sangkat Smach Deng, Khan Prey Npb.

Sihanouk Ville
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Description: In the southwest corner of Cambodia, 232km from Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville can be reached by National Highway No.4. This coastal city is beautified by white-sand beaches that include O Chheu Teal, Sokha, Pram Pi Chan, Deum Chrey. These beaches are known for their quiet, cosy atmosphere and the large stretches of white sand and clear waters and these make them popular spots for families on vacation. These seaside paradises with the refreshing coolness of the fresh water streams can be enjoyed all year round. Business opportunities in Sihanoukville are varied from financial activities to tourist and travel-related industries in conjunction with the government’s objective of making Sihanoukville a major tourist destination besides its status as an International Offshore Financial Centre. The government welcomes both foreign as well as local investors to participate on a joint-venture basis.

Sokha Beach
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Description: Has long length, deep water and crowded by local visitors. The beach has varied food and available accommodation.

Vistory Beach
How to go: 4 km (7mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Road 2 Thnu, Sangkat 4, Khan Mitapheap.

Wat Krom
How to go: 3 km (5mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Road Sanntipheap, Sangkat 3, Khan Miatpheap.

Wat Leu
How to go: 6 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Road No.24, Sangkat 1, Khan Miatpheap.

Water Source Of Kbal Chhay
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Description: Locates at Khan Prey Nup in seven-Kilometer distance from the Sihanouk Ville Town, then turning left more nine-Kilometers by a red soil road. The waterfall of Kbal Chhay has many sources from the mountain rank at the seaside. The history of Kbal Chhay waterfall was found in 1960. Until 1963 Kbal Chhay arranged as the clean-water sources for providing to Sihanouk Ville, but the arrangement was failed became a hidden place for Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was changed to the developing zone. In 1998 Kbal Chhay was for bid by Kok An Company on constructing road and changing this site as tourist resort for local and international tourists. Nowadays, the Royal Government of Cambodia has changed this site as the clean-water sources so as to provide clean water to Sihanouk Ville.

-Kampot
Kampot, is a southwestern coastal province of the Kingdom of Cambodia. It covers about 4,878 km2 and is situated 148 km from the capital city of Phnom Penh. The population is approximately 527,904 including a large percentage of Vietnamese and Chinese heritages. The population density is 108 persons per square kilometer.

Bokor Resort
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Description: Locates at 42-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampot, and was found by a French people 1922 during the reign of the King, Sisovath Before, Bokor was a leisure place for French colonists who need to exchange atmosphere from the plain area to the mountainous area at seaside. The Mountain of Bokor has 1,075-meter height, good weather and beautiful natural view with big trees and rocks shaping up as animal figure. In Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum, there were public buildings, which look like a city there. At seven-kilometer distance from the mountain, there is a swimming spot locating at the waterfall “Po Pok Vil”. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of Kampot town, Kep, Sihanouk Ville and blue water of the sea.

Kampong Trach Resort
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Description: Is the rocky mountain with caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates at Dam Nak Kan Tuot Khang Tbong Commune, Kampong Trach District in 38-Kilometer distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16. There is a natural well having 30-meter diameter and other small natural wells having four-meter stair and artistic stone look like animal or object shape. From these natural wells, there is a long cave that we can go through to the La Ang Viel Sre 100 and La Ang Thmar Dos. At these natural wells, there are some evidences remain to prove that the wells were the main filming places before the 70th decade. At the front valley, there is a pagoda of Chinese and Vietnamese. In front of the cave, there is a Cambodian pagoda, which has been now maintained and arranged by the pagoda committee permanently. Among the above four resorts excepted Teuk Chhu have not yet been renovated and well organized yet. However there are tourists and researchers visit the resorts.

Kep Thmey
How to go: 8 km (12mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Kep Thmey Village, Beoungtouk Commune, Kampot District.

Phnom Chhnok
How to go: 9km (22mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Bos Trobek Village, Trorpeang Pring Commune, Kampot District.

Phnom Daung
How to go: 7 km (11mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Beoung Tapream Village, Treuy Koh Commune, Kampong Bay District.

Phnom Seda Orn
How to go: 6 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature Wildlife and Preserves, Location: Ang Kor Village, Trorpeang Pring Commune, Kampot District.

Preak Anpil Resort
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Description: Is the beach rich in white sand, mangro and coconut trees, and locates at Koh Touch Commune, Kampot District in 18-Kilometer distance, west of the provincial town of Kampot by the National Road No 3. At the resort, we can enjoy the fresh seafood like crabs, cuttlefish, lobster, snail, and varied sea fish.

Teuk Chhu Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort locating at Snom Prampi Village, Mak Prang Commune, Kampot District in eight-Kilometer distance, North of the provincial town. The resort has water flowing from Phnom Dam Rey- Phnom Kam Chay. The water is cool and clear flowing down over the big rocks for year round. At Teuk Chhu resort, there are valuable and delicious fruit like Durian, Mangostreen, Rambutan, Mak Prang, Pineapple, coconut etc.

-Pursat
Bak Tra Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort locates at 16-Kilomater distances from the provincial town of PurSat by Road N.56 to Kra Vanh District. The resort consists of: - Small Mountain having 50-meter height. - Forest riches in Thlong trees. - Big rocks through out the forest. - Canal and natural well containing water permanently.

Kam Pheng
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Description: Locates at Pro Ngil village, Pro Ngil commune, Kra Vanh District in 20 -Kilometer distance from the provincial Town.

Kam Pong Luong Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort locating at the bank of Tonle Sap richingin white sand and clear water-suitable for swimming during the dry season. In addition, there are many other attractive sites under the projects to develop as the tourist spots like:

Koh Sam Pov Meas
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Description: Has two-square hectar area. It locates at the middle of Koh Pur Sat, in front of the Provincial Hall.

Luaing Trach
How to go: 49 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Lang Trach village, Svay Sa Commune, KraKor district.

Neak Ta Khleang Moeang
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Description: Is the main historical site in Cambodia and located at Snam Preah Commune, Ba Kan District in Six-Kilometer. The site is the sacred place prayed and worshipped by tourists who come from the near and far areas. This venerable site has a statue of Neak Ta Khleang Moeang respected and worshipped by the Cambodian people. The statue is newly made and put at the right place because the ancient statue is completely damaged by the civil war.

O Da
How to go: 55 km (2h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Nature & Wildlife Preserves, Location: Ksetr village, Rorkat commune, Phnum kravanh district.

Phnom Dak Preah
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Description: Locates at Ro Leap village, Ro Leap commune, Pur Sat District in 10-Kilometer distance from the provincial Town.

Pnhom Baykhlor Resort
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Description: Is the natural and cultural resort. It locates at Thuaut Chum village, Thnaut Chum commune, Ko Kor District in 20-Kilometer distance from the provincial town of Pur Sat by the National Road N0 5 then turning right more 12 Kilometers to the East. This resort consists of: - Beautiful scenery for tourists. - Mountain and forest. - Broken ancient statues and other varied sculpt.

Preah Theat
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Description: Located at Sre Sdok village, Sre Sdok commune, Kan Deang District in 20-kilometer distance from the provincial town.

-Kep City
Angkol Beach
How to go: 26 km (1h) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Ang Kol Village, Ong Kol Commune, Domnak Chang Oeu District.

Casino
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Description: Gamebling and Betting Operations, Casinos, Location: Kep Village, Kep Commune, Kep District.

Handicraft
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Description: Tourists usually interested in availability of many kinds of handicraft that we found mostly from Kampot province such as: - Shell Handicraft: They collect varied shells of snail and oyster to make figures of sea animals. These souvenirs are displayed for sale along the beach from Kep City to Koh Kong province. - Coral Souvenir: Many souvenirs made the coral are displayed for sale along the beach for local and international tourists who buy them as the remembrance and for decorating their houses.

Kdam Market
How to go: 1.5 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Location: Thmei Village,Prey Thom Commune, Kep District.

Kep Beach
How to go: 1 km (5mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Thmei Village, Per Thum Commune, Kaep District.

Kep City
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Description: The background of Kep City: Kep is the seaside-tourist city locating at Southwest of Phnom Penh; the city can be accessible by the National Road No 3 from Phnom Penh via Kampot province in 173-kilometer distance or by the National Road No 2 from Phnom Penh via Takeo province. It also can be accessible by rail from Phnom Penh to stop at Dam Nak Cham Eu station. Then continue seven Kilometers more by a road to Kep City. Foreign tourists can go from Vietnam to Kep City via bordercross of Ha Tieng (Prek Chak) in 40-kilometer distance.

Tourists can also go from Sihanouk Ville or from Vietnam by boat or ship to the port of Kep City. Kep City was organized in 1908 during the French colonial time. The city was developed as the beautiful seaside tourist resort in 60th decade during the time of Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum. The name “Kep” is taken from French word “Le Cap” means peninsular. The story related to the name of Kep said that there was a king named Sa Kor Reach who had the mighty spell. He put the sleeping spell to a commander at Ang Kor Thum, then stole the commander’s white horse and fled together with his troop to the southwestern seaside. When he took a rest at the seaside, he was approached by the commander’s troops who had chased him from behind.

Suddenly, he got on the horseback; the horse jumped up, and mad him falls down with the horseseat. Then, he got on the horseback again and fled away without picking up the horseseat because the comander’s troops nearly approached him. So that, we called the area “Kep Seh” means “the horseseat”; then we only called “Kep” until now. Kep is a small city rich in fresh seafood like crab, snail and cuttlefish. The city has one beach only having 1,000-meter length. The beach is different from the Sihanouk Ville beach because it has black sand.

Koh Puor
How to go: 11 km (1h:30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Operations of Recreation Parks and Beaches, Location: Kep Commune (Island), Kaep district.

Koh Ton Say Resort
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Description: Is the natural resort locating at the Southeast of Kep town in 4.5-kilometer distance from the town, and has two beaches suitable for swimming because they have white sand and shallow water. At the bottom of the sea, there are varied fish, plant and coral, which enable the research on ecology. The name “Koh Ton Say” comes from the word “Rum Say” meaning “Spread out”. Because when the King, Sa Kor Reach is hopeless for struggle due to his troop and parties break off, he leads the remaining troop acrossing the sea to an island in front of Kep town, then his troop spread out there.

So that we call the island “Koh Rum Say”, after that we call “Koh Ton Say” until now.Koh Ton Say has two-square kilometer landarea. Before, prisoners were sent here for correcting and defending the island. The tourist infrastructures at the island were constructed during the Sang Kum Reas Ni Yum time such as path of horse cart around the island, wooden motel and restaurant, clean-water system and other administrative buildings etc. But, because of the past more than two decades of war and natural disaster, these infrastructures have almost completely been damaged. Nowadays, the island settled by seven families, who earn their living by small fishing and maintaining coconut plantation.

Phnom Sar Sear
How to go: 14 km (30mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Museums of All Kinds and Subjects, Location: Kep Village, Kep Commune, Kep District.

Phnom Sar Sear Resort
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Description: Is the natural and cultural resort locating at the Southeast in 14-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kam Pot. When the King, Sa Kor Reach and his troop arrive at the seaside area, he gets off the horseback and move furtively along the mountain side (at that time the mountain was an island) for fleeing. So that, We call the mountain “Sar Sear” means “move furtively”. Phnom Sar Sear consists of three-small mountains having approximate 1.5-square kilometer landarea. The mountain with approximate 40-meter height.

Tourists can enjoy themselves in the mountain caves such as the cave of Phnom Ach Pro Chiev and especially the cave of Phnom Dam Rey Sar where we found a great architecture of Viel Sre 100 inside. On the mountaintop of Sar Sear there is an artistic and color full Stupa built in 1964 by the princess, Rasmey Sou Phoan. The Stupa is the worshipping place where we believe in the three sacred objects of Buddhist and the cremated ash of Buddhist also kept. From the mountain foot to the top, there are meandering stairs, pagodas with monks, and many cottages for nuns and laymen. Phnom Sar Sear has beautiful natural scenery for all seasons. On the mountaintop, we can view the scene of rice fields, forest, local villages, island, vast sea etc. The mountain is also the worshipping place for people who go there for praying and wishing for happiness and other fortunes in Buddhism.

Salt Manufacturing
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Description: Is well known in Cambodia and found in the seaside province of Kampot. The product assured for local consumption and exportation.

Veal Lumher
How to go: 0.5 km (3mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Koh Puor (Puor Island), Location: Kep Village, Kep Commune, Kep District.

Wat Samot Reangsey
How to go: 2 km (20mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Historical Sites & Buildings, Location: Kep Village, Kep Commune, Kep District.

Zoo
How to go: 2.5 km (11mn) From Provincial Town.
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Description: Botanical and Zooligic +D93AL Gardens, Location: Thmei Village,Prey Thom Commune, Kep District.

- National Parks
Kirirom National Park
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Description: Kirirom is a natural resort located at a height of 700 metres on a mountainside in Phnom Srouch District, Kampong Speu Province, 117km from Phnom Penh. This beautiful resort is set amidst pine trees and orchid flowers with a waterfall nearby.

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Event and Festival DATE FESTIVALS
23 Feb 2005
Meak Bochea

14-16 Apr 2005
Khmer New Year
In ancient countries of Chompou Tvip (the central continent of the seven continents surrounding Mount Meru) the elder people adopted the Khmer New Year's date in Khè Mikasè (January), i.e. the early year. According to the lunar calendar, they formerly chose three seasons including Heman Radov or winter, Kimha Radov ir hot season and Vasan Radov or rainy season.

Since Chol Sakarach (Lesser Era) they have formally adopted the solar calendar and held the Khmer New Year Festival in Khè Chèt (fifth month) that is a free time from their farming. Four main seasons in the solar calendar contain winter, spring, summer and autumn.

The Khmer people have adopted the fifth solar month, known as Khè Chèt, to celebrate their New Year festival. Usually, according to the solar calendar, the Khmer New Year falls on the 13th of April although sometimes it falls on the 14th of April.

The auspicious occasion of the Khmer New Year is detailed in the astrological almanac and extends over three days. The first day is known as Maha Sangkran or "Great Almanac Day", the second day is called Veara Vanabath or "Worshipping Day", and the third day is known as Veara Leung Sak or "Rank and Promotion Day". Of the three days Veara Leung Sak is considered the most auspicious.

The history of the Khmer New Year is closely connected to the seven signs of the zodiac for the week. The legend of the New Year is detailed in the Almanac which says: In ancient, happier times, a young man by the name of Thoamabal, the son of a tycoon, had an extensive knowledge of three Vedas (ancient books on Hinduism) by the age of seven. Thoamabal's father built a temple under the spread of a large Chrey tree (a fig tree) on the banks of a river that was home to many species of birds. He had an innate ability that enabled him to understand the languages of birds. He had an innate ability that enabled him to understand the languages of birds.

Thoamabal's attributes allowed him to become a layman in charge of religious ceremonies for all classes of people. Upon hearing this news another religious leader Kabel Maha Prohm, decided to challenge Thoamabal with tree riddles. He vowed that if Thaomabal could successfully answer the riddles he, Kabel Maha Prohm, would be beheaded; however if Thoamabal could not answer the riddles correctly then it would be Thoamabal who would be beheaded. Thoamabal insisted on having seven days to answer the puzzling enigma until Kabel Maha Prohm agreed.

For six days Thoamabal could not solve the problems and knew that he faced the prospect of being killed by Kabel Maha Prohm the next morning. He therefore decided ton hide himself and let his life fade away by natural causes. He hid himself beneath a pair of sugar palm trees in which a pair of eagles were nesting, that night Thoamabal overheard the eagles talking.

The female asked, "What will we eat tomorrow morning?" The male eagle replied, "We will eat the flesh of Thoamalobal because tomorrow he is going to be beheaded by Kabie Maha Prohm due to his inability to solve the riddles". The female then asked, "What are the riddles?" The male answered, "The first riddle is, where is luck to be found in the mornine?" Of course the answer is that luck is on the face because people always take water to wash their faces.

The second riddle asked, where is luck located at noon? It is on the chest because people always take water to wash their chests. Finally, the third question asked, where is luck located in the evening? The answer is that luck is on the feet because people always wash their feet in the evening. Thoamabal overheard all of the conversation and so happily returned to his temple. In the morning Kabel Maha Prohm came to ask Thoamabal if he could answer the three riddles.

Thoamabal successfully answered each of the riddles. Kabel Maha Prohm realixing he had failed, called his seven daughters, who were maids of Branma, to learn of his fate.Kabal Maha Prohm said, "Your father is foing to be beheaded in front of Thoamabal. If my head is set on the earth , if will set fire to Earth, if my head is thrown into the air, the rain will evaporate, if my head is thrown into the sea, the sea will dry up. Therefore I ask you, my seven daughters to get a holy metal tray on which to set your father's head". Having said this, he beheaded himself and his head was passed to Neang Toungsa, the eldest of his daughters. She placed her father's head on the holy tray and then proceeded to walk around Mount Meru for one hour, respectfully keeping the tray on her right hand. She then took the tray to the temporary sanctuary of Phnom Kailas. At Phnom Kailas, Preah Visakam created a hall where seven holy glasses (Pheakabatei Saphea) were set. The glasses were for use by angels during ceremonies. Each year the seven angels took turns to invoke the head of Kabel Maha Prohm to and complete a holy procession around Mount Meru. Following the holy procession the angels returned to their heaven.

The Seven Angels of the Almanac: If the annual procession talls on a Sunday then the day will be known as Toungsa. The other days are, Monday is Kooreak, Tuesday is called Reaksa, Wednesday is named Monday, Tuesday will be Kereney, Friday is known as Kemera and Saturday is Mahaotra.

During the Khmer New Year Festival, youths gather to play popular traditional games such as Chaol Chhoung (throwing a ball) and Bas Angkunh (throwing brown seeds). The youths are normally divided into female and male teams to play these games.

In some parts of Cambodia, e.g. Siem Reap and Battambang, they play a game known as the "Trot Dance". Trot performers dance and ask for alms from house to house in their village. A man will ride on a long curved stick with a deer's head on one side and with a cluster of grass on the other side like the deer's tail. Two men pretend to be hunters and are armed with a crossbow. When they receive alms they will donate it for the benefit of the local pagoda.

In villages along the Mekong Riverinthe province of Kandal women gather to rowboats in front of the pagodas. This action is believed to appease the crocodiles. This custom originated long ago when many crocodiles lived in the river. In some villages, people trample on effigies to appease the ghosts that live in the trees near the pagodas and ask for happiness in the coming year.

The Khmer people will gather together and visit pagodas and temples on the occasion of the Khmer New year. Each year many residents from other provinces visit Angkor Wat to worship to the powerful gods and trace their ancestors' heritage.

22 May 2005
Visaka Bochea (Birthday of Buddha)

26 May 2005
Royal Ploughing Ceremony

02-04 Oct 2005
Pchum Ben

15-17 Nov 2005
Water Festival, Moon Festival