Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Tourist Attractions

1. Bateay Meay Chey
Phnom Bak and Phnom Chen Chung Resort
Is the natural and cultural resort locating at Se Rey Soa 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.

La Ang Phnom Touch Resort
Is the natural and cultural resort locating at Mun Kul Bo Rey District, along the National Road No 5 in 28 kilometer distance from the provincial town or332 kilometer distance from Phnom Penh. Visitor who visit the resort are usually interested in:
-Natural wells suitable for hiking
-Natural views with mountain and forest can release daily stress of tourists.

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

Tra Peang Thmor Resort
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 provincial town. The resort locates at Phnom Srok District in 56 kilometer distance from the provincial town or 416 kilometer distance from Phnom Penh.

Ban Teay Chhmar Temple
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 in 59 kilometer distance from Phnom Penh. 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.

2.Battambang
Barseat Temple
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 a pond having 20 meter length 12 meter width and 10 meter depth. The pond is never dried, though in the dry season. In rainy season, the water level is higher than usual.

Wat Ek Temple
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 from the provincial town.

Ba Nan Temple
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 was built finally built by the king, Jarvarman VII (1181-1219). The temple is located on the top of approximate 400 meter heighten mountain at Koh Tey 2 commune, Ba Nan District in 15 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 well, namely: Bit Meas and Chhung or Chhung Achey.

Prasat Snung
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 provincial 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.

Phnom Sam Puoy Resort
Is the natural resort located along the National Road No 57 (the former National Road No10) at Sam Puoy commune (the high land having more than 100 meter height) in 12 kilometer distance from the provincial town of Battambang. 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 site 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 Rum Say Sork.

Boeng Kam Pinh Puoy Resort
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.

Sek Sak Resort
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. As long as visiting 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 Treng commune, Rotanak Mondul District in 50 kilometer distance from the provincial town of Battambang along the National Road No 57, the former National Road No 10.

3.Kampong Cham
Nor Kor Bachey Temple

Is the historical site located at 2.2 kilometer distance from the Kampong Cham provincial town along the National Road No 7 (Phnom Penh-Kampong Cham) in 12 kilometer distance and turn left more 200 Meters. The temple can be accessible by all types of vehicles. Nor Kor Ba Chey temple has wide location; it is 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 building in 11th century.

Preah Theat Teuk Chha Resort
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 Varman I. In the Preah Theat Teuk Chha resort, there are 551 small temples characterizing Buddhism and Brahmanism. At 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 is only one door-frame remains to proof the fact.

Phnom Pros, Phnom Srey Resort
Located at Kro La Commune, Kampong Siem District in 7-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Kampong Cham or 114 kilometer of Phnom Penh has official name called ‘ Wat Sovan Kiri Rotanak Phnom Pros ’; in 1000 meters to the North, there is another mountain, which has pointed peak called ‘ Phnom Srey ’. North of Phnom Srey, there are ranks of mountain such as mountains of Dang Rek, Ba Ley and Chhuk. The mountain of Phnom Pros has dull peak and has approximate 30 meter height. It can be reached by road until the top. At the top, there are a high-five peak temple adapted the model of Banteay Srey temple and two pagoda closed to each other. Under the temple, there is a big statue having 15-meter height built by the first dead of pagoda, named Keo So. At the top of Pros Mountain we view the beautiful scene of Kampong Cham province.

The mountain of Phnom Srey has pointed peak and can be climbed up by 308 stair steps. At the top, there is a ruined temple, which has no monks, bit only nuns who stay there for maintaining and collecting contribution to rebuild the temple.

Wat Preah Theat Thmor Da Temple
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 has 38 kilometer 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. The area of the pagoda has 190 meters length and 160 meters width consisting of the Preah Theat temple and a big pond with clear water called ‘ Tonle Sor Nguor ’ the pond has 950 meters length and 180 meters width.

At the right hand side of the entrance, there is a temple called ‘ Preah Chol Nipean temple’ before, there was a statue of Buddhist who achieved nirvana, but now it disappear because of thief stealing.

Phnom Han Chey Resort (Chey Kiri Mountain)
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 kilometers by water and 20 kilometer 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. The mountain of Han Chey has beautiful scenery and also has many visitors; the international tourists go there as group by boat. Along the Mekong River, there are a beautiful bank and island of Pen, which have been needed by the provincial visitors who visit there during the Khmer New Year festival.

4. Kampot Province:
Teuk Chhu Resort:
Is the natural resort locating at Snom Prompi 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, Grape fruit, Custard apple, coconut etc.

Preak Ampil Resort
Is the beach rich in white sand, mangrove and coconut trees, and locates at Koh Touch Commune, 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.

Bokor Resort
Locates at 42Km 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 mountain 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.

Kampong Trach Resort
Is the rocky mountain having caves and natural wells where arranged and worshipped by the tradition of Cambodia, China and Vietnam. The resort locates in 38Km distance, East of Kampot town by the National Road No 16. There is a natural well having 30m 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 along cave that we can go through to the La Ang Viel Sre 100 and La Ang Thmar Dos.

5.Sihanouk Ville:
In Sihanouk Ville there are six main tourist sites consisting four beaches, one island and one natural and cultural resort.

Ou Chheu Teal Beach
Locate at Sangkat No 3, SihanoukVille. The beach has the most beautiful characteristics – large beautiful sand beach, shallow water and quite sea. We found the beach has specific either geographical aspect or the arrangement. Most of tourists who visit hears are foreign tourists.

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

Pram Pi Choan Beach
Has short length, marrow space and big wave. Most of tourists who visit hear are local
tourists. The beach is averagely crowded ranking after Sokha beach.

Deum Chrey Beach or Muk Sala Krang Beach:
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 Poos Resport:
Is the quite island having white sand locating at one- Km distance from the beach. This island has not been developed yet. Most tourists who visit the island, usually as group, need to bring along their food.

Phnom Leu Resort :
Is the natural and cultural resort consisting of mountain and a pagoda built on the mountaintop, tourists can view the beautiful scenary, especially the beauty of Sihanouk Ville beach.

Clean –Water Source of Kbal Chhay
Locates at Khan Prey Nup in Seven –Km distance from the Sihanouk ville Town , then turning left more nine – km 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 because a hidden place for Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was changed to the developing zone.

Kbal Chhay Resort:
Locates at Mun Dul Sey Ma District in 25Km 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 Toul Ko Ki: Locates at Smach Mean Chey District.
- Beach of Cham Sne: Locates at Smach Mean Chey District.


6.Koh Kong Province

There are six main resorts in Koh Kong province, but only one has tourist activities.

Cham Yeam Resort
Locates at Mondul Sey Ma District, at the Cambodia – Thailand border in eight - km 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, which there are five star hotel, guesthouse, 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 to visit.The border checkpoint of Cham Yeam opended from 8.00 to 17:00 hrs and from 22:00 to 22:30.

Koh Mool Resort (Koh Kong)
Is the biggest island in Cambodia, which has 22-Km length, Seven – Km width and 350-mater height in comparing with the sea level, and locates in the sea, at Koh Kong District in 24-Km distance from the provincial town of Koh Kong. On the island of Koh Mool, there are many hills, 10 spots of waterfall having Six- mater to 25 meter height and six beautiful beaches having 3000- 5000- mater 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.

Khun Chhang Khun Phen Resort:
Is the historical resort located in front of the provincial town in one –km distance, and 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).


7.Kratie Province
Phnom Sambok Resort
Is the natural and historical resort, locates at Thmor Kre Commune, Kratie District in 11 – Km 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, adull 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 of Sam Bok very rich in gold. The local people there called the place at the mountain.

The 100-Column Pagoda:
Located at Sam Bor District in 36-Km distance, North of the province 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 temple facing to directions:
1- Vihear Lao faces to the West
2- Vihear Sar Sar-100 faces to the North
3- Vihear Kork Keut faces to the East
4- Vihear Kork faces to the south (this Buddhist temple has only base and mark remain).

Kampy Resort:
Is the great natural resort where is home to Dolphins. When we travel along the National Road No. 7 to the North about 15Km from the provincial town, we will arrive at abridge 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 site for motorcycles 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.

8.Kampong Chhnang Province:
Phnom Roap Bat Resort:
Is the cultural and natural resort locating at An Dong Chrey village, An Dong Snay commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in 12 Km distance form the provincial town or 103Km distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No. 5. The local people in the province are usually interested in:
- There are small mountains, 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 Resort:
Is the natural resort locating at San Touch village, Sre Thmey Commune, Ro Lea Pha Ear District in there Kilometer distance from the provincial town or 94-Km distance from Phnom Penh. The local people are usually interested in:
- There are many big rock 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 Krang Romeas Resort:
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 – Km distance from the provincial town of Kampong Chhnang or 13-Km distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5.

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

Phnom Ta Reach
Is the natural and historical site related to the Pol Pot time (1977 – 1979). The site is located at Phnom Touch village, Pong Ro Commune, Rolea Pha Ear District in 10 Km distance from the provincial town or 101- Km distance from Phnom Penh by the National Road No 5, then turning left by the Road via the new airport. Phnom Ta Seach, the place where Pol Pot mobilize 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. Those area can attrach tourists to visit during the festival days. In addition, there are many other temples and historical site in Kampong Chhnang which have not been developed such as:

-Pra Sat Ponarey
Located at Ei Lech village, Chra Nuk Commune, Kampong Leng District in 13- Km distance from the provincial town.

-Pra Sat Pros or Saklor:
Located at Kang Kep Village, Chra Nuk Commune, Kampong Leng District in
19 –Km distance from the provincial town.

-Pra Sat Srey
Located at Chra Leang village, Da commune, Kampong Leng District in 17- Km distance from the provincial.

-Pra Sat Thmar Pdey or Slotey
Located at Chra Leang village, Da Commune, Kampong Leng District in 15-Km distance from the provincial town.

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

9.Uddar Mean Chey Province
The Cultural site of Khmer Rouge (Tamuk House)
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 District in 100-kilometer distance from the provincial town by Road No 68.

Border Check Point Of Ou Smach
Located at the Border of Cmabodia-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, fiver-star hotel and restaurants. The site has been organized as the entertainment spot in international standard. Most tourists who go there are Thai tourists.

Waterfall of Cham Pey
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 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 are of Tonle Sar
-The are of Ang Ou Ang Krang
-The are of Pra Sat Seung
-The are of Ang Tropeang Baray
-The are of Pra Sat Pursat
-The are of Cham Kar Kuy
-The are of Beung Snour
-The are of Tum Nup Thmey
-The are of Tuol Kruos (Killing field and prison of Khmer Rouge)

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


Neang Khmao Temple:
Located at Ro Vieng Commune, Sam Roung District in 52 kilometer distance from Phnom Penh and 26 kilometers from the provincial 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 temple have also been damaged.

Phnom Ba Yan Resort
Located at Por Thi Rong village, Preah Bat Choan Chum Commune, Kiri Vong District, Takeo province in 121distance from Phnom Penh. The resort can be accessible by the National Road No 2 in three-hour and 15 minutes drive via the district of Ba Ti, Sam Rong Daun Keo and Trang.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.

Phnom Da Resort
Phnom Da is the oldest historical site in Cambodia. It is the former ancient capital of Nor Kor Kouk Thlork located at Kouk Thlouk 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 has 24 kilometer distance 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. At the mountain’s valley, there are five man-made statues expressing the style of Phnom Da, and five caves which one of them was used as the cremation place during the period 1975-79. 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 ’.
Phnom Ta Mao Zoo

Located at Tro Pang SapVillage, Tro Pang Sap Commune, Ba Ti District, Takeo province. Phnom Tamao can be accessible by the National Road No 2 in 40 kilometer distance from Phnom Penh. Phnom Tamao is a varied site consisting of temples, mountain, nature and a big zoo in Cambodia.

It has 2500 hectar landarea called forest-protected area; in this area, the Department of Forestry has taken 1200-hectar landarea for planning trees and 70-hectar landarea 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 (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 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 and red-solid brick. Now most of the temple is damaged.

Tonle Bati & Ta Phrom
Tonle Bati is a popular lake and picnic area that has bamboo shacks built out over the water that people can rent out for eating and whiling away the day. It’s generally a weekend get-away spot, which means it’s nice and quiet during the week. Locals swim there, but the water does not look real inviting. There are all kinds of food and drink stands that sell everything you need for a picnic along the lake. Note that there are tours that follow you when you arrive on weekends and try to get you to go to their own place. It’s best to pass right by them and find a spot on your own. Check prices beforehand on everything –they are famous for handing you an outrageously high bill when you depart.

11.Kampong Thom
Ku Hak Nor Kor Temple
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 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 has 45 meter length, 35 meter width surrounded by three meter height fence made of late-rite stone and share into three parts:
-First Part: Has eight meter height
-Second Part: Has 12 meter height
-Third Part: Has 15 meter height

Pra Sat Sam Bor Prey Kuk
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 Sam 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. There are 140 temple have been found in the forest and other two temples have not yet been found.

Phnom Son Tuk Resort
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 3000 meter distance by a trail or 2570 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 the initiator in building the pagoda. Along either sides of the stair stretching up the mountain of Son Tuk, tourists usually encounter four interesting places such as:
-At 230 step of the stair, there are an access to the rock valley and a well.
-At 455 step of the stair, there is a resting hall with Buddhist statue at the left.
At 620 step of the stair, there are big rocks and big trees projecting cool shadow
-At 694 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.

Prey Pros Resort
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 riding fishing and swimming at other side. The resort of Prey Pros has beautiful view with blowing cool wind from the river, which enchants tourists to visit and enjoy themselves there. 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 meters land area (30 Meters x 4,000 Meters).

Wat Pra Sat
Located at Pra Sat village Pra Sat commune, Son Tuk District in 135 kilometer distance from Phnom Penh or 31 kilometer distance from the provincial town, then turning right more 200 meters. The site 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 inside the temple and there are many big trees projecting there cool shadow for tourists who visit there especially during the festival days.

Wat Kampong Thom
Is the religious site (Ancient Temple ), called Wat En Try Sa Mak Vo Rak or Wat Khet Kampong Thom which has 205 kilometer area and 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. There are Buddhist statues such as Sorayak Chea Rup Put Pak Vo Tey and all kinds of Buddhist statues which have tree at the middle. The fence painted in varied decorated, especially 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
Located at Kampong Chen village, Kampong Chen Tbong commune, Stung District in 217 kilometer from Phnom Penh or 51 kilometer 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 An Det
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 in 1,750 meter distance from the 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. The pagoda has a beautiful large space, high-big trees of Kor Ki and fresh air.


12. Pailin
Phnom Yat Resort
Is the cultural and historical site having 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 passer by who have very strong abstract believe. It also has most precious stone among other sites in Pailin City.

Phnom Keuy Resort
Is the natural resort having beautiful scenery of natural forest and river, and locates at Sangkat Steung Kach, Khan Saha Krau in 20 kilometer distance from the provincial town.

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

Kbal Autavao Resort
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 the Pailin Town.

13. Pursat
Bak Tra Resort


Is the natural resort locates at 16 kilometer distances from the provincial town of Pursat by Road No 56 to Kra Vanh District. The resort consists of:
-Small mountain having 50 meter length
-Forest rich in Thlong trees
-Big rocks through out the forest
-Canal and natural well containing water permanently.

Neak Ta Khleang Moeang
Is the main historical site in Cambodia and located at Snam Preah Commune, Ba Khan 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 who 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.

Phnom Baykhlor Resort
Is the natural and cultural resort. It locates at Thnaut Chum village, Thnaut Chum commune, Ko Kor District in 20 kilometer distance from the provincial town of Pursat by the National Road No 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 sculptures.

Kam Pong Luong Resort
Is the natural resort locating at the bank of Tonle Sap where rich in 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.

Kam Pheng
Locates at Pro Ngil village, Pro Ngil commune, Kra Vanh District in 20 kilometer distance from the provincial town.

Phnom Dak Preah
Locates at Ro Leap village, Ro Leap commune, Pursat District in 10 kilometer distance from the provincial town.

Koh Sam Pov Meas
Has two square hectar area. It locates at the middle of Koh Pursat, in front of the provincial hall.

Preah Theat

Located at Sre Sdok village, Sre Sdok commune, Kan Deang District in 20 kilomete distance from the provincial town.

14. Kandal
Phnom Edtharoes:
Located at the Communes of Psardek and Phnom Bat in Ponhea Leu District. The mountain of Edtharoes has three names called Phnom Udong or Phnom Preah Reachtrop or Phnom Edtharoes, which can be accessed by National Road No 5 “Phnom Penh – Battambang” is from Phnom Penh to the turning road at Kilomet 37 and turn left about 3.50 Km by red soil Road.

The total distance from Phnom Penh to the mountain is 40.50 km. If we go from Ta Khmao to the mountain, the distance is 51.50 km

The mountain of Edtharoes lasts from the North to the South in a lenth of 1,500 Meters and its width of 700 meters.

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 centuries (1620-1866) during the reign of king Chey Chetha II. This region has 18 ancient stupas.

Phnom Thon Mond:
Is located at Prek Koy Commune, Sa Ang District in the distance of 23.50 km from Ta Khmao or in the diatance of 34.50 km 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 “ 2okm from Ta Khmao by the new National Road No 21” and turn right about 3.50 km.

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 with the Territory Authorities adn the Monastery Commitee, 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.

Phnom Prasith:
Located at the communes to 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 No 5 (Phnom Penh – Battambang) Until they reach the Kilometer 38 closed to Udong market, turn left about 16 km by the National Road No 26 until they reach the turning road, turn left as long as they reach the Prasith Mountain.

Phnom Prasith 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. the mountain ast the East has stories related religious history with a big Buddhist staue achieved Nirvana and stories related to the history Khmer's King.

Sa Ang Mountain:
Located at Sa Ang commune in distance of 23km from Ta Khmao or 34 km from Phnom Penh and can be accessible by the New National Road No 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 No 21 at Chhouk Leap Pagoda, Roka Kpos commune in 12km distance; from Chhouk Leak Pagoda to the market of Sa Ang District in 5km 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 which can be viewed the beautiful scenery of the surrounding.

Tum Pek Pagoda:
Located at Krang Yau Commune, Sa ang District, Kandal province. Kandal provide has 8000 hectar landarea and 12700 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 having connection from village to village.

In Krang Yau pagoda, there are three pagodas, namely: An Det, Kong Nea Ream and Tum Pek pagoda.

Among 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.

Angkor Chey Pagoda:
Is located at Ban Tey Dek commune, Kean Svay District in total distance of 29 km from Phnom Penh or 32 from Ta Khmao by the National Road No.1. 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, there is an artificial site located on the black hill characterized as resident of Neak Mean Bon or King.

Kean Svay Krau Pagoda
Located at Phum Thum commune, Kean Svay District in total distance of 19 kilometer from Phnom Penh or 20 kilometer from Ta Khmao.
The resort has the natural beauty decorated by small and big trees, crop and fruit trees giving cool shadow with green scenery.
Long ago it was not a resort; it occured 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.

15. Mondulkiri
Boo Sra Waterfall:
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 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.
-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 can not be reached because it locates in the thick forest, lacks of transporting mean and is dangerous due to having fierce-wild animals.

Sen Monorum Waterfall
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 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 8-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 of resting and enjoying.
-Third stage: Locates at one- kilometer distance from the second stage. The waterfall has 1.5-meter height only.

Rum Near Waterfall
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 and eight-meter diameter only. At the waterfall, there are many big trees projecting the cool shadow to the area.

Chrey Thom Waterfall:
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 the plantation of Sro Lou and there is a big and brandy tree of Chrey.

Riverside:
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.


16.Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear Temple

Locates at Svay Chrum Village, Kan Tout Commune, Choam Ksan District, on the mountain rank of Dang Rek. 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-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Preah Vihear by road No 211 to the Choam Ksan District.

Bac Kam Pagoda
Locates 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 Temple
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 consists of 38 small temples in varied styles. The distance from each other temple is 2-5 kilometers. Koh Ker temples 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 having seven decks and 35-meter height.

Ba Kan Temple
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 30-kilometers. Ba Kan is the cultural site.

Steung Ksach Resort
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:
+ 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 temple in Chey Sen District
+09 temples in Tbeng Mean Chey District

17.Phnom Penh
Royal Palace
The Royal Palace was built in 1866 under the reign of King Norodom and located along the Sothearos Boulevard.

Inside the Royal Palace, there are:
- Tevia Vinichhay Temple: The place where the King is one throne.
- Khemarin Temple: The place where the King and Queen live.
- Somran Phirum Temple: The place where keeping the throne objects and
Accessories.
- Chan Chhnya: 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 levels of officials.
- Wat Preah Keo Morakot: Had been built since 1892 to 1902 imitated the
Cambodia architect, and was removed and reconstructed in 1962.
We called Wat Uborsoth Rotannaream where as the King of Cambodia hold in of Kings and officers held other ceremonies abide with Buddhism. But in this Wat didn’t have monks. Only his majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk there, at the time being a priest for a term (in the year of pig AD2490 correspondence the 31th July 1947).

Wat Phnom
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 are a big stupa behind the temple used for keeping the cremated ash of the King, Ponhea Yat, and the stupa for keeping cremated ash of the Royal families and remaining Buddhist statues of Angkorean era in the big stupa behind. Most local people and international visitors like to visit Wat Phnom.

National Museum
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.

Choeng Ek Genocidal Center
The killing fields' of Choeung Ek is the site of the deaths of thousands of victims of the Khmer Rouge. It is now a group of mass graves and a memorial stupa.

Toul Sleng Museum
In the former time, this museum was the Secondary School of Toul Sleng. In 1975 this school became the tourturing place for thousands of Cambodian people (this place was named “S21” during the Pol Pot regime) who were seriously tortured until died in different ways.

Independent Monument
The monument was inaugurated in 1958 to celebrate the independence of Cambodia from foreign rule. It now also serves as a monument to Cambodia's war dead. Trespassing onto the monument is illegal. The best view is from across the street.

Silver Pagoda
Located within the Royal Palace compound, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its floor, which is made up of 5,000 silver tiles. On display inside are hundreds of Royal gifts received by the Royal family over the years. Among the treasures are a solid gold Buddha encrusted with, 9584 diamonds and weighing 90 kilos and a small 17th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. The compound also houses Wat Phnom Mondap, containing Buddha's footprint. The walls surrounding the compound - the oldest part Siliver Pagoda of the palace - are covered with frescos depicting episodes from the Khmer version of the Ramayana, the Reamker.

18. Ratanakiri
Beung Yeak Loam Resort
Is the natural lake, which locates at 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 stretch of the forest surrounding center where for guiding and giving information to tourists, and also for displaying souvenirs and handicrafts made by ethnic minorities. Tourists like going to Yeak Loam for swimming and hiking along the forest surrounding the lake; they usually packaging 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.

Ka Chanh Waterfall
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 scenery in attracting tourist to visit and view the waterfall. In order to going down to the stream’s bottom, we go by a wooden stair having 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 elephant’s back for their enjoyable riding.

Ka Tieng Waterfall
Locates 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 ‘Ka Tieng’ because we follow the ethnic minority of Kreung at Ka Tieng village. Ka Tieng waterfall has approximate 10-meter height, and flow 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.

Cha Ong Waterfall
Locates at the middle of forest in Cha Ong Village, Ou Chum District in approximate 2-kilometer distance from the Ban Lung town by the National Road No 19 (Ban Lung-Steung Treng), then turning right by the trail about six-kilometers. The source of this waterfall is from the mountain named ‘Ey Sey Pak Ta Mak’ 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. For viewing 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 mountain top.

Phnom Ey Sey Pak Ta Mak Resort
Locates at 2-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, where rich in cool and fresh air of dry season and also can be view the long scene of the nearby, especially the whole of Ban Lung town. These make tourists don’t want to leave it.

Rum Blan Terrace
Is the long-plain and rocky terrace surrounded with forest full of big trees, and locates at Ou Chum Commune, Ou Chum District, Ratanakiri 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 kilometer more. Visitors who visit the rocky terrace are usually packaging their food along for having picnic here.

19. Kep City
Koh Ton Say
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 '. Koh Ton Say has two-square kilometer landarea.Before, prisoners were sent here for correcting and defending the island.

Phnom Sar Sear Resort
Is the natural and cultural resort locating at the Southeast in 14 kilometer distance from the provincial of Kampot.

Phnom Sar Sear consists of three-small mountains having approximate 1.5 square kilometer landarea. Tourist can enjoy themself 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. And we can view the scense of rice fields, forest, local villages, island, vast sea ect. The mountain is also the worshipping place for people who go there for praying and wishing for happiness and other fortunes in Buddhism.

20. Prey Veng
Ba Ray An Det Resort
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.

Ba Phnom Resort
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 mountain close 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 remain some evident 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 planed to develop as a big tourist attraction at the eastern part of Mekong River because this area can be attracting most visitors during the Cambodian festivals and holidays.

21. Steung Treng
Ou Pong Moan Resort

Is the natural and man-made resort which locates at Pong Moan villages, Ou Pong Moan commune, Steung Treng District in nine-kilometer distance from the provincial town. The resort locates at the turning point to the provinces of Ratanakiri, Kratie and Steung Treng. At Ou Pong Moan resort, tourists 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 flowes all seasons. The water suitable for swimming.
- At the riverside, there are small Kho Chos for leisure and resting.
-Is the electricity dam which can provide 10KWH. This enable the development of tourist activities at the area.

Thala Bariwatt Resort
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 which hall the Preah Ko temple built in 7-8 century,made of red bredk during the feign of the king, Jawavarman I.
In front of the temple, there is a statue of Preah Ko (sacred cow) available in Cambodia Newt to the Preah Ko statue, there is a space having 10-squar meter area for playing the gyme 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 Thala Bariwatt, there are many other ruined temple like Prasat Pram Buon Lveng, Prasat Srey as well.

Koh Ksach Resort
Locates along the river of Se Kong in five-kilometer distance from the provincial town.
Koh Ksach is the natural resort which can bea called on during the dry season especially during the Khmer New Year. This area has beautiful Sandy riverside having0.5-kilometer width and two-kilometer length.

Hang Kho Ba Pagoda
Is the cultural and historical site,located at Hang Kho Ba Village, Hang Kho Commue, Steung Treng District in six-kilometer distance from the provicial town by the road to the airport, then turning left across the river of Se Kong.
The pagoda of Hang Kho Ba has over 300 years of age. The local people speak Lao majorly. Steung Treng has been recognized in two special characteristicts:
-The province rich in sweet tamarind fruit.
-The province rich in Pa Si Y fish-Pava fish

22. Siem Reap
Group Of Angkor Touch Temple
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 Sal De Gol 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 12th century during the reign of the King Sorayak Varman II (1113-1152) dedicated to Preah Vi Snouk who them was named Preah Bo Me Vi Snouk Lok right after he died, Bak Keng temple which has 45-metet height and 109 peaks located on the top of 65-meter height mountain of Be Kheng where tourists usually climb up to get fresh air and take picture to sun set in the afternoon, Prum Kril temple, Bay Kho Ek temple or temple, Bak Sey Cham Krong temple and many other small temples.

Group Of Angkor Thom Temple
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 temple 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 Preah Pi Thu having three temples, Viheah 17 Lveng, and terrace of Sdach Kum Lung with five statue of Preah Thom each has five-meter height consisting of Preah En Tep, Preah Ang Ngut, Preah Pro Liem and Preah Sang Tuk.

Small Circle
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.
Big Circle

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

Ban Tay Sam Re Temple
Located at Preah Dak Commune, Bon Tey Srey District by Sal De Gol Road via Angkor Wat in 16-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap.

Bok Mountain
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 Sal De Gol Road.

Ba Korng Temple
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.

Bon Tay Srey Temple
Located at Ban Tey Srey Village, Bon Tey Srey Commune, Bon Tey Srey District in 32-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by Sal De Gol Road, then turning left by Road A66.

Ku Len Moutain
Locates at District 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 Sal De Gol Road, small circle, big circle, Preah Dak, Road A66. At the mountain of Ku Len, tourists can visit such as follows:
-Chup Preah: There is a big Buddhist statue and many other small statues made during 16th century.
-Linga 1000: Locates on the mountain top along the river of Siem Reap and has a lot of figures of Yoni and Linga spreading out a the bottom of the river.
-Terrace of Sdach Kum Lung: Is the plain terrace having a small ruined temple made of solid brick at the middle; the study prove 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 secred and worshipped god for Ku Len Mountain. There are two big trees of Cham Pa at nearby. Beside 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 height and 20-meter to 25-meter diameter during the dry and rainy seasons respectfully.

Floating Village
This village named Chong Khnoas located on the surface of Tonle Sap Lake, at Chong Khnoas Village, Chong Khnoas Commune in 15-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap. The village of Chong Khnoas is the moving village, which can be mobile according to the water fo Tonle Sap Lake, up or down. In the village, we have seen varied views of fisherman groups, the interesting aspect for tourists.

23. Svay Rieng
Monument
Besides the statue of the cute farm couple mentioned earlier, the traffic circle in the east end of town has a statue of a soldier carrying a dead war victim. Svay Rieng is the first province that the Vietnamese and disaffected Khmer Rouge faction (the ruling party of today) rolled into on their way to Phnom Penh from Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). The province was among those heavily affected by the Vietnam War and its terrible spillover effects on Cambodia.


Prey Ba Sak
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 for worshiping during festival days or their travel. Prey Ba Sak is the place, which has the most complex forest among others in Svay Rieng province.

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