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Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu by the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. Angkor Wat temple was added to UNESCO world heritage list on Dec 14, 1992.
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Angkor Wat (originally called Yasodharapura)
6.7km from the town (17mins), Angkor, Siem Reap
Early 12th century
Starting by K.SuryavarmanII completed by K.JayavarmanVII
Hinduism and Buddhism
Bike, Motor Rickshaw, Car
Viewing Sunrise
Teuk Chhu Resort
Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu by the Khmer Empire, it was gradually transformed into a Buddhist temple towards the end of the 12th century. Angkor Wat temple was added to UNESCO world heritage list on Dec 14, 1992.
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Year of building
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Phnom K'Chnor
Angkor Wat (originally called Yasodharapura)
6.7km from the town (17mins), Angkor, Siem Reap
Early 12th century
Starting by K.SuryavarmanII completed by K.JayavarmanVII
Hinduism and Buddhism
Bike, Motor Rickshaw, Car
Viewing Sunrise
When you go sightseeing in Kampot, a must visit spot is Phnom K'Chnor. Phnom K'Chnor is a cave that contains a shrine dating from pre-Angkorian dynasty and other ruins.
There is no entrance fee for visiting the Phnom K'Chnor, Kampot. It is advisable that you do not visit the Phnom K'Chnor, Kampot during monsoon because the road is quite treacherous at this time.
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Durian Plantation
Angkor Wat (originally called Yasodharapura)
6.7km from the town (17mins), Angkor, Siem Reap
Early 12th century
Starting by K.SuryavarmanII completed by K.JayavarmanVII
Hinduism and Buddhism
Bike, Motor Rickshaw, Car
Viewing Sunrise
The reason you might have been offered so much of the spiky, strong-smelling fruit known as durian while enjoying the Teuk Chheu rapids is because of the proximity of the plantations, which line either side of the road en route. Kampot durian is famous throughout Cambodia for its flavor and sweetness. It is deemed superior to Thai durian by Khmer connoisseurs (Prime Minister Hun Sen among them) and the price reflects this it can cost twice as much as its imported counterpart. Many foreigners do not enjoy the strong taste and smell of this strange fruit, with its creamy yellow flesh encased in brown spiked skin, but those who do will find the cheapest (and tastiest) durian in the Kingdom in Kampot.
Temple
Location
Year of building
During the reign
Religion
Transportation
Recommendation
Angkor Wat (originally called Yasodharapura)
6.7km from the town (17mins), Angkor, Siem Reap
Early 12th century
Starting by K.SuryavarmanII completed by K.JayavarmanVII
Hinduism and Buddhism
Bike, Motor Rickshaw, Car
Viewing Sunrise
Teuk Chhou Wildlife Park
Several kilometers away from Kompot’s Teuk Chhou waterfall, there is a wildlife education park operated by a nonprofit organization. In fact, it is originally privately run, but because of detecting the problem of poor condition of taking care of animals, Footprints nonprofit organization takes over. The Park is medium level but has a large space, and the animals locate at different locations, so it allows visitors to drive in to visit. The park has many types of animals such as various monkeys, wild boar, ostrich, elephant, lion, tiger, cheetah, etc.
Temple
Location
Year of building
During the reign
Religion
Transportation
Recommendation
Angkor Wat (originally called Yasodharapura)
6.7km from the town (17mins), Angkor, Siem Reap
Early 12th century
Starting by K.SuryavarmanII completed by K.JayavarmanVII
Hinduism and Buddhism
Bike, Motor Rickshaw, Car
Viewing Sunrise
Teuk Chhou Wildlife Park
Bokor Hill is located 42 km from the provincial town. It was erected by French colonists in 1922 during the reign of King Sisowath. Bokor was a resort location for affluent French colonists who needed a change of atmosphere.
The Bokor Hill is 1,075 meters high, and promises good weather and magnificent views. Big trees casting shadows over the water and rocks shaped as animal figures hold particular interest for tourists. The mountain overlooks Kampot Town, Kep Beach, Preah Sihanouk Province and blue sea water.
7 km away from the mountain, sits a swimming spot at Popork Vil Waterfall. Tourists can swim and bathe here for pleasure.
Temple
Location
Year of building
During the reign
Religion
Transportation
Recommendation
Angkor Wat (originally called Yasodharapura)
6.7km from the town (17mins), Angkor, Siem Reap
Early 12th century
Starting by K.SuryavarmanII completed by K.JayavarmanVII
Hinduism and Buddhism
Bike, Motor Rickshaw, Car
Viewing Sunrise
Kampot Art Gallery
Offering an artistic respite from the heat, Kampot Art Gallery exhibits work by Cambodian artists from around the country. Entry is free and exhibits change monthly, so it’s worth swinging by to support the Kampot art scene. The upstairs gallery is a more traditional white-walled, silent gallery, exhibiting surprisingly pricy works, while the middle floor is the “aquarium” with an installation exhibit of fish swimming in the sea. Downstairs, there are high quality art supplies, including brushes and oil paints, for sale, as well as an assortment of souvenirs by Kampot artists.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 12 to 5:30 p.m.
Street 701, Kampot
T: +855 (0)96 347 4397
