PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE
Preah Vihear (292 Km from Phnom Penh)

Preah Vihear Temple

Is one of the most remote provinces in Cambodia. But, in the past it was an important place as a result one can be seen of the famous group of temples such as Koh Ker, Preah

Khan Kampong Svay & Preah Vihear. Koh Ker use to be palace of the Khmer Emperor by King Jayavarman IV whom built this city in year 921 AD. The temple still hidden in the heart of jungles.
Siem Reap – Home to Angkor Wat (314 km from Phnom Penh)

Siem Reap is the ancient historical city of the Khmer Empire of the 9th Century. Siem Reap is a small charming city with a river flowing through the center of town. While most tourists spend their time exploring the ancient
temple ruins, there are plenty of other diversions in the city. The Tonlè Sap Lake is located here and boat tours offer visitors a glimpse into the traditional Khmer way of life. Floating Villages, sunset cruises and tour of the bird sanctuary reserve of Prek Tuol. Visiting the local stone and wood-carving school or the nearby Silk Farm are also interested options.
 
ANGKOR WAT TEMPLE
Banteay Meanchey – Victory (359 km from Phnom Penh)

Banteay Meanchey is a newly province which had been formed by
combining a parts of Battambang and Siem Reap provinces. Sisophon is the name of its provincial capital city. The Poipet international gateway is located in this province. The 12th Century temple of Banteay Chhmar is found here as well.

Battambang – the Second City (291 km from Phnom Penh)

Battambang is located in a rich and fertile plain, which provides much of
the rice and other important crops for the country. The Sangkè River cuts through in the middle of the town, which is filled with interesting colonial architecture. The region has numerous Angkorian and pre-Angkorian sites.
Some of the most interesting are the Wat Ek Phnom(11th C.), Wat Basset Temple(7th C.), Phnom Banon, Phnom Sampeou & Phnom Krapeu including interesting cultural excursion.

Pailin – Rich Gem Town

This small town near the border with Thailand, with a gem, precious stones and timber resources, was long the economic crutch that kept the Khmer Rouge hobbling along. There is little of interest to the tourist here, unless you know a bit about gemstones.

Pursat – Marble Province (186 km from Phnom Penh)

Is located on the western central side of the Tonlè Sap Lake. Pursat is rich in forest with mountainous forest covering much of the region. It goes not have many ancient temples, but it has an interesting history of war between Khmer & Siamese that took place just before the French colonial era in Cambodia. The sites of historical interest such as the Tomb of the Cambodian hero known as Oknha Klang Meung, he led the war againt Siamese.
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