Discover Preah Vihear Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site of Cambodia. This temple lies on the hilltop of the Dangrek Mountains on the Cambodian and Thailand border. On this day tour from Siem Reap, you will take a close look at the stunning carvings of the temple as well as take in the magnificent views over the green surrounding areas. This tour will surely bring you the amazing memory in your Cambodia travel.
7am: Pick up at your hotel. Preah Vihear Temple is about 200 km north of Siem Reap on the Cambodian side of the Khmer/Thai border. It occupies probably the most magnificent site of any Khmer temple and contains some of the most stunning carvings. Preah Vihear dates back to the beginning of the 11th century. It dominates the plain from its prominent position in the Dangrek Mountains at an altitude of over 700m. It has recently been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status. Explore this historic temple and take in the sweeping views from the summit over Thailand and Cambodia. Enjoy lunch (own account) on site before driving back to Siem Reap.
Duration: 8 Hours (7am Morning Departure)
Impressive Ancient Hindu Temple of Preah Vihear
The most dramatically situated of all Angkorian monuments, Prasat Preah Vihear sprawls along a clifftop near the Thai border, with breathtaking views of lowland Cambodia 550m below. An important place of pilgrimage for millennia, the temple was built by a succession of seven Khmer monarchs, beginning with Yasovarman I (r 889–910) and ending with Suryavarman II (r 1112–52). Like other temple-mountains from this period, it was designed to represent Mt Meru and dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva. On July 7, 2008, Preah Vihear was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.One can find the signs of Shivalingam here and a statue of Lord Ganesha at the top shrine. It's an amazingly beautiful place evident of ancient Hindu culture and rich Indian cultural heritage. It's a must visit place in Cambodia. Most of the tourists go back from Angkor Wat but those who walk the extra mile to reach here get some beautiful memories with them.
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Guest Name: Miss. vanmey ma
Country: United States
City: boston
N.of Person: 2 pax
Travel date: 1998-05-19
Booked: Full-Day Kampot-Kep including Bokor National Park Day Tour
Tour Style: Day Trip Tours
Duration: Full Day