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PREAH VIHEAR The Sacred Site of Preah Vihear Temple; a World Heritage
This sacred site is situated spectacularly atop Poy Tadi, a 525-metre (1720 ft) cliff in the Dangrek Mountains located in Choam Khsant District in the Province of Preah Vihear in northern Cambodia; 140 km from Angkor Wat; approximately 320 km from Phnom Penh. The temple gives its name to Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province.
This sacred site is situated spectacularly atop Poy Tadi, a 525-metre (1720 ft) cliff in the Dangrek Mountains located in Choam Khsant District in the Province of Preah Vihear in northern Cambodia; 140 km from Angkor Wat; approximately 320 km from Phnom Penh. The temple gives its name to Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province.
As a key edifice of the empire’s spiritual life, it was supported and modified by successive kings and so bears elements of several architectural styles. Quite oftenly visited by clouds, the temple has the most spectacular setting of all the temples built during the six-century-long Khmer Empire. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and is built with a clear view of the plains from where it stands.
Dedicated to Shiva, this temple is unusual among Khmer temples in being constructed along a long north-south axis rather than having the conventional rectangular plan with orientation toward the east. However, it is believed to have been built to serve the same purpose as a stylised representation of Mount Meru, the home of the gods.
Preah Vihear is truly an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture; very ‘pure’ both in plan and in the detail of its decoration. The temple has four levels and four courtyards which comprise of five Gopuras (entrance pavilions). The third level was the Palace Building.
From its location on top of the cliff the scenic view below stretches many kilometers across the plain. This awesome temple is only 140 km from Angkor Wat and 418 km from Phnom Penh. Preah Vihear is definitely worth the while making a trip.
Through the energetic efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia under the wise, brilliant leadership of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Preah Vihear Temple was listed and declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO on 8 July, 2008.
Steung Ksach Resort
Dedicated to Shiva, this temple is unusual among Khmer temples in being constructed along a long north-south axis rather than having the conventional rectangular plan with orientation toward the east. However, it is believed to have been built to serve the same purpose as a stylised representation of Mount Meru, the home of the gods.
Preah Vihear is truly an outstanding masterpiece of Khmer architecture; very ‘pure’ both in plan and in the detail of its decoration. The temple has four levels and four courtyards which comprise of five Gopuras (entrance pavilions). The third level was the Palace Building.
From its location on top of the cliff the scenic view below stretches many kilometers across the plain. This awesome temple is only 140 km from Angkor Wat and 418 km from Phnom Penh. Preah Vihear is definitely worth the while making a trip.
Through the energetic efforts of the Royal Government of Cambodia under the wise, brilliant leadership of Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Preah Vihear Temple was listed and declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO on 8 July, 2008.
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 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.
- 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.
Koh Ker Temple
Koh Ker was once an ancient capital of Cambodia, located in Srayong Cheung village, Srayong commune, Kulen district, about 49 kilometers west of the provincial town. The Koh Ker complex is on the Chhork Koki highland. It was built by King Jayavaraman IV (AD 928-942). Koh Ker temple is 35 meters high, and its design resembles a seven-stepped stupa. The temple faces west toward Angkor city. It was built to worship Treypuvanesvara, the god of happiness.
So far, 96 temples have been found in Koh Ker: Dav, Rumlum Bey, Beung Veng, Trapiang Prey, Dey Chhnang, Srok Srolao, Lingam, Kuk Srakum, Trapiang Ta, Sophy, Krahom, Andoung, Ang Khna, Teuk Krahom, Damrei Sar, Krarab, Banteay Pichoan, Kuk, Kmao, Thneung, Thorn Balang, Rohal, Chamneh, Sampich, Trapiang Svay, Neang Kmao, Pram, Bat, Khnar Chen, Klum, Chrab, Dangtung, Prang, Kampiang.... These temples were not constructed near each other. Today, many of them are no longer standing, and some are buried in the ground.
In front of the temple is a statue of Preah Ko (sacred cow). This is the main reason why younger Cambodians called this temple 'Preah Ko'.
At the eastern site of Preah Ko statue is a 10-square meter space for Viey Khel, a traditional folk game played annually before the Khmer New Year over a period of four days and three nights. Viey Khel is also played by the ethnic Kuoy minority in their annual festivals in some provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Stung Treng, Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear province.
The Preah Ko temple site is located in Thala commune, Thala Borivath district, about two kilometers from the provincial town.
Phnom Tbeng Meanchey
Phnom Tbeng Meanchey is a sacred land of natures, located in the mountains in Tbaeng Mean Chey district, Preah Vihear province, Cambodia and far about ~36km away from Neak Pean Circle, around 400 metres, or 1,380 steps, up. It covers an area of about 25,000 hectares and includes four districts: Sangkum Thmey, Kulen, Rovieng and Preah Vihear, they are in the categories of the Waterfall, Mountain, Natural adventure tourism site.
The attractions at Phnom Tbeng are Swimming, Viewing sunset, Camping, Visiting pagoda, Having picnic and more.
So far, 96 temples have been found in Koh Ker: Dav, Rumlum Bey, Beung Veng, Trapiang Prey, Dey Chhnang, Srok Srolao, Lingam, Kuk Srakum, Trapiang Ta, Sophy, Krahom, Andoung, Ang Khna, Teuk Krahom, Damrei Sar, Krarab, Banteay Pichoan, Kuk, Kmao, Thneung, Thorn Balang, Rohal, Chamneh, Sampich, Trapiang Svay, Neang Kmao, Pram, Bat, Khnar Chen, Klum, Chrab, Dangtung, Prang, Kampiang.... These temples were not constructed near each other. Today, many of them are no longer standing, and some are buried in the ground.
Preah Ko Temple
Located in Thala Borivath commune, Preah Ko temple can be accessed by the confluence of the Se Kong and Mekong rivers. Preah Ko temple is an important historical site in Stung Treng province; it was built in the 6th-7th Centuries, during the reign of King Jayavarman I, in dedication to Brahmanism religion.
Preah Ko temple was built using only a few distinct materials, mostly red brick and sandstone. Today, what remains of this temple is the main tower and several temple ruins surrounding the main tower.In front of the temple is a statue of Preah Ko (sacred cow). This is the main reason why younger Cambodians called this temple 'Preah Ko'.
At the eastern site of Preah Ko statue is a 10-square meter space for Viey Khel, a traditional folk game played annually before the Khmer New Year over a period of four days and three nights. Viey Khel is also played by the ethnic Kuoy minority in their annual festivals in some provinces in the Kingdom of Cambodia, such as Stung Treng, Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear province.
The Preah Ko temple site is located in Thala commune, Thala Borivath district, about two kilometers from the provincial town.
Phnom Tbeng Meanchey
Phnom Tbeng Meanchey is a sacred land of natures, located in the mountains in Tbaeng Mean Chey district, Preah Vihear province, Cambodia and far about ~36km away from Neak Pean Circle, around 400 metres, or 1,380 steps, up. It covers an area of about 25,000 hectares and includes four districts: Sangkum Thmey, Kulen, Rovieng and Preah Vihear, they are in the categories of the Waterfall, Mountain, Natural adventure tourism site.
The attractions at Phnom Tbeng are Swimming, Viewing sunset, Camping, Visiting pagoda, Having picnic and more.
Preah Vihear Temple
Preah Vihear from above
Tbeng Meanchey city
Koh Ke Temple
Preah Ko Temple
Tbeng Waterfall
