Kampong Cham Province is an eastern province of Cambodia. This province borders Kampong Chhnang in the west, Kampong Thom and Kratié in the north, Tbong Khmum in the east, Kandal and Prey Veng in the south.
The ancient architecture, quiet, romantic Mekong River, the city with empty cars … have made the charm for Kampong Cham (Cambodia). Buses are one of the best means to get to Kampong Cham. If you take a car from Phnom Penh, you will spend 3 hours, and from Siem Reap 5 hours, the longest from Battambang with at least 6 hours of travelling. During your Cambodia trip, Kampong Cham is one of the places you cannot miss when visiting this country.
Let’s explore in Kampong Cham what are the attractive places in the next part of the article below:
Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey
Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey
Situated in Kro La commune, Kampong Siem district is 7 km from Kampong Cham, 114 km from Phnom Penh, Phnom Pros and Phnom Srey are attached to the legendary thriller about the love of a couple. The names Phnom Srey and Phnom Pros are temples with ancient architecture and large statues, promising to bring you interesting experiences.
Wat Hanchey
Wat Hanchey
The site is located in Han Chey commune, Kampong Siem district of Kampong Cham province. Here are some temples and ancient temples built on high mountains with 295 steps up and down. Han Chey is located 20 km north of Kampong Cham, on the romantic Mekong River, with many historical and tourist attractions that visitors can visit and explore.
Old French Lighthouse
Old French Lighthouse
If you really love the romantic setting of the sunset from an attractive height, then this is really a destination for you. You may have chance to enjoy the spectacular view of the Mekong river from the crowning point. If you are afraid of height, do not try to climb too high.
Previously, this house has been abandoned for quite a long time. However, at present, the house has been renovated and revitalized.
Nokor Bachey Temple
Nokor Bachey Temple
Situated about 2.2 km northeast of Phnom Penh, the Nokor temple was rebuilt in 19th century Theravada architecture on the basis of a 11th-century Mahayana temple. Although both temples are Buddhist, they have their own characteristics. The temple is empty, there are only a few old monks and little tools to do the glass cleaning work in the temple … This is an ancient relic of important value to Kampong Cham.
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