Krong Siem Reap Trip Overview
Visit Phnom Kulen Mountain, admire incredible sceneries, enjoy fresh air and pleasant atmosphere, discover century-old religious carvings, admire the reclining Buddha and visit many beautiful waterfalls
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* Duration: 7 to 8 hours
* Starts: Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Krong Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Visit Phnom Kulen Mountain, admire incredible sceneries, enjoy fresh air and pleasant atmosphere, discover century-old religious carvings, admire the reclining Buddha and visit many beautiful waterfalls
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Stop At: Phnom Kulen Waterfall, Siem Reap Cambodia
After breakfast at hotel. Today we drive out of town to visit to Kulen Mountain or Phnom Kulen is declared as a National Park. It is an isolated mountain massif located in Svay Leu District and some 48km from Siem Reap. Its highest point is 487 meters. This is widely regarded as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. During the constructional period of the ancient temples in the Nineth century, sand stones were brought from this sacred mountain to Angkor. It was here at Phnom Kulen that King Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java in 802 A.D. After explore the surrounding nature, pay a respect to visit the reclining Budha statue.
The site is known for its carvings representing fertility and its waters hold special significance to the people of Cambodia. Just a few inches under the surface of the water, over 1000 carvings of Yoni and Linga are etched into the sandstone riverbed. The waters are regarded as holy, given the sacred carvings which also include a stone representation of the Hindu god Vishnu lying on his serpent Ananta, with his wife Lakshmi at his feet. A lotus flower protrudes from Vishnu’s navel bearing the god Brahma. The river then ends with a beautiful waterfall. Phnom Kulen is regarded highly by Cambodian people as a sacred location and has developed into a great tour destination. See a remote village on the way back and return to Siem Reap.
Duration: 7 hours
