Why choose this Siem Reap tour ?
Private guide trip to Bengmelea, history of the temple is unknown and it can be dated only by its architectural style, identical to Angkor Wat, so scholars assumed, built reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Smaller in size than Angkor Wat, ranks among the Khmer empire’s larger temples: the gallery which forms the outer enclosure of the temple is 181 m by 152 m. It was the center of a town, surrounded by a moat 1025 m by 875 m large and 45 m wide. Afternoon explores to Kampong Khleang on the northern lake-edge about 55 km east of Siem Reap town, during the dry season are universally awestruck by the forest of stilted houses rising up to 10 meters in the air. In the wet season, the waters rise up to one or two meters of the buildings. Kompong Khleang is a permanent community within the flood plain of the Lake, with an economy based in fishing and is significantly larger with nearly 10 times the population of Kompong Pluk, making it the largest community on the Lake.
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What makes A day Trip Bengmelea Temple and Kampong Kleang Fishing Community a unique experience ?
Explore extensive ruins of an Angkor Wat–period sandstone temple enveloped by jungle vegetation.
The history of the temple is unknown and it can be dated only by its architectural style, identical to Angkor Wat, so scholars assumed it was built during the reign of King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century. Smaller in size than Angkor Wat, the king’s main monument, Beng Mealea nonetheless ranks among the Khmer empire’s larger temples: the gallery which forms the outer enclosure of the temple is 181 m by 152 m. It was the center of a town, surrounded by a moat 1025 m by 875 m large and 45 m wide.
After exploring Bengmelea, the tour guide take you visit the largest fishing community of Kampong Khleang. It is located on the northern lake-edge about 55 km east of Siem Reap town, more remote and less tourist than Kampong Pluk. Visitors to Kampong Khleang during the dry season are universally awestruck by the forest of stilted houses rising up to 10 meters in the air. In the wet season the waters rise up to one or two meters of the buildings. Like Kompong Pluk, Kompong Khleang is a permanent community within the flood plain of the Lake, with an economy based in fishing and surrounded by flooded forest. But Kompong Khleang is significantly larger with nearly 10 times the population of Kompong Pluk, making it the largest community on the Lake.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Trip – English Speaking Guide
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English Speaking Tour Guide : air-con vehicles for a day trip to Bengmelea temple and fishing village with English Speaking tour guide.
Pickup included - Day trip with English-Driver
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English-speaking Driver : trip with English-speaking driver from place to place, let’s you enjoy and free explorations at Bengmelea and fishing village
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A day Trip Bengmelea Temple and Kampong Kleang Fishing Community Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Passenger insurance inclued
- Cold bottles of water
- Private tour guide and friendly driver
- Gasoline, Tool, Parking
Not Included
- Hotels and Meals
- Tickets, Entrance fee, Temple pass
- Travel insurance
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Day Trip Cambodia.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Phnom_Penh.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 9 Travelers is accepted for booking.
