Siem Reap Trip Overview
The trip will bring us to the ancient time which we can gain more knowledge behind the history of this sacred mountain – Phnom Kulen National Park which was an ancient capital city of the Khmer empire. At the same time, when we arrive at this place, with the natural atmosphere, the cool breeze blows, the sounds of birds cry and waterfall, and the lush forests make us feel refreshed and relaxed. So, we can enjoy the trip of the natural capturing, waterfall refreshing, Buddha praying, 1000 Linga (phallic symbol) carved along river bed since the 9th century, and so on.
Additional Info
* Duration: 7 to 8 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
The trip will bring us to the ancient time which we can gain more knowledge behind the history of this sacred mountain – Phnom Kulen National Park which was an ancient capital city of the Khmer empire. At the same time, when we arrive at this place, with the natural atmosphere, the cool breeze blows, the sounds of birds cry and waterfall, and the lush forests make us feel refreshed and relaxed. So, we can enjoy the trip of the natural capturing, waterfall refreshing, Buddha praying, 1000 Linga (phallic symbol) carved along river bed since the 9th century, and so on.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Phnom Kulen National Park, Cambodia
Leaving from Siem Reap city around 07:30 AM, drive around 52km to visit Phnom Kulen or Kulen Mountain (in 802, King Jayavarman II, he declared himself as Chakravartin (Universal monarch), in a ritual taken from the Indian-Hindu tradition on Phnom Kulen), firstly visit Thousands of Linga (phallic symbol) carved along river bed since 9th century, continue to visit Buddhism pagoda and also visit a large reclining Buddha statue (8 meters length carved into a sandstone back in 16th century, and behind of a large Buddha). There is a platform where you can stand taking a photo of a beautiful scenic view over Kulen Mountain. The last of an attractive spot is a Waterfall, it splits into two spots. The first waterfall is 4 to 5 meters heights and 20 to 25 diameters in dry and raining seasons. The second waterfall is 15 to 20 meters heights and 10 to 15 diameters in dry and raining seasons, you can relax over there and refresh with crystal clear water. After finishing the tour, go down the hill, on the way back to town, shortly visit Sugar palm village and learn the method of how sugar palm making and see their handicraft souvenir made by the villagers. Drop you off at your hotel or any other place you prefer.
Duration: 8 hours
