Siem Reap Trip Overview
Discover the rarely visited remains of the Sambor Prei Kuk complex and the ancient bridge at Spean Praptos.
Sambor Prei Kuk was once the second capital of the Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century), then known as Isanapura. The buildings are characteristic of the Pre-Angkorean period with a simple external plan. The principal material is brick, but sandstone is also used for certain structures. Architectural features include numerous prasats, octagonal towers, shiva lingams and yonis, ponds and reservoirs, and lion sculptures. Sambor Prei Kuk is located amidst mature sub-tropical forests with limited undergrowth.
Spean Praptos was once the longest corbeled stone-arch bridge in the world. The bridge was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few Khmer empire era bridges to have survived to the modern day.
Additional Info
* Duration: 12 hours
* Starts: Siem Reap, Cambodia
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Siem Reap, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Discover the rarely visited remains of the Sambor Prei Kuk complex and the ancient bridge at Spean Praptos.
Sambor Prei Kuk was once the second capital of the Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century), then known as Isanapura. The buildings are characteristic of the Pre-Angkorean period with a simple external plan. The principal material is brick, but sandstone is also used for certain structures. Architectural features include numerous prasats, octagonal towers, shiva lingams and yonis, ponds and reservoirs, and lion sculptures. Sambor Prei Kuk is located amidst mature sub-tropical forests with limited undergrowth.
Spean Praptos was once the longest corbeled stone-arch bridge in the world. The bridge was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few Khmer empire era bridges to have survived to the modern day.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Asia Voyage Tour, Siem Reap Cambodia
The tour starts at 5:00am. We pickup guests from their hotel. Guests can bring a packed breakfast to eat along the way or we can stop at a restaurant along the way. The same goes for lunch.
Stop At: Spean Praptos, Kampong Kdei Cambodia
An hours drive down route #6, on the way to Phnom Penh, brings us to Spean Praptos. Also known as Kampong Kdei Bridge, it was once the longest corbeled stone-arch bridge in the world, with more than twenty narrow arches spanning 285 ft (87m). The bridge was built in the 12th century during the reign of King Jayavarman VII. It is one of the few Khmer empire era bridges to have survived to the modern day.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sambor Prei Kuk, Road 219 Cambodia
Continuing the 167 km drive from Siem Reap to Kompong Thom province, we arrive at Sambor Prei Kuk (about another 2.5 hours later). The now ruined complex dates back to the Pre-Angkorian Chenla Kingdom (late 6th to 9th century). The temples were built as a central royal sanctuary the second capital of the Khmer Empire. They were built in the 7th Century by King Isanvarman I, then known as Isanapura.
Duration: 5 hours
Pass By: Asia voyage tour, 17254 Sala Kamreuk Rd, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia
Settle down for a long drive back to town, arriving at around 5pm.
