• The Sambor Prei Kuk Conservation and Development Community has 600 members in 7 villages. It was set up by the World Food Programme in 1998.
  • Located on the Eastern bank of the Tonle Sap lake, close to the Steung Saen River, the central part of Sambor Prei Kuk is divided into three main groups.
  • Excavation of the solitary temple of Sambor Prei Kuk site A team of Cambodian experts from the Department of Archeology and Conservation of the Sambor Prei...
  • Prasat sambor was build by the Chelna king Isanavarman 1 in the year (616 – 637) . This North group temple is one of the oldest temple in sambor prei kuk .
  • Sambor Prei Kuk consists of a fortified wall enclosing 150 Hindu buildings. ... Sambor Prei Kuk was the capital of the Chenla Empire (600 to 800).
  • Table of Contents. Sambor Prei Kuk Basic Information.
    • Private Sambor Prei Kuk Temple Tour ($143)
    • Preah Khan Kampong Svay and Sambor Prei Kuk tour from Siem Reap ($49)
  • With its intricately carved stone temples and peaceful surroundings, Sambor Prei Kuk is a must-visit destination for history and nature enthusiasts alike.
  • A site older than Angkor lost in tranquil forests, Sambor Prei Kuk is even more mysterious (and to some, lovely) than the more famous temples to the west.
  • You can unclench your butt: cars are allowed to drive pretty far into Sambor Prei Kuk so you won’t have to walk that 1km later.
  • It does have the same jungle setting with trees growing in and on top of buildings, but due to the smaller crowds (if any) Sambor Prei Kuk is a more intimate...
  • We highly recommend a visit to Sambor Prei Kuk and highly recommend the services of Sok Deung while you are there.
  • Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex in bucolic Kompong Thom province was added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list in 2017.
  • Exploring the temples. The ticket office for Sambor Prei Kuk is located near the entry to the site with a day pass (7.30 am to 5.30 pm) costing USD 10.