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A Day Tours To Preah Vihear - Koh Ker Temples With Tour Guide From Siem Reap

Siem Reap, Cambodiaby Day Trip Cambodia

  • 9 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Explore ancient Hindu temple built during the period of the Khmer Empire, that is situated atop a 525-meter cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in the Preah Vihear province and in 928 Koh Ker instead of Angkor became the capital of the Khmer empire, during the reign of King Jayavarman IV and his son. The landmark of Koh Ker is the perfect step pyramid belonging to the vast complex of King Jayavarman's state temple Prasat Thom. Departure from Siem Reap and end in Siem Reap.

What's included

  • Gasoline, Tool, Parking
  • Private guide and friendly driver
  • Cold bottle of water
  • Passenger insurance inclued
  • Tickets, Temples pass, picked up truck
  • Travel insurance

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Preah Vihear Temple

    2 hours

    Explore ancient Hindu temple, Preah Vihear was built during the period of the Khmer Empire, which is situated atop a 525-meter cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains, in the Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. We will pick up from hotels in Siem Reap town to Preah Vihear situated at the border with Thailand to spend about 2.00hours to reach the tickets booth needing to get a ticket then go on pick up truck to a peak of the mountain spend about two hours here.

  2. 2

    Koh Ker Temple

    3 hours

    We drive from Preah Vihear temple about 75.00 minutes to Ruins of a 10th-century complex featuring several Hindu temples, including a 7-tiered pyramid. For two decades, in the second quarter of the tenth century, Koh Ker instead of Angkor was the capital of the Khmer empire. Almost all monuments in the huge temple town - the second largest in Cambodia, second only to Angkor - originate from this short period. Koh Ker becomes capital of the Khmer empire Soon after his coronation Jayavarman IV. in 928 decided not to reside in Angkor but to return to his stronghold Koh Ker, where he carried on with his building program. This way Koh Ker (Chok Gargyar) replaced Angkor (Yashodharapura) as Khmer capital officially. Inscriptional evidence for Koh Ker being the capital was found also outside Koh Ker, namely in Siem Reap, Battambang, Kampong Cham, and even in Takeo province in the south. At least ten thousand inhabitants lived in the new capital.

Meeting and pickup

We'll pick up all passengers from the hotels in Siem Reap.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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