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French
In the area around the old train station and along the tracks just south of there, you can explore a treasure trove of crumbling, French-era repair sheds, warehouses and rolling stock, evocative of times long gone. Check out the wagons constructors plates: some read 1930 Köln (Colo
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Chau Say Tevoda
Just east of Angkor Thom’s Victory Gate is Chau Say Tevoda. It was probably built during the second quarter of the 12th century, under the reign of Suryavarman II, and dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu. It has been renovated by the Chinese to bring it up to the condition of its twin te
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Sra Srang
Just east of Banteay Kdei is a basin of earlier construction, Sra Srang, measuring 800m by 400m, reserved for the king and his wives. A tiny island in the middle once bore a wooden temple, of which only the stone base remains. This is a beautiful body of water from which to take in
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War Museum
The unique selling point here is that the museum encourages visitors to handle the old weapons, from an AK-47 right through to a rocket launcher. We are not sure what health and safety think about it, but it makes for a good photo op. Other war junk includes Soviet-era T-54 tanks a
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Tatai Waterfall
Tatai Waterfall is a thundering set of rapids during the wet season, plunging over a 4m rock shelf. Water levels drop in the dry season, but you can swim year-round in the surrounding refreshing pools. The water is fairly pure as it comes down from the high Cardamoms, where there a
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Ta Som
Ta Som, which stands to the east of Preah Neak Poan, is one of the late-12th-century Buddhist temples of prolific builder Jayavarman VII. The most impressive feature at Ta Som is the huge tree completely overwhelming the eastern gopura , providing one of the most popular photo oppo
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Battle of Lanka
The northern half of the west gallery shows scenes from the Ramayana . In the Battle of Lanka, Rama (on the shoulders of Hanuman), along with his army of monkeys, battles 10-headed, 20-armed Ravana, captor of Rama’s beautiful wife Sita. Ravana rides a chariot drawn by monsters and
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Wat Somrong Knong
The gorgeous 18th-century pagoda here was used as a prison during the Khmer Rouge era and the area behind the wat used as a killing field where its thought around 10,000 people were executed. A memorial has been erected at the site.Wat Somrong Knong is 6km north from Battambang, on
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Vishnu Conquers the Demons
The northern section of the east gallery shows a furious and desperate encounter between Vishnu, riding on a garuda, and innumerable devils. Needless to say, he slays all comers. This gallery was most likely completed in the 16th century, and the later carving is notably inferior t
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Wat Roka Kandal
About 2km south of Kratie on the road to Chhlong is this beautiful little temple dating from the 19th century, one of the oldest in the region. To see the beautifully restored interior, ask around for someone with the key. Even if you cant get in, the shaded grounds, adjacent to so
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Prasat Damrei
Prasat Damrei (Elephant Temple) lays at the eastern end of a 3km-long baray (reservoir) and is the first temple on the Preah Khan access road. On the summit of this small pyramid temple, two of the original exquisitely carved elephants can still be seen; two others are at Phnom Pen
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Monkeys
On most days in the late afternoon, three troupes of tame monkeys gather on 2 Thnou St (behind and on the chain-link fence enclosing the grounds of the Independence Hotel), hoping to score peanuts and bananas from passing humans. Locals often stop by with their kids, generating a g
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4km Beach
Past the Koh Tuch Beach headland (near Treehouse Bungalows) is 4km Beach, where you can walk at least another hour along the sand and encounter little more than hermit crabs. A clutch of small bungalow resorts are moving in but its still very peaceful. Further on, 4km Beach runs in
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Wat Leu
Spectacular views of almost the entire city and gorgeous sunset panoramas await at Wat Leu, situated on a peaceful, forested hilltop 1.5km northwest of the city centre. From the city centre, a moto ride due north up the hill costs 6000r, but drivers will likely want US$2. Remorks h
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Bayon Information Centre
This exhibition introduces the visitor to the history of the Khmer empire and the restoration projects around Angkor through a series of short films and displays. Set in the beautiful Japanese team for Safeguarding Angkor (JSA) compound, it’s considerably cheaper than the Angkor Na
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Ramayana Mural
The Silver Pagoda complex is enclosed by walls plastered with an extensive mural depicting the classic Indian epic of the Ramayana (known as the Reamker in Cambodia). The story begins just south of the east gate and includes vivid images of the battle of Lanka. The mural was create
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Bokor Palace
Opened in 1925, this once grand hotel was a chief playground for hobnobbing French officials. As you wander through the building, youll need your imagination to envisage the lavish interiors that adorned the opulent ballroom and guestrooms as today the hotel is a vast, empty shell
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lakefront promenade
The lakefront promenade along the northern edge of town is a popular late-afternoon hang-out for local youth and a favourite backdrop for wedding photos. At its western end, a cement pier thats seen better days attracts young couples in the mood to commune with lily pads and frogs
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Preah Pithu
Preah Pithu, located across Northern Ave from Tep Pranam, is a group of 12th-century Hindu and Buddhist temples enclosed by a wall. It includes some beautifully decorated terraces and guardian animals in the form of elephants and lions. It sees few tourists so is a good place to ex
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Ta Moks Lake
Swampy Ta Mok’s Lake was created on Brother Number Five’s orders, but the water killed all the trees; their skeletons are a fitting monument to the devastation he and his movement left behind. In the middle of the lake, due east from Ta Moks House, is a small brick structure – an o
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