REMOTE CAMBODIA
Local kids with our photgraphers at Banteay Chhmar
Cambodia has a rich heritage and a wealth of historic sites in the Siem Reap Angkor area . Magnificent as they are; the large numbers of visitors can detract from the atmosphere of many of the the most popular ancient sights.
Many remote temple sights are spectacular. The Jungle Temple of Beng Mealea; the ancient cities of Koh Ker, Sambor Pre Kuk. Banteay Chhmar and the vast remote Preah Khan of Kompong Svay; are comparable in scale and grandeur to those at Angkor.
Going out into the less visited areas can gain an insight into rural life. Overnights in village lodgings and home stays are a good way to get to know the locals.
Our tours give ample opportunities to sample this local experience.
Peace Of Angkor Have been at the cutting edge of remote tourism since 2004 when we ran our first tours to Beng Mealea and Preah Vihear. We have continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible; way beyond most tour companies. Our unrivaled Remote and photographic experience means; anyone who has any interest in photographing remote Cambodia will have an incredible experience that no other tour company can match!
Many remote temple sights are spectacular. The Jungle Temple of Beng Mealea; the ancient cities of Koh Ker, Sambor Pre Kuk. Banteay Chhmar and the vast remote Preah Khan of Kompong Svay; are comparable in scale and grandeur to those at Angkor.
Going out into the less visited areas can gain an insight into rural life. Overnights in village lodgings and home stays are a good way to get to know the locals.
Our tours give ample opportunities to sample this local experience.
Peace Of Angkor Have been at the cutting edge of remote tourism since 2004 when we ran our first tours to Beng Mealea and Preah Vihear. We have continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible; way beyond most tour companies. Our unrivaled Remote and photographic experience means; anyone who has any interest in photographing remote Cambodia will have an incredible experience that no other tour company can match!
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Beng Mealea
Beng Mealea jungle temple
Beng Mealea: is a spectacular jungle temple around 60 Kms drive to the north east of Siem Reap. It is one of the "new "highlights of Cambodia; having only been cleared of mines at the end of 2003.
Built by Jayarvaman VII; in the style of Angkor Wat; its scale is huge; being well over one square Kilometre within its moat. Approached by a four causeways; Beng Mealea appears to be a huge pile of rubble partially hidden in the trees. Once you get closer the high walls, the ancient Khmer Architecture reveals itself. Cloaked in vegetation and with few concessions to tourism; this temple looks like it would have done when the early French explorers found it.
Built by Jayarvaman VII; in the style of Angkor Wat; its scale is huge; being well over one square Kilometre within its moat. Approached by a four causeways; Beng Mealea appears to be a huge pile of rubble partially hidden in the trees. Once you get closer the high walls, the ancient Khmer Architecture reveals itself. Cloaked in vegetation and with few concessions to tourism; this temple looks like it would have done when the early French explorers found it.
Koh Ker
Koh Ker
Koh Ker was the Capital of the Khmer Empire for a very brief period from the year 928 to 944 AD. In this short time; some very spectacular buildings and immense sculptures were constructed. Left to the the jungle for nearly a millennium and mostly un-restored; this great archaeological site has been rarely visited until very recently.
The ancient Khmer city is in a distant jungle location with up to a hundred ruined temples including a huge stepped pyramid; the largest in the region. More ancient temples are being found in the jungle; so there is a true sense of discovery here.
Note: an updated and revised page with more images will be added soon; the page on the old site is still here - Koh Ker
The ancient Khmer city is in a distant jungle location with up to a hundred ruined temples including a huge stepped pyramid; the largest in the region. More ancient temples are being found in the jungle; so there is a true sense of discovery here.
Note: an updated and revised page with more images will be added soon; the page on the old site is still here - Koh Ker
Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear and Khmer Flag
One of the most spectacular sights in Cambodia, Prasat Preah Vihear is set in a stunning location at the top of a 550metre (1500ft) cliff right on the Thai Border. te visitor is rewarded with fabulous views from the impressive ruins which stretch for 800 metres up the mountain. The sanctuary is perched on the edge of the cliffs with amazing views over the seemingly endless Cambodian jungle to the south. The temple is not yet restored but has some very spectacular carvings and lintels which are almost as splendid as those at Banteay Srey.
Preah Vihear achieved notoriety as it was the the stage for the final surrender of the Khmer Rouge in 1998. It is still subject to controversy due to a dispute with Thailand over land adjoining the temple.
Note: an updated and revised page with more images will be added soon; the page on the old site is still here - Preah Vihear
Preah Vihear achieved notoriety as it was the the stage for the final surrender of the Khmer Rouge in 1998. It is still subject to controversy due to a dispute with Thailand over land adjoining the temple.
Note: an updated and revised page with more images will be added soon; the page on the old site is still here - Preah Vihear
Sambor Pre Kuk
Octagonal Tower Sambor Pre Kuk
The 7th Century Termple City Of Sambor Pre Kuk is among the Oldest Angkorian Sights. The 7th Century Temple city is among the oldest pre-dating Angkor Wat By 700 years. the Brick temples have remarkably well preserved reliefs including the flying palaces. There are some replica sculptures and an amazing tower totally covered in tree roots.
Sambor Prei Kuk was the Site of an ancient Chenla city and known as Ishanapura. From the 7th Century It was occupied until AD 944 under the reign of Rajenarvaman I.
It is Situated 30kms from Kompong Thom; half way from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. It is a long day excursion or good excuse to break the journey or stay overnight on Kompong Thom on the way to or from Phnom Penh.
Sambor Prei Kuk was the Site of an ancient Chenla city and known as Ishanapura. From the 7th Century It was occupied until AD 944 under the reign of Rajenarvaman I.
It is Situated 30kms from Kompong Thom; half way from Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. It is a long day excursion or good excuse to break the journey or stay overnight on Kompong Thom on the way to or from Phnom Penh.
Preah Khan Kompong Svay
Preah Khan Panorama
Situated to 120kms to the East of Siem Reap; Preah Khan Kompong Svay ;is also known by its local name Prasat Bakan. It has some similarity to the Preah Khan in Angkor; however it is considerably bigger and remote.
Contained within concentric earth dykes 5kms on each side. The complex is of gigantic proportions; covering an area 4 times that of Angkor Wat. It has a 3 km long Baray, or reservoir, as part of the site and a large number of towers or Prasats within the area. Due to its difficult location within impenetrable jungle with poor road access; the temples of Preah Khan were isolated and hard to reach. They were badly looted, during the dark years of the Khmer rouge and subsequent Civil War.
Access to Preah Khan has improved in recent years so it is no longer the challenging route it used to be. However on my last visit in December 2018 it was still an amazing place to visit.
Contained within concentric earth dykes 5kms on each side. The complex is of gigantic proportions; covering an area 4 times that of Angkor Wat. It has a 3 km long Baray, or reservoir, as part of the site and a large number of towers or Prasats within the area. Due to its difficult location within impenetrable jungle with poor road access; the temples of Preah Khan were isolated and hard to reach. They were badly looted, during the dark years of the Khmer rouge and subsequent Civil War.
Access to Preah Khan has improved in recent years so it is no longer the challenging route it used to be. However on my last visit in December 2018 it was still an amazing place to visit.
Banteay Chhmar
Banteay Chhmar is a 12th century Temple built;t by Jayavaraman VII It exhibits all the hallmatks of the Bayon style with multi faced towers and remarkable bas relifs. It is Surrounded by a wide moat comparable in scale and size to that of Angkor The remote temple site of Banteay Chhmar is one of the greatest unseen wonders of northern Cambodia. Its scale is huge; having originally covered an area 2x that of Angkor Wat.
Little remains of its original walls; but the central sanctuary within the moat, has some remaining Bayon style faced towers and impressive bas relifs on the inner sanctuary walls. It’s a wonderful place to visit in the Rainy Season to see the overgrown nature of this vast site.
The Banteet Chmar Community Based Tourism Centre near the entrance has lots of information and can arrange homestays and tour guides.
Little remains of its original walls; but the central sanctuary within the moat, has some remaining Bayon style faced towers and impressive bas relifs on the inner sanctuary walls. It’s a wonderful place to visit in the Rainy Season to see the overgrown nature of this vast site.
The Banteet Chmar Community Based Tourism Centre near the entrance has lots of information and can arrange homestays and tour guides.
Pearng Kunmou
Pearng Kunmou Vishnu Carving
This remote site is one of the most unique and unusual places in Northern Cambodia. Set to the east of Kulen mountain range it is a set of ancient rock carvings on massive rocks and boulders. The area around is scattered with huse house sized rocks.
Unkown by ourselves untill 2008 and rarely visited or even hewrd of; Pearng Kunmou is at the end of a rocky track only aceassible by 4WD or motor bikes. It has extensive views and a small wooden pagoda shrine. There are handful of people who live here, in huts or shelters under the rocks.
We often go here as part of our remote 4 WD adventure tours.
Unkown by ourselves untill 2008 and rarely visited or even hewrd of; Pearng Kunmou is at the end of a rocky track only aceassible by 4WD or motor bikes. It has extensive views and a small wooden pagoda shrine. There are handful of people who live here, in huts or shelters under the rocks.
We often go here as part of our remote 4 WD adventure tours.
Peace of Angkor Remote Cambodia Tours
Peace Of Angkor Have been at the cutting edge of remote tourism since 2004 when we ran our first tours to Beng Mealea, villages on the Tonle Sap lake and Preah Vihear. We have continually pushed the boundaries of what is possible; way beyond most tour companies. Our unrivaled Remote and photographic experience means; anyone who has any interest in photographing remote Cambodia will have an incredible experience that no other tour company can match!
Peace of Angkor Tours is western owned and operating photo and adventure tours in Cambodia since 2003.
Our Comprehensive Peace Of Angkor Tours website gives general information, full tour details and reservation by credit card,
Head Office: Peace Of Angkor Tours # 435 Street 20 Wat Bo, Siem Reap, Cambodia
+855 (0)63 760 475 (office) +855 (0)77 230 642 (SMS) mobile +855 (0)12 448 170 mobile, Email [email protected]
Our Comprehensive Peace Of Angkor Tours website gives general information, full tour details and reservation by credit card,
Head Office: Peace Of Angkor Tours # 435 Street 20 Wat Bo, Siem Reap, Cambodia
+855 (0)63 760 475 (office) +855 (0)77 230 642 (SMS) mobile +855 (0)12 448 170 mobile, Email [email protected]
