[2025 Prasat Sambour Attraction] Travel Guide for Sambor Prei Kuk (Updated Jul)

Visit time: November 2023 ✍️Full name: Temple Zone of Sambor Prei Kuk, Archaeological Site of Ancient Ishanapura 📌Location: Sambor Prei Kuk District, Kampong Thom Province, Cambodia ✈️Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. If you plan to buy a motorcycle in Vietnam, it is recommended to ride it to Cambodia, which will be more convenient (I didn't, and I regret it very much). For public transportation, you need to take a bus from Phnom Penh/Siem Reap to Kampong Thom, and then bargain with a tuk-tuk/motorcycle driver. The reference price for a round-trip motorcycle is KHR 50K (about CNY 88), and the driver waited for me for nearly three hours. 🎫Tickets: USD 10 / KHR 40K (about CNY 70), there is a ticket checkpoint, but it is not very strict. 🗺️Protection scope: It is divided into N Group (Sambor Temple), C Group (Dao Temple), S Group (Yipan Temple), and several other smaller temples (P2 map), scattered in the original jungle about 2 km long from north to south and about 800 m wide from east to west. Walking takes a long time, so it is recommended to reserve at least 2–3 hours for a better experience. If you don't have enough time, you can just visit N Group. 👀Highlights: The temple group is older than Angkor. Unlike Angkor, which was in the transition period from Hinduism to Buddhism, Sambor Prei Kuk is a pure Hindu temple group with a large number of Linga Yoni relics (P13-15). The architectural style is also quite different, and you can observe the evolution of architectural styles. Southeast Asia World Heritage Guide (7/31) Sambor Prei Kuk

We spent about half a day in Sambor Prei Kuk, with a great guide. She was very knowlable, and could tell us everything about the temples, about architecture, mythologies, customs and renovation work, as well as temporary history. If you want to visit here, we highly recommend for you to have one guide to explain and tell you everything, as she will add even more levels to your experience here. Best recommendations from us!#cambodia #temple #localguides #amazingexperiences

#2024wish The Sambor Prei Kuk temple offers a remarkable opportunity for visitors to delve into the rich history of ancient Khmer civilization. Exploring this awe-inspiring site allows one to witness the remarkable craftsmanship and architectural prowess of the Khmer people during ancient times. Additionally, the temple complex is surrounded by lush natural forests, providing a serene and picturesque setting for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Apart from its historical significance, the Sambor Prei Kuk temple complex also offers a range of amenities for visitors. With well-maintained pathways and informative signboards, tourists can easily navigate through the site and gain a deeper understanding of its historical context. The temples themselves are open for exploration, allowing visitors to marvel at the intricate carvings and structural details that have withstood the test of time. In 2024, I want to go there again. #historicallandmarks #localguides #ancienttemples #kampongthomtour

Ruins of the temples now UNESCO heritage. These temples ruins were in the process of being maintained. Made of bricks in the century 6th or 7th showcase technology and architecture of the century. Quite different than the grand schemes of the Angkor wat. We visited on the way back to phnom Penh from Siem reap. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway