Kampong Thom Province

Top Attractions in Kampong Thom

Kampong Thom Essentials

Kampong Thom serves as the primary base for exploring Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing over 100 pre-Angkorian brick temples from the 7th-century Chenla Kingdom. The region is defined by its architectural transition from Indian-inspired designs to the Khmer style. In the provincial capital, the Steung Sen River landscape features a bustling central market, a museum housing regional artifacts, and a unique colony of giant fruit bats residing in the trees of the governor's residence. Traditional silk weaving remains a core local industry in the surrounding villages.

Kampong Thom Essentials — Map

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Sambor Prei Kuk

Sambor Prei Kuk is an archaeological site in Cambodia located in Kampong Thom Province, 30 km north of Kampong Thom, the provincial capital…

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Kampong Thom Museum

Small museum displaying archaeological finds from Sambor Prei Kuk and the surrounding province, including lintels, statues, and ceramics from the Chenla and Angkorian periods.

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Kampong Thom Central Market

A traditional Khmer market selling local produce, dried fish, and household goods. It serves as the commercial hub of the province.

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Giant Bats

A large colony of fruit bats, also known as flying foxes, that roost in the tall trees surrounding the provincial governor's residence near the river.

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Phnom Neangkongrey

A mountain and cultural site linked to Khmer folklore. It features a staircase leading to a hilltop pagoda with views of the surrounding plains.

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Independence Monumet

A landmark located in the center of a roundabout in Kampong Thom, built to commemorate Cambodia's independence from France in 1953.

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Silkfarm

A traditional weaving center where visitors can observe the process of producing Khmer silk, from silkworm cultivation to the operation of hand looms.

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Prasat Sambor

The main temple group within the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site, dedicated to Gambhireshvara. It features some of the oldest brick structures in Southeast Asia.

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Kraol Romeas Temple

A group of 7th-century brick temples within the Sambor Prei Kuk complex, known for their octagonal floor plans and decorative carvings.

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Damrey Joan Khla

A monument featuring statues of an elephant and a tiger, located in a public park area near the riverbank.

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