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Kampong Thom Province
Kampong Thom is Cambodia's second biggest region by zone. Its capital is named Kampong Thom, a pleasant town on the banks of the Stung Saen River.The Sambor sanctuary and Prei Kuk sanctuary are the two fundamental sanctuaries in Kompong Thom and also different less critical Angkorian destinations. Kompong Thom was a capable capital in Southeast Asia amid the Funan period. Later on, amid the French lead, the territory was home to a substantial gathering named the Stieng, yet they have long been absorbed into Khmer society.Kampong Pos Thom was the first name of the present called Kampong Thom. Since initially long time back, at the dock of the Sen River alongside a major common lake, there was a major cavern with a couple of huge snakes inside. The general population living around this territory more often than not saw these huge snakes each Buddhist Holiday.

Time after that, the snakes vanished, and the general population of that range called it Kampong Pos Thom. At that point, just short words Kampong Thom. Amid the French settlement in Cambodia, the French managed and partitioned Cambodian region into regions, and named them as indicated by the talked expressions of the general population Kampong Thom Province.The commonplace capital Kampong Thom is another clamoring town on the banks of the Stung Sen River. The town itself is deliberately situated on the National Highway No 6 between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Its more a stopover to have a break from driving long separations or to eat something while in transit to Siem Reap or Phnom Penh, than an exceptionally touristic place. In spite of the town itself individuals come to investigate the pre-Angkorian Chenla capital Sambor Prei Kuk, the remote sanctuaries of Preah Khan and Prasat Preah Vihear.

How to Get There 

Transport: 

The area has an exceptionally fundamental street system, which connects Phnom Penh (165km) and Siem Reap (150km) with the National Highway No 6, and the different National Road 64 to Preah Vihear region with a separation of 126 km. After a revamp of the previous dust street that was long late, this is presently one of the best streets in the Country. There is heaps of transport organizations going from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap or back, so while they pass Kampong Thom its simple to drop off there. The organizations, for example, Sorya (close Central Marlket), G.S.T. on the other hand Capitol (Str. 182) go typically 7am, 8am, 9am and again late morning 12am, 1pm, 2pm to Siem Reap. Costs to Kampong Thom are between US$1.5-2.5.

Offer Taxi: 

In the event that you need to abbreviate the time spend on the outing to Kampong Thom you might tackle of the offer taxis, for the most part leaving close to the focal business sector. As they aren?t truly the agreeable adaptation of setting out you?ll even need to pay more as with the transport (approx. US$3-6).

Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom 12,000riel

(Same in opposite)

Kampong Thom to Siem Reap 15,000riel

(5-6 hours)

Kampong Thom to Tbeng Meanchey (4-6 hours) 26,000riel

Cruiser Touring Info:

Phnom Penh to Kampong Thom

Security in all headings is no more an issue. As specified prior, the street from Phnom Penh is fit as a fiddle. Beginning at the Japanese Bridge in Phnom Penh, head out National Highway No 6 to Skon, where you go left at the movement circle (it has a statue of children holding a flying creature). This takes you the rest the way.

Kampong Thom to Siem Reap

It?s a 145 km ride, with the street fit as a fiddle for some time after you leave Kampong Thom town, then it gets somewhat rougher, yet much re-reviewing work has been finished. It's not care for it used to be; bomb hole gaps used to be deep to the point that amid the stormy season one could have a family outing at a pit's shoreline.

The Kampong Thom-Tbeng Meanchey (See cautioning underneath)

To take the 137 km venture, you take after Highway 6 toward Siem Reap for 5 km to the intersection. A sign in English will indicate the right half of the fork for TM Chey (Tbeng Meanchey town, Preah Vihear Province) down on Highway No 12. The street here is tremendously enhanced, as there has been a considerable measure of reemerging done to oblige the droves of logging trucks making a beeline for and from Preah Vihear area. The drawback of the less demanding street is the dust that the trucks throw together as they chug along the street. It can be a genuine danger as the thick tidy mists for all intents and purposes blind you from seeing conceivable approaching activity when you need to pass these moderate moving vehicles.

The last 37 km stretch through the mountains and into Tbeng Meanchey is still extreme going. This is the means by which the whole street used to be - bomb cavities, disintegration galleys, and rocks are all here for your bike fun. It can really be pleasant stretch, on the grounds that the landscape is splendid. This stretch should likewise be possible amid the blustery season, however the street may be elusive and spotted with little mud lakes after overwhelming downpours. Appreciate it.

What to See 

Phnom (Santuk Mountain)

Phnom Santok is a social and normal site situated in Ko Koh town, Ko Koh cooperative, Santuk region, around 17 kilometers south of Kampong Thom commonplace town. subtle elements...

Prasat Andet Temple 

Prasat Andet is situated around 27 kilometers northwest of Provincial Town of Kampong Thom, in Prasat Village, Sankor Commune, Kampong Svay District, Kampong Thom subtle elements...

Prasat Kok Rokar (Preah Theat)

Prasat Kok Rokar is situated in Rokar Phum, Srayov Commune, Stung Sen District, Kampong Thom region in a 14-km separation from Provincial Town of Kampong Thom. The subtle elements...

Prasat Kuhak Nokor 

Prasat Kuhak Nokor is situated in Trodork Poung Village, Pong Ror Commune, Baray District, Kampong Thom Province and is in the complex of Wat Kuhak Nokor (Buddhist subtle elements...

Preah Bat Chan Tuk or Buddha statue 

Preah Bat Chan Tuk or Buddha Statue, Kampong Thom serves as real vacation destinations of Kampong Thom. The Preah Bat Chan Tuk or Buddha Statue, Kampong Thom is a points of interest...

Prey Pros 

The Prey Pros, Kampong Thom is an unquestionable requirement visit for voyagers wanting to visit Kampong Thom Tourist Attractions. The spot is loaded with the various Tourist points of interest...

Sambo Prey Kuk 

Sambo Preykuk is a social and verifiable site situated in Sambo town, Sambo collective, Prasat Sambo region, around 25 kilometers upper east of Kampong Thom points of interest...

Wat Kampong Thom 

Wat Kampong Thom, otherwise called Wat Indrisamavora, is situated in Kdei town, Preykahu collective, Stung Sen region, around 1 kilometer from the common town. subtle elements...

Where to Eat 

Aruneas Guesthouse and Restaurant: 

This is presumably the most well known spot to eat around the local area, situated underneath Arunras Guesthouse. They serve great Western, Chinese and Khmer nourishment at shoddy costs, which obviously is the reason they are prevalent. An English menu and staff that can talk the dialect are other pleasant components.

Neak Meas Hotel and Restaurant: 

This eatery serve great Chinese and Khmer sustenance in the morning and for the duration of the day until the dance club kicks in around 8:30pm.

Monorom Restaurant: 

This eatery, swarmed by heaps of local people is arranged by the Mittapheap Hotel. Its entirely well known on the National Highway No 6 toward the North and particularly for its breakfast.

9 Makara Restaurant: 

Only north of the stream span on the east side of Highway No 6 is a line of three eateries, with the center one being 9 Makara Restaurant and Nightclub. The eateries are encased and serve Khmer and Chinese passage, with lager young ladies there to welcome you at night.

Eatery Row of Kampong Thom: 

Around a kilometer toward Phnom Penh on Highway No 6 is Kampong Thom's adaptation of Restaurant Row outside of Phnom Penh. There are various Khmer and Chinese nourishment eateries on both side of the expressway that kick it into high gear at night and have the Cambodian prerequisite of lager young ladies close by.

Reaksmay Restaurant: 

One of the first eateries you run over at Restaurant Row is this new and upscale spot. It's genuinely favor for Kampong Thom. They serve up a touch of Western nourishment to oblige the Khmer and Chinese passage and it's the home of the extravagant jeans brew young lady of Kampong Thom.

Super Soup Restaurant at the Stung Sen Royal Hotel. The Super Soup eatery (take a stab at saying that immediately ten times) is everything that it's charged to be a soup eatery. Shabby Food Stands. There are basic rice and noodle dish remains before the business sector at the east side.

Where to Stay

Arunras Guesthouse: (tel: 0961238)

A spotless, well-run and amicable spot it has and appended Asian shower and is great quality at US$3. The mototaxi drivers who can take you to Sambor Prei Kok hang out in front and the eatery here is a famous spot to eat. This guesthouse is suposingly the most prominent spot for spending plan explorers nearby. The rooms incorporate TV and a Western shower (US$3) and an extra air-con if required (US$8).

Arunras Hotel: (tel: 0961294)

This spot was some time ago called Neak Meas Hotel. The top of this five-story building speaks to the most astounding point in Kampong Thom and bears some decent perspectives of the town the field and Santuk Mountain. There are likewise pleasant wrap-around patios on every floor, and the rooms on the third floor south side have a decent view, making it an average spot to relax with a cool beverage. Clean lives with a/c, TV, and twofold bed are US$10. For a room on the first floor with high temp water include US$5. The club ground floor shuts down at 11 pm so it's a sorry issue. On the off chance that you get a kick out of the chance to turn in ahead of schedule recover a room at the on the third floor. There is likewise an eatery in the lodging. Its most likely the best arrangement around the local area.

Stung Sen Royal Garden Hotel: (tel: 09261228)

It's named after the waterway that is next as well. This is another top spot around the local area. The rooms come completely outfitted and the colossal suites are a decent speculation for an additional 5 bucks. All rooms have a/c, TV, ice chest, Western shower and boiling hot water shower. Contingent upon the room size, they go for US$20-25.

Sambor Prey Kuk Hotel: (tel: 0961359)

It is unquestionably not one of the best lodgings, but rather still a favorable luck for spending plan voyagers, who like it a touch more established for less cash. The rooms are very much furnished with Western shower and fan or air-con. A few rooms have TV. The p

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