PREAH VIHEAR TEMPLE
PREAH VIHEAR: Built on a promontory of the Dangrek Range, 625m above the sea level, PRASAT PREAH VIHEAR(the temple of the sacred mountain) as it is locally known represents a unique example of the integration of a temple complex with the natural landscape.
Preah Vihear, an angkorain monument, is a testimony of great architectural masterpiece of Khmer engineering which offers an unparallel symbiosis of civil engineering and landscaping. Built in 9th century, stands as a unique architectural composition of master builders of Angkor Empire judging from its conception. Execution and by its elaborate Gopuras and massive monumental staircases. Famously recognized as a religious headquarter, a pilgrim has to ascend the cliff of Preah Vihear through connected spiritual paths to worship Shiva as the lord of peak(Shikharesvara): an ancient view which compare this temple as Kailasha and the Dongrek range as the Himalaya of Angkor. while preah vihear represents a court of shiva.
-Departure from Siem Reap in the early morning and the journey is taking about up to three hours and half to reach the area.
-Touring at the temple more of less of three hours there
-visit the last stronghold of Khmer rough in the late afternoon.
-Return to Siem Reap city for the end of the tour
NOTE: This tour is private and flexible. This tour will have the afternoon break on any point along the way.
| Tour is included | Tour is excluded |
| -Local licensed tour guide speaking English | -Meals |
| -Four seats car/driver served as transportation | -Entrance fee |
| -Cool mineral water served during the tour period | -Mini-van for the group is up to four people |
| -Any personal expense which is not mentioned in the tour page. |
