Caravan Angkor Tours

Ta Keo Province is located in the south part of Cambodia, 87km from Phnom Penh City, Ta Keo can be reached by National Road No.2. It covers an area of 3,563 square kilometers and The population is around 790,168.

TONLE BATI Temple
Located at Thnol Tak Sin Village, Krang Thnung Cummune, Ba Ti District, Takeo province in 35.5-kilometre distance from Phnom Penh; then turning right more two Kilometres by a trail. Tonle Bati, is a big worshipping place having two ancient temples, namely: Ta Prum Temple: Was built in 12th century and at the beginning of 13th century (1181-1201) during the reign of the king, Jarman VII, dedicated to Brahmanism and Buddhism.

Neang Khmao Temple
Located at Ro Vieng Commune, Sam Roung District in 52-Kilometre distance from Phnom Penh and 26 Kilometres from the provincial town of Takeo. This temple made of sandstone and brick abiding by the style of Thmor Koh Keo. It is located in the yard of Neang Khmao pagoda and was built by the king, Jarman IV during 10th century. Most parts of Neang Khmao temple have also been damaged.

Ta Prohm Temple
Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Thnal Teaksen Village, Krang Thnong, Bati District 45 km (1h:8mn) From Provincial Town.

Yeay Pov Temple
Historical Sites and Buildings, Location: Thnal Teaksen Village, Krang Thnong, Bati District 45 km (1h:8mn) From Provincial Town.

Phnom Da Resort
Phnom Da is the oldest historical site in Cambodia. It is the former ancient capital of Nor Kor Kouk Thlork located at Kouk Thlork commune, Angkor Borey District, Takeo province in the distance of 102 Kilometers from Phnom Penh. Phnom Da is 24-kilometer from the provincial town of Takeo.

Phnom chiso Resort
Located at Sla Village, Ro Vieng Commune, Sam Roung District in 62-Kilometre distance from Phnom Penh. The mountain can be accessible by the National Road No 2 via Ba Ti District and Neang Khmao temple in one-hour drive from Phnom Penh, then turning more five Kilometres from the National Road No 2 by a trail. If we drive from the provincial town of Takeo, it will take 15 minutes in 17-Kilometre distance.

Chi So mountain has an ancient ruined temple; the temple is damaged, but is still better than other else in this area. On the top of the mountain, we can view the beautiful scenery of rice fields in Takeo province. The temple of Phnom Chi So was built on the top of a 380-metre height mountain by the King, Sorayak Varman I dedicated to Brahmanism in early 11th century (1002-1050).

ANGKOR BOREI
Angkor Borei is a town in Takeo province in the area of several ruins and archaeological digs. The area has been continuously inhabited for at least 2500 years and has yielded artifacts dating from the Neolithic period, the Funan period (4th/5th century AD) and Chenla (8th century AD) as well as the later Angkorian period (9th-15th century AD.) There are no significant temple ruins at Angkor Borei but there is a very interesting little museum displaying artifacts from the area and providing information on recent archaeological digs.

About 20km from Angkor Borei is the hill of Phnom Da, crowned by an impressive 11th century Angkorian-era brick and sandstone prasat (tower) displaying some carvings in good condition. This structure was probably an upgrade of an previously existing 7th or 8th century structure. The temple was constructed under King Rudravarman and dedicated to Shiva.

Stung Treng is situated in the northeastern part of Cambodia. It is located about 481 km from Phnom Penh City. Stung Treng covers an area of 11,092 square kilometers and the population is approximately 81,074.

Anlong Trey Phsot (Dolphin)
It is a Nature Wildlife and Preserves, located at Koh Kandal Thom, Preah Romkil Commune, Kalaboriwath District , about 57Km from Provincial Town.

Or Pong Moan Resort
Is the natural and man-made resort which locates at Pong Moan village, Ou Pong Moan Commune, Steung Treng District in nine-Kilomter distance from the provincial town. The resort locates at the turning point to the provinces of Ratanakiri, Kratie and Steugh treng.

Phnom Preah Theat
It's a Nature Wildlife and Preserves, located at Thmey Village and Commune, Stung Treng District, is about 2 km (5mn) From Provincial Town.

Preah Ko Temple
Historical Sites and Buildings, Located at Intersection of Sékong River and Mékong River, Thla Borivat District. 3.5 km (10mn) From Provincial Town.

In the southwest corner of Cambodia, 230km from Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville can be reached by National Highway No.4. This coastal city is beautified by white-sand beaches that include O Chheu Teal, Sokha, Pram Pi Chan, Deum Chrey. These beaches are known for their quiet, cosy atmosphere and the large stretches of white sand and clear waters and these make them popular spots for families on vacation. These seaside paradises with the refreshing coolness of the fresh water streams can be enjoyed all year round.

OU CHHEU TEAL Beach
Locates at Sangkat No 3, Sihanouk Ville. The beach has the most beautiful characteristics-large beautiful sand beach, shallow water and quiet sea. We found the beach has specific either geographical aspect or the arrangement. Most of tourists who visit here are foreign tourists.

K'bal Chhai Waterfalls
Locates at Khan Prey Nup in seven-Kilometer distance from the Sihanouk Ville Town, then turning left more nine-Kilometers by a red soil road.

The waterfall of Kbal Chhay has many sources from the mountain rank at the seaside. The history of Kbal Chhay waterfall was found in 1960. Until 1963 Kbal Chhay arranged as the clean-water sources for providing to Sihanouk Ville, but the arrangement was failed became a hidden place for Khmer Rouge. In 1997, Kbal Chhay was changed to the developing zone. In 1998 Kbal Chhay was for bid by Kok An Company on constructing road and changing this site as tourist resort for local and international tourists. Nowadays, the Royal Government of Cambodia has changed this site as the clean-water sources for providing clean water to Sihanouk Ville.

Koh Poos Resort
Is the quiet island with white sand and locating at one -Kilometer distance from the beach. This island has not many tourists because the island has not been developed yet.

Most tourists, who visit the island, usually as group, need to bring along their food.

Phnom Leu Resort
Is the natural and cultural resort consisting of mountain and a pagoda built on the mountaintop, and has been called on by the local people during the festival days; at the mountaintop, tourists can view the beautiful scenery, especially the beauty of Sihanouk Ville beach.

Ream National Park
Is the natural and cultural resort consisting of mountain and a pagoda built on the mountaintop, and has been called on by the local people during the festival days; at the mountaintop, tourists can view the beautiful scenery, especially the beauty of Sihanouk Ville beach.

Siem Reap- Angkor, located in Southeast Asia, is the major cultural tourism attraction in Cambodia. Siem Reap town is located 314 km northwest of Phnom Penh, and can be reached all year round by direct flights from many major cities in the region including Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Vientian, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur. Now there are around 10 direct flights per day to Siem Reap, and more direct international flights planned for the near future. Siem Reap can also be reached via domestic flights and speed boat from Phnom Penh city.

Traveling by road from Phnom Penh and from Poi Pet to Siem Reap is also becoming popular.

Angkor Wat
The first half of 12thcentury : King Suryavarman II. The largest of the Angkor group and one of the most intact, is an architectural masterpiece. Its perfection in composition, balance, proportions, relief¡¯s and sculpture make it one of the finest monuments in the world. This temple is and expression of Khmer art at its highest point of development. Some believe Angkor Wat was designed by Divakarapandita, the chief adviser and minister of the king, who was a Brahmin with divine honours.

The Khmers attribute the building of Angkor Wat to the divine architect Visvakar man. Construction probably began early in the reign of Suryavarman II and because his name appears posthumously in the bas relief's and inscriptions it is believed that Angkor Wat was completed after his death.

The estimated time for construction of the temple is about 30 year.

Banteay Kdey
Middle 12th AD:Jayavarman VII "The citadel of the cells". The temple was built as aBudddhist monastic temple by Jayavarman VII and was undoubtedly an importan temple. It is unknown to whom was this temple was dedicated as the inscription stone has never been found. During the Pol Pot area the temple was used as a hospital.

Banteay Srey
End of 12th century: Jayavarman VII. "Thee Entwined Nag". Build as an island, 350meter square, at the center of the baray of Preah Khan, at the center which a large basin has its center a circular basin at each side are connected by gargoyles which disgorge into small sanctuaries in a form which replicates the sacred lake of Anavatapta in Himalaya, venerated for his power of healing.

Bayon
Late 12th century: Jayavarman VII. The Bayon vie with Angkor Wat as he favorite monument among visitors. The temple was build nearly 100 year after Angkor Wat.

While its basic structure and earliest part of the temple are unknown, it is clear that the Bayon was built on top of an earlier monument, that the temple was not built at one time, and that it underwent a series of changes. The Bayon of today with his huge central tower dates to the 13th century and belongs toe the third phase of the art style.

Bueng Mealea
Was constructed early 11th Century by King Suryavarman II. Located 63 Km east of Siem Reap town. It is sprawling jungle temple covering over one square kilometer. The tmple is largely overrun by vegetation and very lightly touristed, giving it an adventurous, "lost temple" feel.

East Mebon
King Rajendravarman II, The East Mebon and its neighbor Pre Rup were build by the same king, just mine years apart and are similar in plan, construction and decoration. A major deference , however, is that the East Mebon once stood on a small island in the middle of the Eastern Baray, which was a large body of water(2 by 7Kms) fed by the Siem Reap river.

The only access was by boat to one of the four landing platforms, situated at the mid-points on each of four sides of the temple. Today, The Baray, once a resource of water irrigation, is left to imagine the original majesty of this temple in the middle of a large lake.

Kbal Spean
Historical Sites and Buildings, Locates at Dokpor village, Khun Ream Commune, Banteay Srei District, 50 km (1h) From Provincial Town.

Koulen Mountain
Koulen Mountain locates at Districts of Svay Len and Va Rin in 48-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap by Short-cut or in 50-kilometer distance from the provincial town of Siem Reap via Charles De Gaulle Road, small circle, big circle, Preah Dak, Road A66, then turning to the Malaysian Developed Road.

Neak Pean
Built by Jayavarman VII in memory of his father. It is a royal city forming a rectangle of 700 by 800 meters surrounded by a moat and similar to Ta Prohm,but with only four enclosures.

Opening to the east to a baray ( at the center of which is Neak Pean ) via terrace originally used as a boat landing. The large stele, discovered in 1939, tells us that the temple was dedicated to king's father. It also refers to the small stone building within the fourth enclosure to the east as " a house of fire" ? perhaps for visiting pilgrims. The many holes in the central tower could perhaps havebeen used to fix a bronze paneling.

Phimeanakas
Early 11th century : Rajendravarman II. The temple, located inside the Royal Palace compound, was the temple where the king worshipped. It must originally have been crowned with a golden pinnacle, as the Chinese travelers, Zhou Daguan, described it as the "Tower of Gold". This temple is associated with a legend that tells of a gold tower inside the Royal Palace of Angkor the Great, where a serpent-spirit with nine heads lived. The spirit appeared to the king disguised as a woman and the king had to sleep with her every night in the tower before he joined his wives and concubines in another part of the palace. If the king missed even one night it was believed he would die.Northern-Southern Khleang, beginning 11th Century: It is mainly believed that the two buildings have been storehouses. But other sources are saying that these buildings have been reception halls for receiving foreign dignitaries.

Prasat Kravan
Temple of the Koh Ker time,921-944. Although this temple look small and somewhat undistinguished from the outside, It contains some remarkable brick sculptures on its interior walls which stand alone as unique examples in Khmer art. The interiors of two of the five towers have sculptures depicting Vishnu and his consort, Lakshmi, The scene in the central tower is the most impressive one.but both are exceptional in stature and quality of workmanship. This temple was reconstructed by the French and given a new foundation, interior walls and drains. Much of the external brickwork was replaced with carefully made reproductions which are marked with the letters CA (Conservation D'Angkor).

Prerup
King Rajendravarman II Pre Rup Rup was called the "City of the East" by Philippe Stern, the Assistant Curator of the Musee Guimet in Paris.

The boldness of the architectural design is superb and gives the temple fine balance, scale and proportion. The temple is close in style to the East Mebon, although it was build several year later. It is a temple mountain symbolizing Mount Meru.

Southern Gate of Angkor Thom
Jayavarman VII. The stone causeway across the board moat surrounding the city of Angkor Thom with their unique gopuras, are one of the great sights at Angkor. The Southern Gate is flanked by a row of 54 stone figures on each side, Gods to the left and demons to the right, to make a total of 108 mythical beings guarding the gate to the city.

Ta Phrom
Early 13th century: Jayavarman VII.This temple was left untouched by archaeologists,except for the clearing of a path for visitors. Because of its natural state, it is possible to experience some of the wonder of the early explorers, when they came upon this monuments in the middle of the 19th century. The monastic complex of Ta Prohm is one of the largest sites at Angkor. A Sanskrit inscription of stone, tells us that it took 79365 people to maintain the temple, including 18 high priest, 2740 officials, 2202 assistance and 615 dancers.

Takeo
Beginning of 11th century:Takeo is one of the great temple-mountains at Angkor. It was never completed and the reason is unknown, although the death of the king may well have had something to do with it. One theory also suggests that work was halted because the temple was struck by lightning. Had it been finished, Takeo , undoubtedly, would have been one of the finest temples at Angkor . A gallery was situated on a second base and had a roof of brick (now destroyed), also for the first time. Enormous blocks of greenish - grey sandstone were cut to a regular size and placed in position. The absence of decoration at Takeo gives it simplicity of design that separates it from the other monuments.