Kampong Cham Cultural & Temple Tour

Details Itinerary

7:30 AM – Hotel Pickup

• Private car or tuk-tuk recommended
• Bring water, hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes
• Dress modestly (covered shoulders & knees)

8:00–9:00 AM – Phnom Pros & Phnom Srei

• Phnom Pros
• Phnom Srei

Known as Man Hill and Woman Hill, linked to a Khmer legend about a temple-building contest.

Highlights:

• Hilltop pagodas
• Reclining Buddha statues
• Peaceful countryside views
• Local monkeys

Best time: Best visited early before heat

9:45–11:00 AM – Wat Hanchey (Han Chey Temple)

Wat Hanchey

• 7th–8th century pre-Angkor temple
• Located on a hill overlooking the Mekong River
• Stunning panoramic river views
• Mix of ancient ruins and active pagoda

Excellent photography spot

11:30 AM–12:15 PM – Kuk Preah Theat

Kuk Preah Theat

• Quiet Angkorian temple complex
• Surrounded by trees and countryside
• Peaceful and less visited

Great for exploring without crowds

12:45–1:45 PM – Lunch in Kampong Cham Town

• Riverside restaurant
• Try fish amok, grilled river fish, or Khmer curry
• Relax by the Mekong breeze

2:00–3:30 PM – Wat Nokor Bachey

Wat Nokor Bachey

• 11th-century Angkorian temple
• Unique modern pagoda built inside ancient ruins
• Beautiful carvings and sandstone structures
• One of the most important historical sites in the province

Combination of old and new architecture

4:30–5:30 PM – Sunset at Mekong Riverside

Mekong River

• Scenic riverside walk
• Watch sunset over the Mekong
• Observe fishing boats and daily life

6:00 PM – Return to Hotel

Who This Tour Is Perfect For?

• Temple & history lovers
• Spiritual and cultural travelers
• Photographers
• Visitors seeking quiet, non-touristy sites
• People traveling between Phnom Penh & Kratie

What to Bring

• Light breathable clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Hat & sunscreen
• Water Insect repellent