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Prasat Preah Vihear, Cambodia

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Also known as Khao Phra Wiharn or Sacred Monastery, Prasat Preah Vihear is one of Cambodia’s most striking monuments from the Angkorian period. This 800 meter temple is situated at an elevation of 730 meters and offers spectacular views across Cambodia to the scared mountain of Phnom Kulen.

Prasat Preah Vihear is an important pilgrimage site and was build to represent Mount Meru where many important deities are believed to reside. Climb the monumental stairway and pause to appreciate the detailed carvings that adorn the temple.

Look out for the Gopura on the third level, which displays an early rendition of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk. The temple sits atop Pey Tadi, which is a rocky cliff in the Dângrêk Mountains on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, providing interesting views into both countries.

Many people take a picnic with them so that they can enjoy the stunning views from the top while they eat. The large market place at the foot of Prasat Preah Vihear is a good place to buy freshly cooked food and snacks.

Prasat Preah Vihear is a great place to visit on the way into Cambodia from Thailand or just before you leave the country. For a really memorable adventure, travel to Prasat Preah Vihear by helicopter from Siem Reap.

The sunset is spectacular from the top of the temple and it is worth sticking around at the end of the day to see it. The nearest town to Prasat Preah Vihear is Kantharalak. Here you will find a number of basic guesthouses, restaurants and pretty places to explore, making this a good place to spend the night.

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0 #3 John@KSR 2011-06-30 13:27

That's a good point Andrew - the article needs updating.

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0 #2 Andrew Hicks 2011-06-30 13:16

Yes, but there's a war on and the border crossing from Thailand to the temple's closed.
see my blog at www.thaigirl2004.blogspot.com
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0 #1 Andrew Hicks 2011-06-30 13:14

This comment seems to assume that visitors may cross the border from Thailand to visit the temple but there is a border war in progress with many deaths and the border is closed and will be for some time (as of July 2011). The temple is however open for access from Cambodia.
For more info and pictures see my blog at www.thaigirl2004.blogspot.com.

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