• Phnom Kulen National Park - Phnom Kulen is deeply significant to Cambodia as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. In 802 CE, King Jayavarman II proclaimed independence from Java here, a crucial event in the region’s history. Following this, he established the Devaraja cult, a linga cult that affirmed the king’s divine status, around 804 CE.

Recognized as a sacred mountain, Phnom Kulen holds religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists, who often visit for pilgrimage. Near the waterfalls, Preah Ang Thom, a 16th-century Buddhist monastery, is famous for housing the country’s largest reclining Buddha.

What to see:

• Ta Kho Cliff

• Reclining Buddha Statue

• 1000 Lingam

• Multi-Colored Spring

• Waterfalls

• Kraol Romeas Temple

• Kompong Phluk - Kampong Phluk is a commune located in the Prasat Bakong District of Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. Its name means “Harbor of the Tusks.” The community primarily depends on fishing, especially for shrimp, during the wet season from May to October.

To accommodate the changing water levels between the wet and dry seasons, many buildings in the commune are constructed on stilts, ranging from 6 to 9 meters high.

In the dry season, from November to April, the river’s water level drops, prompting many residents to engage in agriculture to supplement their income. Additionally, tourism, which began to develop in the village about a decade ago, is becoming an increasingly vital part of the local economy.

As of 2019, Kampong Phluk is home to 911 families, with a total population of 3,707. The commune includes three villages: Tnaot Kambot, Dey Krahom, and Kok Kdol.

• Private transportation
• Convenient hotel pickup & drop-off
• Cold towels for refreshment
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Friendly English-speaking driver

• Dinner
• Personal Expenses

Discover the ancient city with a personal driver. Enjoy the lush views of Kulen Mountain from Ta Kho Natural Cliff. Proceed to the Kulen Site, a place of great symbolic importance for Cambodia, as it marks the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire, established by King Jayavarman II in 802.

This period witnessed the creation of numerous temples and residences, the famous 1000 Lingas, a sacred waterfall, and the Reclining Buddha Statue.

Following the exploration of Holly Mountain, the journey continues to a fishing community called Kompong Pluk, meaning “Harbor of the Tusks,” located at Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. This community depends on fishing, especially shrimp and fish, for its livelihood during Cambodia’s wet season, which spans from May to October.

Many homes in the community are built on stilts, standing 6 to 9 meters high, to accommodate the changing water levels between the wet and dry seasons.

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