Kompong Thom

Located halfway between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, Kampong Thom is a small town crossed by the Stung Sen river, giving it a peaceful atmosphere.

The city of Kompong Thom is a technical step for all buses doing Penh- Siem Reap Phnom journey. The countryside surrounding the town is wonderful authenticity. Foreign investors have come and installed small green hotels for travelers to take the time to immerse themselves in local life. Enjoy really interesting and comfortable sleeping and discover the daily life of the Khmers when walking or cycling through villages and countryside.

It is more advisable to spend a night in Kompong Thom, for those who have time, because it is an ideal starting point to visit a set of temples of the pre-Angkorian art (seventh century), the Sambor Prei Kuk. The site is located about forty kilometers from Kompong Thom and was the former capital of the Indianized kingdom of Chenla, different in style and in context of the temples of Angkor.