Northwestern Cambodia

Overview of Koh Ker The capital of the Khmer Empire from 928 to 944, Koh Ker is one of the most significant archaeological sites in northern Cambodia. Found in an incredibly remote region amid sprawling jungle, Koh Ker has a magical quality.   The ruins here cover an area of 81km2, with around 180 sanctuaries and temples that have been discovered in this spot alone. Around 30 of the ruins are accessible to

Overview of Prasat Preah Vihear A province in the far north of Cambodia bordering Thailand, Preah Vihear is named after the famous Prasat Preah Vihear temple located in the province. Meaning ‘sacred sanctuary’, Preah Vihear is a place for honouring the ancient Hindu temple that calls this province home.   Buddhist Monk at Preah Vihear.   As well as the temple, Preah Vihear province is home to

Siem Reap overview This magnificent region in the north west of Cambodia marks the gateway to the world-famous Angkor Wat Temples ruins – the seat of the Khmer kingdom between the 9th and 15th centuries. Both the province and the main town in the province share the same name – Siem Reap. The name literally translates to mean ‘Siam Defeated’ and comes from a centuries-old conflict between the

Angkor Wat Temple overview The Angkor Wat Temple– or Angkor Wat – is a breath-taking temple complex in Cambodia, that is also the largest and one of the most culturally significant religious monuments in the world. Angkor itself was the former capital city of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries. Classed as a megacity, Angkor Wat was a central part of the city. The temple itself covers an

Battambang overview This north-western province of Cambodia is an enchanting locality of rice paddies, jungle and mountains. Known as ‘Cambodia’s rice bowl’ for the fertility of the land, this is a lush, postcard-perfect region.   Snapping a picture of Wat Phnom Sampov.   The urban centre is also called Battambang and is the second largest city in Cambodia. This is a city of many