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Preah Vihear Temple is unique for its spectacular setting atop a 547-meter hill, its north-south axis layout (uncommon for Khmer temples), and its dramatic architecture that ascends the cliffside, blending with the natural landscape. It features a series of sanctuaries, causeways, and staircases that guide visitors upwards to the final sanctuary, all while offering breathtaking views over the surrounding Cambodian and Thai plains.
Masterpiece of Khmer Architecture: The temple is considered a masterpiece, with its design adapted to the natural landscape and its intricate carvings, many of which depict Hindu deities and mythology.
Dedicated to Shiva: The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, dating back primarily to the 11th and 12th centuries, although its history can be traced to the 9th century.
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Siem Reap Province (Pass by)
We will pick you up from hotel at 7:00 am. Tour will be required to start too early morning as you can pack breakfast along with you or you can eat breakfast at any good restaurant along the way & lunch the same also as we eat along the way. Prasat Preah Vihear is located in Svay Chhrum Village, Kantuot Commune, Choam Ksan District in Preah Vihear Province. The temple is north of Siem Reap Province, requiring an early morning departure by private car, along the highway for 130 kms to reach our destination. Preah Vihear temple is 800 meters long, 400 meters wide, and 625 meters high, on the top of Preah Vihear Mountain. On the north side of the temple is the Thailand border. Inside that Thailand area is Surin Province which previously belonged to Cambodia. This temple is very beautiful and has amazing views while you climb to the top of the temple on the mountain.
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1Preah Vihear Temple
King Yasovarman I (AD 889 – 900) built the central tower of Prasat Vihear and built Yasodharapura city on the natural mountain top. King Sursovarman I (AD 1002 – 1050) built the next central towers and rampart plus three Gopuras (monumental entrance towers). According to the inscription on the temple. the King prepared a celebration and invited the god Patresvara who stayed in Wat Pu (Pu Gogoda) in Laos with another god Sreisikharesvara. The king asked god Patresvara to protect and take care of the Khmer Empire. Pu Pagoda belonged to the Khmer before and during the Khmer empire as an ancient Khmer capital. King Jayavarman VI (AD 1080-1109) built two libraries, restored and repaired some parts of the temple. King Suryavarman II (AD 1113-1150) built the seven heads of the nagas (snakes’ heads) as well as the terraces and the statues of standing lions along the walking path.
10 hours • Admission ticket not included
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