Siem Reap: Discover The Sacred of Kulen Mountain Park
ID: GYG610692-1023262
Category:
Country: Cambodia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the sacred of the ancient Khmer Empire. See the River of 1000 Lingas with its myriad symbols carved along a riverbed and pay respect to the reclining Buddha on the top.
Immerse yourself in the history of the Khmer Empire on a full-day tour from Siem Reap to the sacred mountain of Phnom Kulen.
Located just north of Siem Reap, the isolated Phnom Kulen mountain range is formed of sandstone, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the ancient Khmer Empire. Upon arrival, you will go to the hilltop site to see the largest reclining Buddha in Cambodia, dedicated to the proclamation of independence by King Jayavarman II in 802 AD.
Phnom Kulen has now returned to government hands after the fall of the Khmer Rouge and is still fairly inaccessible because of the poor road conditions, especially in the rainy season. Navigate the rugged roads to see the intricate fertility carvings that are a legacy of the God-Kings who ruled Cambodia in the 9th century.
After lunch by the waterfall, time permitting, stop at a local village to learn and see how sugar is produced from the palm sugar trees. Back to the town finish tour.
Highlights
- Enjoy the comfortable journey through the countryside up to Phnom Kulen
- The Phnom Kulen National Park and its refreshing waterfalls
- Visit the River of 1000 Lingas with its ancient symbols carved along a riverbed
- Pay respect to the reclining Buddha on the top of the mountain
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
