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Kampong Thom

Kampong Thom is a provincial town that can serve as a base for visiting Sambor Prei Kuk on an overland itinerary between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Plan the final transfer to the site from here and leave room for changes.

Kampong Thom
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What makes it special

  • A practical base for adding Sambor Prei Kuk to an overland route between Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.
Octagonal brick temple at Sambor Prei Kuk.
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Kampong Thom
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Kampong Thom

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Brick tower among forest at the Sambor Prei Kuk archaeological site.

Sambor Prei Kuk from Kampong Thom in Three Temple Groups

A day at Sambor Prei Kuk offers a way to approach ancient Ishanapura without reducing the visit to a succession of ruins: it is worth organizing the three main groups, planning the final leg from Kampong Thom carefully, and leaving time for a slower reading of the forest, brickwork and water.

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Profile updated: 02/10/2026