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- 🏞️ The Viewpoint (Phnom Kulen)
- 🌊 Linga (River of a Thousand Lingas)
- 🙏 Big Reclining Buddha (Preah Ang Thom)
- 💦 Holy Waterfall (Phnom Kulen Waterfall)
- 🏘️ Kampong Phluk Floating Village
- 🌅 Tonle Sap Sunset
Overview
Located on Phnom Kulen mountain, this viewpoint offers a stunning, panoramic vista of the surrounding Siem Reap countryside. From this high elevation, you can see the lush jungle stretching out for miles, often with a clear view of the landscape below. It’s a popular spot for tourists to take photos and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.
Linga (River of a Thousand Lingas) Located at Phnom Kulen, the “River of a Thousand Lingas” is an extraordinary archaeological site. Beneath the surface of a small river, ancient carvings of lingas (phallic symbols representing the Hindu god Shiva) are etched into the sandstone riverbed. Alongside these, you’ll find carvings of Hindu deities like Vishnu and Brahma, as well as various animals. These carvings were created to bless the river’s water before it flowed down to the plains, where it irrigated the rice fields of the Khmer Empire.
Big Buddha Reclining (Preah Ang Thom) Situated on the highest point of Phnom Kulen, this is a very significant religious site. The main attraction is a massive, reclining Buddha statue carved out of a giant sandstone boulder. The statue, known as Preah Ang Thom, is a place of pilgrimage for Cambodians who come to pray and offer incense. The site is a serene and spiritual location, often surrounded by offerings and the scent of burning incense.
Holy Waterfall (Phnom Kulen Waterfall) This is a beautiful two-tiered waterfall located within the Phnom Kulen National Park. The lower tier is a wide, powerful cascade that flows into a large natural pool, perfect for swimming and cooling off. The upper tier is smaller but equally picturesque. The waterfall is considered a sacred site by locals, who believe the water has purifying properties. The surrounding area is a popular picnic spot for families and tourists.
Kampong Phluk is a unique and fascinating floating village located on the Tonle Sap Lake. The village is characterized by houses built on towering stilts that can be up to 10 meters high. During the wet season, the lake’s water level rises dramatically, immersing the stilts and giving the impression that the houses are floating. During the dry season, the water recedes, revealing the stilted structures. The village is home to a community of fishermen and is also known for its “flooded forest,” a mangrove ecosystem that can be explored by boat.
Tonle Sap Sunset Experiencing a sunset over the Tonle Sap Lake is a truly memorable event. The vast expanse of the lake provides an unobstructed view of the sun as it dips below the horizon. As the day ends, the sky often transforms into a brilliant palette of oranges, pinks, and purples, casting a beautiful glow over the water. A sunset cruise on the lake offers the best vantage point to witness this stunning natural spectacle.
Tour Schedules
- ✅ Hotel Pick-Up: 07:50 AM
- ✅ Tour Departure: 08:30 AM
- ✅ Drop-Off: 07:00 PM
Tour Included Services
- ✅ Professional English-speaking tour guide
- ✅ Transportation with experienced driver (A/C Minivan & Minibus)
- ✅ Krama souvenir
- ✅ Cool bottled water & refreshing towels
- ✅ Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- ✅ Restaurant lunch (vegetarian options available) + palm cake snack
Excluded
- ❌ Kulen Entrance Ticket – $20 per person
- ❌ Kompong Phluk Ticket + Big Boat – $15 per person
- ❌ Small Boat (Mangrove Forest) – $5 per person
- ❌ Soft drinks (unless mentioned
- ❌ Personal expenses
- ❌ Travel insurance
Itinerary
1. View Point (Valley View, Phnom Kulen) A scenic stop with sweeping panoramas of lush forests and distant mountain ranges. It’s a great place to breathe in fresh air, take photos, and appreciate the untouched beauty of Phnom Kulen National Park.
2. River of a Thousand Lingas A shallow, sacred river with ancient sandstone carvings of lingas (Hindu fertility symbols) and other motifs right on the riverbed. These 09th–10th century carvings were believed to bless the flowing water for fertility and prosperity downstream.
3. Big Reclining Buddha One of Cambodia’s largest reclining Buddha statues, carved directly into the rock atop Kulen Mountain. It’s a revered pilgrimage site with a peaceful atmosphere, incense offerings, and sweeping views nearby.
4. Holy Waterfall A two-tiered waterfall, both scenic and spiritual, where locals and visitors bathe or splash in the cool waters for blessings. In the rainy season, the flow is powerful and misty; in the dry season, it becomes calmer and more swim-friendly.
5. Kampong Phluk A fascinating floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake, where houses stand high on stilts to withstand seasonal floods. You can see everyday life on the water, from fishing boats to floating markets.
6. Tonle Sap Sunset The day ends on the open waters of Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake. As the sun sets, the sky transforms into brilliant shades of gold, orange, and purple, mirrored by the gentle waves—perfect for photos and quiet reflection.
- 🗣️ Language: English
- 📅 Departure: Everyday
- ⏰ Start Time: 08:30 AM
- 🏨 Hotel Pick-Up & Drop off: Included
Important Informations
Know Before You Go:
- 🎟️ Phnom Kulen Mountain Pass: $20 per person (is not included). The tour guide will take you buy at Kulen mountain office in Siem Reap city on your day tour.
- 🚤 Boat Ride: The Kompong Phluk big boat trip $15 per person (is not included). A small boat ride through the mangrove forests $5 per person (is not included)
- 🏨 Hotel Pick-Up: Included in your tour, Please wait in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before pick-up. Pick-up time: 07:50 A
- 👥 Group Size: Limited to 15 participants for a more personal experience from our guide.
- 🏞️ Phnom Kulen: Waterfall Bring a towel if you want to swim. You’ll have 1 hour to enjoy the pools.
- 🍲 Lunch Included: at a comfortable restaurant (around 2:00 PM). You may order from the menu, including vegetarian Khmer options. It not a picnic (because don’t have clean water, WC, and food choice).
- 🌦 Weather Note: The waterfall flow varies by season—stronger during the rainy season, calmer in the dry season.
What to Bring:
- 🦟 Insect repellent
- ☀️ Sunscreen
- 👒 Sun hat
- 👟 Comfortable shoes
- 🧖 Towel (for swimming at the waterfall)
Not Allowed:
- 🚫 Pets
- 🚫 Wheelchairs (not accessible)
- 🚫 Giving money to children
Cancellation Policy
- ✅ 24 hours or more before departure: Free of charge
- ❌ Less than 24 hours: 70% charged
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❌ Less than 12 hours: 100% charged
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