Phnom Udong
Description
Phnom Udong or Udong Mountain has a location in Psar Dek and Phnom Bat communes, Ponhea Leu district, about 41 kilometers north of Phnom Penh. The road to Udong is clearly marked, and the distance along this road to the former city is less than 4 kilometers. All you need to know about that There are three names for this hill: Phnom Udong, Phnom Preah Reach Troap, and Phnom Edthareus. The site includes the summits of five hills: Chetdei, Trai Treung, Chetdei Kampul Buon, Preah Ang Chol Nipean, and Ariya Kasaks. Chetdy and Trai Treung summits are the same height. The area of Phnom Udong is about 1,500 meters by 700 meters from the east to the west.
Good to know about Phnom Udong?
Phnom Udong is the one of Mountain there are many histories which are Udong was home to several kings when it served as the Cambodian capital between of the year 1618 and 1866. In addition, it offers more than an exhibit of ancient history. At the top of the stairs on the left lies the city's most impressive structure, Vihear Preah Edthareus, the sanctuary of the 18 cubit Buddha, retains the scars of heavy strafing inflicted in face-to-face firefights between Khmer Rouge, Lon Nol, and American troops in the 1970s. The eight huge columns of the shrine rise into the sky, the roof they once supported was destroyed when Khmer Rouge forces blew up the temple in 1977. The arm and part of one side of a huge Buddha remain, and his face has placed at the foot of the pedestal and a modern shrine built around it.
How to get to Udong Mountain?
Discover the magnificent Oudong, former Royal Capital of Cambodia. One of the best day trips from Phnom Penh, Oudong Mountain has a series of temples and stupas in the picturesque scenery. Its height makes gives the most amazing views of the Cambodian plains, with the city of Phnom Penh on the horizon. Most travelers are going there by a full-day tour at a price 65$ what is including? There are including Hotel pick up entry ticket for Oudong (2 $ per person) Water. Detail for booking tour to Udong mountain
Thing to do at Phnom Udong Phnom Udong is also the most popular place to visiting by a local tourist on publish holiday and there are many of menus food selling so there is the best place to enjoy time freely to eat of the view surrounding countryside from the entire ridge are breathtaking, and the silence casts an air of serenity over the battleground of a war long past, Moreover, Udong Mountain is the popular place for tourist to exploring for a day trip.
