Full-Day Discover Oudong Mountain-Former Capital City & Phnom Penh City Tours
Travel by private vehicle over scenic to Cambodia’s former capital, Oudong, about 39km from Phnom Penh. The ride passes rural villages, local pagodas, and scenic rice paddies before reaching the main hill of Oudong. On the way, visit a family that is producing palm sugar at their house.Then, climb the stairs to the top of Oudong Mountain and enjoy magnificent views over the plains below. Your guide will explain the history of the area and its buildings the religious culture of Cambodia. On the way back to Phnom Penh stop to visit the village of Kompong Luong, famous for its silverwork. After arrived to Phnom Penh, see Wat Phnom Duan Penh where is the latest capital city of Phnom Penh City. Then, move to Royal Palace where is the residence of Royal family and next to Silver Pagoda. At the last stop, go to see the largest Independence Monument of Cambodia and also the Statue of Father King Norodom Sihanouk. At the end, your tour guide will drop you at your hotel and say "Good Bye".
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Full-Day Discover Oudong Mountain-Former Capital City & Phnom Penh City Tours
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Udong Mountain
Oudong in Cambodia: the stupa that was built in 2002 by King Norodom Sihanouk atop the hill of Oudong. New Preah Sakyamoni Chedi that houses a relic of Buddha. Oudong has been the capital city of Cambodia for nearly 250 years before the King moved to Phnom Penh in 1866. During that period of time, the territory of Cambodia remained coveted by the two powerful neighboring countries: Thailand and Vietnam. It passed in turn under the control of the one and the other. This was a black period in the history of the Khmer Kingdom. More than 20 Khmer Kings reigned in Oudong. In the mid-19th century, King Ang Duong attempted to extricate the country from poverty. He built canals, bridges and hundreds of pagodas in the region of Oudong. Fearing a definitive splitting of his country in favor of its two neighbors, the King requested the protection of France.
Phnom Udong
Climb the stairs to the top of Oudong Mountain and enjoy magnificent views over the plains below. Your guide will explain the history of the area and its buildings as well as the religious culture of the Cambodian people. Take your time to soak in the magnificent views over the plains below. After the short trekking enjoy a traditional Khmer lunch at a picnic hut on the foot of the hill.
Preah Sakyamoni Chedi
On the slopes of the sacred hill, there are various shrines and statues of Buddha. They have been severely damaged or completely destroyed at the time of the Khmer Rouge in 1977. Subsequently, a few reconstructions have been made. At the foot of the hill, there is also a memorial containing bones of some victims of the Khmer Rouge. Chinthes protect access to the sacred hill. The Oudong hill is also a place where people from Phnom Penh like to come and picnic on weekends. Several picnic areas are located at the foot of the hill. In the region, not far from Tonle Sap, some villages specialize in making jewelry. This is a result of the past presence of the royal court in Oudong.
Inclusions
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
- All Entrance Fee Are Mentioned In The Program
- Private Comfortable/AC Transportation
- Cold Bottle Of Water During Your Trip
- Hand Cold Tower During The Trip
- Private English Speaking Tour Guide
- Lunch and drinks are not clearly mentioned
- Personal Expend
- Surcharge For Special Request On Drinks And Meals
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please kindly be ready at 7:50AM at your hotel lobby for starting tour at 8:00AM, and at 8:20AM for starting tour at 8:30AM.
