Localisation

250 km to the North East of Siemreap
Near the current Thai border

Style

Angkorian Period – About 100 years before Angkor Wat

Construction - Inauguration

Unveiling in 1037

Initiator

Roi Suryavarman II (1113 – 1150)

Dedication

Hindu - Shiva

Visit

1 day, including a 2 hours climbing…

Caracteristics

• The temple has the most remarkable setting of all the natural sites in Cambodia
• Perched high on a cliff edge of the Dangrek Escarpment overlooking Cambodia some 600 metres below.

Comments
 

• Located in the northern most tip of Cambodia this temple was not accessible until October 2003.
• Still difficult to reach, Preah Vihear is the most impressive one even after having seen all the majors Khmer temples. The giant nagas are the eternel gardians of this magic place.
• For the adventurers, I will organise an unforgettable night on the spot.