Wat Veang Chas and Oudong Temple with Preah Chan Reachea Stupa

Enjoy the fantastic adventure day with our experienced tour guide to explore treasures of the Old Royal Palace, the former capital of Phnom Penh: Oudong and The Khmer King’s Stupa of the Preah Chan Reachea. These historical sites encapsulate centuries of devotion, resilience, and artistry, offering you an opportunity to connect with the country’s rich heritage. As both religious pagodas and historical temples, they continue to inspire reverence and curiosity, ensuring their place in Cambodia’s cultural legacy.

Tour code: #Longvek
City/region: Phnom Penh → Kampong Spue → Phnom Penh
Tour type: private, adventure, historical, sightseeing
Duration: 6-7 hours
Hassle: free, flexible
Available: daily (best period: November to February)
Advance booking: required
Tour required: all included

Detailed Itinerary

Our experienced tour guide and driver will be greeting you at 8.00am at hotel’s lobby then we’re heading out of the bustling Phnom Penh Capital to Phnom Oudong and The Old Royal Palace of Banteay Longvek which locates in Kampong Speu about 52km Northwest Phnom Penh. From there, we have a fully guided to explore the former Cambodia’s capital as well as deeply knowing the Khmer rich culture and civilization before the capital was moved to the present Phnom Penh Capital. The journey takes approx. an hour and a half, drives passing beautiful countryside dotting with palm trees and huge rice fields.

Mt Oudong and The Old Royal Palace or Longvek date to the 16th century along with interesting history and its massive Buddhist pagodas enhancing unique Khmer architectures. The former Royal Capital was ideally founded by King Srei Soryapor and its large, impressive stupas house several Cambodia’s King’s ashes while Wat Veang Chas or The Old Royal Palace served as the royal residence for King Ang Duong in the 19^th century. The emersed Wats or pagodas of Wat Veang Chas are truly impressive in terms of its Khmer style architecture that symbolizes the present Royal Palace, history and its tranquil water reservoir.

Stepping our feet in the base of Mt Oudong and admired by green jungle, we gently enjoy walking up the main stairway with around 500 steps to reach the summit where we take off our shoes to explore the surrounding that includes three magnificent stupas and other small temples whilst witnessing Oudong history from our tour guide and have a great breathtaking view before we continue to observe one of the well-known Khmer King’s stupas: Preah Chan Reachea Stupa and we wander around to see the ancient ruined complex adorned with a massive reclining Buddha statue made from sandstones.

By the time we return to Phnom Penh in the afternoon and if the time permits, we will spend a wonderful strolling at the intricately carved Wat Sowann Thamareach which is built following Angkor style.

Tour Prices are quoted in US dollar per person

1 Pax: $150.00
2 Pax: $80.00
3 Pax: $65.00
4 Pax: $55.00
5 Pax: $50.00
6 Pax: $45.00

Tour Included
› Experienced local English-speaking guide
› Pick up & drop off at your hotel in Phnom Penh
› Traveling in air conditioning car/minivan
› All entrance fees per program
› Tour activities and sightseeing per program
› Mineral bottled water & fresh wet tissues
Tour NOT Included
› Accommodation
› Travel insurance
› Meals, drinks and services are not mentioned
› Gratitude/tipping to guide and driver
Additional Information
Our local experienced English speaking guide

Our local tour guide is the most important part of the entire trip. He/she is the one who makes your day well worth a visit and will do his/her best to ensure you leaving Cambodia with a great experience and unforgettable. More importantly, we patiently commit and carefully reserve one of our top tour guides that has more than 10 years experienced in taking care of clients to see beautiful Cambodia as well as sharing lovely Cambodia’s culture and history, and he/she has friendly attitude, informative, knowledgeable, and advisable.

Transportation

Due to the distance, air conditioning vehicles are the best option, cool and comfortable while Tuk Tuk is not available for this trip.

*Payment: The booking is not required a deposit in advance. You will be paying in full amount (US dollar cash) on the touring day when our team picks you up at your hotel’s lobby. However, we require you to respectfully take responsibility to inform us at least 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you wish to cancel the booking.

*Dressing Code

Cambodia geographically stays in the tropical monsoon, its weather varies and annually brings wet and dry seasons, generally hot in during day time and a bit cooler at night, and in the early morning. You should wear whatever most comfortable but remember to dress appropriately to respect the locals and other religious sites; pagodas, temples and holy places. Clothes must cover your shoulders and knees when you wish to visit the top part at Angkor Wat, Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and when you go to meet Buddhist monks.