Sambor Travel Guide
Situated in the center of Cambodia along the Mekong River, the small town of Sambor, which is home to some spectacular temples and pagodas, is a popular tourist destination.
- Worth It?
- If traveling in the region then Sambor is worth checking out for a few days, especially for history buffs.
- What to Do
- check out the various temples and pagodas, take river boat trips along the Mekong.
- Best Time to Go
- during the cool dry season from December to March.
- How Long?
- A few days are sufficient to see everything.
- Trivia
- New Year is celebrated for nine days from 13th of April until the 21st of April each year; one day for each of the pagodas built by King Chan Reachea.
The most common way to arrive at Sambor is by road from nearby Kampong Thom by bus, private taxi or self-riding on a hired motorcycle. Transport is available from the border town with Vietnam of Prey Pnov, with buses and taxis waiting on the Cambodian side.
The main attraction of Sambor is the numerous ancient temples and pagodas, some of which were built in the 11th century. Guided tours are a great way to see the Cambodian culture and learn of the interesting history of the town.
Travel to Sambor - Getting There
The road leading to Sambor from Kampong Thom is fairly rough and bumpy and during the wet season there are problems with mud resulting in vehicles becoming stuck. From Kampong Thom the journey takes approximately 3 hours by car. Traveling from Phnom Penh is possible by car, bus or boat and takes upward of 12 hours.
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