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Phnom Kulen National Park

Siem Reap, Cambodia
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As featured in Daytrips from Siem Reap
Ranked #19 of 90 attractions in Siem Reap
Type: Religious Sites, Waterfalls, Mountains
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Traveller Description: Phnom Kulen, some 60 kilometers from Siem Reap, attracts locals to make the pilgrimage to pray at this holy site. While the $20 road toll/per person... more »
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Phuket, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

The temples at the mountain are beautiful and the waterfall is gorgeous and such a fun place for an afternoon dip in the water! So glad we visited.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

Stunning view of the valley from hilltop and impressive stone carved reclining Buddha make a trip to Phnom Kulen National Park something a bit different after touring all the temples. But be up for the drive....the roads are not paved and add a little rain and it becomes quite the adventure! Bring a picnic from town and you can enjoy... More

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Siem Reap, Cambodia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

Phnom Koulen is truly natural as the area is still of jungle & bushes. For some of those who are jungle & trek lovers, visit the site and enjoy the trek around this mountain area. Trip will end up at the waterfall and enjoy swimming after lunch. Angkor Destination Travel's team visited the site few days ago and got to... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

a bit of a hayl to get there but the road was good and nice scenery on the way , not much water at this time of the year but great views

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

if you have an extra day while visiting Siem Reap you should take this in. The road up this mountain is not easy. Be sure you are in an SUV or in a well equipped car. The carvings on the river bottom are quite interesting and ancient. The waterfall is fantastic. Be sure you hike down to the base of... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Visiting Mt Kulen was one of the highlights of my trip to Siem Reap. The reclining Buddha & activities of worship in Preah Ang Thom were a wonderful surprise, & had a profound effect on me. The carved bed if the River of a Thousand Lingas is exposed this time of year. The waterfall was a little gem, particularly the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

It is a long trip on rather hairy roads. Costs $20 for a ticket, which is not much but you pay less to see some really beautiful temples...You can see a river, then climb the steps to a reclining Buddha (a LOT of poor people and begging children). We then took a walk through a village and made it to... More

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

It was quite a let-down, especially because the drive there was quite long and the road is very bad, besides being one-way in the morning to get there and switches the other way in the afternoon. So even if you're done, you have to wait to get back on the road. The monastery and the atmosphere is lovely, but other... More

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Manila, Manila, Philippines
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Because of the many positive reviews I saw here in trip advisor, I was convinced that Phnom Kulen must be really worth seeing. However, what commentators here didn't state is that you will need to trail down (and go up) the water falls on a dangerous stairs made of wooden planks. Have I known this earlier, I definitely would not... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Great combination of a drive in the country & seeing an isolated temple, then wandering down to the waterfall where one could have a wonderful swim & get a free fish massage & then the Siem Reap river & the 1000 lingas - interesting

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