Kampong Cham is one of the major sought after destination of Cambodia. Of all the tourist attractions in Cambodia, Kampong Cham receives a huge numbers of travelers every year. It is one of the most famous provinces situated at the east of Cambodia. Kampong Cham is regarded as the third largest city of Cambodia, however its tourism is getting developed day by day. Kampong Cham has the appeal of a colonial French charisma and a real ‘western United States feeling’. Thus, tourists love to visit the Kampong Cham for its relaxed ambiance and picturesque charm. Kampong Cham has few temples and other spots with majestic ambiance to see. However, there are lot more things to do in this place.
The Angkorian temple, which dates back to 11th century, is a fine example of Angkor architecture. You can also see some mausoleums in Kampong Cham that remains open to the travelers. These mausoleums house hips of bones and skulls dating back to Khmer Rouge's genocidal reign. Inside one of the structures, extensive wall paintings can be seen. These paintings portray the methods of torture and implementations after death along with scenes of paradise and the afterlife.
The Bamboo Bridge and Koh Paen are some renowned sightseeing spots of Kampong Cham. The Bamboo Bridge and Koh Paen are situated a few blocks south to the bridge traversing the Mekong. The Bamboo Bridge is a concrete bamboo construction built in Koh Paen Island along the Mekong. On the other part of Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham, you will find some traditional Cham and Khmer villages.
At the west of the Kampong Cham, you can see a pair of mountains including temples at the top of them. The mountain of Pros is actually a tedious crest that is around 30 meters high. You can also see a series of temples on the highest part of hillock including the centerpiece of five-pagoda temple.
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