Udong Mountain

Oudong Mountain Travel ( $35.00 )

Prasat Nokor Vimean Sour

Oudong is once the capital of Cambodia from early 17th century until 1866, Oudong nowadays is a district of Kompong Spue Province.

Temples, stupas and other constructions are all dotted around three hills in Oudong, which provide some great views of the countryside. Oudong also houses a concrete replica of Angkor Wat called Prasat Nokor Vimean Sour. Oudong Mountain and hills are highlights of trips to Oudong from Phnom Penh. On the top of the mountain, we can get the natural fresh air, great whole view surrounded and see ancient stupas dedicated to kings and royal families. The largest hill is called Phnom Preach Reach Throap (Hill of the Royal Fortune); it is claimed that a King hid national treasure there during a war with the Thais in the 16th century. There a new stupa which also is a beautiful attraction, like Buddhist mausoleum, was designed according to traditional Khmer architecture and adorned with authentically reproduced Angkorian decoration.

The top of Phnom Udong

Oudong, the former royal capital, is located on top of Phnom Udong, about 40 km northwest of Phnom Penh. Temples, stupas and other constructions are all dotted around three hills in Oudong, which provide some great views of the countryside. We leave Phnom Penh in the morning by private vehicle for Preak Phnov, which is situated around 15km out of town. The local market here is our drop off point and here our professional mountainbikes are installed and ready for you to cycle a magnificent road to Oudong, the former Royal capital of Cambodia. The road is in great shape and passes many rural villages and Pagodas where we will have a stop and enjoy a small picnic.

Evening Meditation

 Sunset view of the Vipassana Dhura Buddhist Meditation Center from the top of Phnom Oudong. I was hoping the lights that they have running along the edges of the roofs would be lit, but it appears that only happens on festival days.