Phnom Kulen National Park

The protected area spans 37,500 hectares of tropical forests, hosting ancient sandstone formations, cascading waterfalls, and numerous archaeological sites along mountain slopes.

Established in 1993, this mountain sanctuary holds significance as the location where King Jayavarman II declared independence and founded the Khmer Empire in 802 CE.

The riverbed at Kbal Spean contains over 1000 carved lingas, religious symbols representing divine energy, created during the classical period of Khmer art.

Visitors can reach the park through organized tours from Siem Reap city, with the dry season between November and April offering optimal conditions.

The mountain streams flow over carved stone blocks in the riverbed, naturally purifying water that subsequently irrigates the plains of Angkor.

Location: ស្រុកបន្ទាយស្រី

Inception: 1993

Address: Phnom Kulen, Cambodia

GPS coordinates: 13.60620,104.09570

Latest update: May 12, 2025 14:13