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If you are looking for a chilled out day trip from Phnom Penh and don’t mind a bit of walking, head to Oudong for a spiritual day out amongst it’s stupas, shrines and temples. You will also be in for some magnificent views from Oudong hill. This was one of my last days in Cambodia, and one of my favourites!
Where is Oudong Geographically?
Oudong is a popular town in Cambodia, located in the north-western part of the Kampong Speu Province. Situated at the foothill of the mountain Phnom Udong, known as Phnom Preah Reach Troap, around 40 km northwest of the modern capital Phnom Penh, Udong was royal residence and Cambodia’s capital for around 250 years until 1866. A colossal royal necropolis of sovereigns of many centuries is scattered on top of the prominent intersected mountain, which runs from the northeast to the southeast.
Visiting Oudong Mountain
How to get to Oudong Mountain
Public buses and shared taxis travel to Oudong from Phnom Penh and cost just a couple of dollars each way. It takes about an hour to travel from the present-day capital to the preceding capital. You can also opt for a more convenient means of transportation, a tuk-tuk. The journey will take just over an hour, passing through rural areas and…
