Top Things to do in Kampong Thom
9 Things to Do in Kampong Thom That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Kampong Thom, Cambodia including Soban Teuk, Sambo Preykuk Temples, Santuk Silks, Spean Preah Toeus, phnom sontok, Prasat Yeai Poeun, Old Colonial Governers Mansion and Bat Colony, Bronze Lake, Stung Sen River.
Restaurants in Kampong Thom
1. Soban Teuk
Overall Ratings
5 based on 47 reviews
We only work by reservation and can accommodate up to 12 people. Our English is not perfect but we can communicate. This activity is not suitable for young children or under the responsibility of their parents. Recommended age as minimum passenger 7/8 years. RULES IN CASE ONLY ON SITE DIRECTLY R/$ We are a Franco / Khmer couple and offer scooter rides with or without drivers to explore the rice fields of our region and Phnom Santuk, the sacred mountain with the opportunity to meet monks, venerable and participate if you Want to some of their religious practices, our continuous visit with stone cutters and traditional Khmer Krama maker. Discovery of the peasant life, meeting with the inhabitants in remote places of the mass tourism. Organization of visit of SOMBOR PREI KUK UNESCO site We have very comfortable Cambodian accommodations and a hearty table of Khmer, French and fusion of the two. We make our own bread, cheese and jams.
Reviewed By Fotografo007 - Santa Rosa,California
Soban Teuk is a lovely oasis near Kampong Thom. The private, individual bungalows are well designed and constructed. The meals in the restaurant are delicious, with homemade bread and cheese that will keep you coming back for more! The friendly owners, Rico and Kunthy will make your visit comfortable and unforgettable. They also offer tours to explore the picturesque countryside. Not to be missed...
2. Sambo Preykuk Temples
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By ZacharyMarret
This is a collection of ancient temples, built even before the more famous ruins in Angkor. The temples themselves are much smaller and less impressive than those at Angkor, but there are some interesting sites (such as the lion statues at Prasat Tao) and some really beautiful scenes (like the occasional tree growing around and over a crumbling wall). Because the temples are so old, they'll be a fresh sight even if you've already seen most of the ones around Siem Reap.
They're a few hours away from both Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, so they're likely out of your way, but if you have an interest in old temples they're still worth a day trip.
3. Santuk Silks
Overall Ratings
5 based on 22 reviews
Weaving quality silk products we aim to be a sustainable business to help improve the lives of our workers. Santuk Silks is the perfect stop to explore the ancient art of silk production and weaving. From silk worm through to beautiful hand weaved silk scarves created in a peaceful Khmer farm setting. Enjoy delicious Khmer food and refreshments. Silk products are available for purchase.
Reviewed By Merilyn_S_12 - Darwin, Australia
Well, we had a pit stop here on our way down to the floating village, and on our very long drive to Siem Reap.
Firstly, I was pleasantly surprised how western the toilets were, but it went downhill from there. Met the american boss dude, who in my mind, was clearly taking advantage of the cambodian women, and I would not call this responsible tourism. He didn't speak the language, and made points about they have to work to fund his retirement. I didn't leave with knowing how silk is really made, and was taking aback about how he touched the cambodian women inappropriately on their shoulders etc (which is faux pas in Cambodia).
The women there made us a beautiful lunch, and I couldn't complain about that, but personally I felt that the few women that he did have working there were being full taken advantage of by their american boss.
As a result of his sexist patronising attitude towards the women I refused to buy a scarf, which I would have had I felt that the money would have gone direct back to them. It's this attitude by westerners in these countries that makes me angry and hurt for the locals.
AS a result of this experience by this american man I will NOT be going back.
4. Spean Preah Toeus
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Robsta75 - London, United Kingdom
Very impressive bridge. Seemed to be in the middle of nowhere, we stopped at it on our way from Kampog Thom to Siem Reap. There isn't much else around it but the bridge itself is worth stopping at if you are passing by.
5. phnom sontok
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By SuzannahA - Gympie, Australia
809 steps to the top but it is so worth it! We were the only tourists there and it was stuffed full of glorious temples, statues, carvings and even monkeys!
I really could not believe the quality and quantity of buildings up here, as I say so worth the climb up.
On the way here we got our tuk tuk driver to take us to Santuk Silks where you can see silk woven. It is right on the way and well worth a stop.
6. Prasat Yeai Poeun
Overall Ratings
4 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By donnoel - Hartford, Connecticut
This is a series of temples built a century or two before Angkor Wat -- of bricks rather than sandstone, although probably a design model. Some superb examples of jungle taking over manmade structures; huge trees envelop some towers. But it's a forty-five minute drive off the main road, half of that on badly-graded unpaved roads. We were driving from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh, so it was not too long a diversion. But I wouldn't recommend going out of your way to see it.
7. Old Colonial Governers Mansion and Bat Colony
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Raymond W - Chengdu, China
The bats seem to be getting all the love here, but this governor's mansion is the finest piece of colonial architecture that side of Siem Reap and Kampong Cham. It ought to be renovated (minimally) and turned into a museum. This could be wonderful it had a collection of sculptures from nearby Sambor Prei Kuk, along with some exhibits on the history of the region during the French era. In the meantime, it has a certain seedy appeal as a home to squatters that once housed a governor. (The bats are also a delight).
8. Bronze Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7 reviews
Zip line, water zip line, water game, mechanical bull, kiddy pool, playground, driving range, bumper boat, water slide and biking.
9. Stung Sen River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Richard M - Kampong Thom, Cambodia
Spending an hour or two on the Stung Sen in the afternoon is a delight. Kids swimming and playing, farmers bringing their cattle and buffalo down the waters edge to swim, drink and wash, locals bathing and fisherman hauling in their nets from little wooden canoes. It's a real slice of heartland Cambodia.
The river itself is the longest tributary to the Tonle Sap, so exploring the full length from Northern Preah Vihear all the way to it's mouth at Phat Sanday probably won't be possible for most visitors. We took a boat from the Old Market down to Phat Sanday over four or five hours and stayed in a floating village the night, before returning the next day. One of the local drivers charged us $150 for the full return trip. I took my Dad and he loved it. For those with less time, Sambor Village Hotel offers shorter 1 -3 hour trips to the boat temple at Sampou Meas Sampou Prak, or you can simply watch the activity of boat traders at the old market from the park across the river or take a walk or a bike along the roads that follow the river through local villages.
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