Oudong Cambodia
Cambodia
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AmaWaterways (146 Cruises)
AmaDara
82 Cruises
AmaMaya
64 Cruises
| 1 February | 8 days | One-way from Saigon to Siem Reap |
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| 15 February | 8 days | One-way from Saigon to Siem Reap |
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Emerald Waterways (1000 Cruises)
Emerald Harmony
499 Cruises
Emerald Liberte
499 Cruises
Scenic Cruises (220 Cruises)
Scenic Spirit
220 Cruises
| 27 July | 23 days | One-way from Hanoi to Siem Reap |
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| 27 July | 24 days | One-way from Hanoi to Siem Reap |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the surrounding countryside, on the bank of the Tonle Sap. The former royal city is not on the river: a transfer takes you to the hill through rice paddies and sugar palms.
It was the royal capital from the early 17th century until the mid-19th, before the court moved to Phnom Penh. Its stupas hold the ashes of several Khmer sovereigns.
Yes. A staircase rises under the frangipani trees to the summit stupas, about fifteen minutes of climbing, steep in places and without continuous shade. That is the point to weigh before booking the excursion.
The climb to the hill of stupas and the view over the plain are the heart of the outing. The Vipassana Dhura meditation centre at the foot of the hill rounds it out, and several itineraries add a stop at Kampong Tralach on the way back.
The Cambodian plain as far as the eye can see, gridded with deep green crops and dotted with stilt villages and palm groves. On a clear day the view reaches far towards the river.
A large complex of ornate pavilions at the foot of the hill where saffron-robed monks continue a very much living contemplative tradition. It is one of the high places of Cambodian Buddhism, visited by pilgrims from across the country.
Shoulders and knees covered in the sanctuaries; a light scarf helps. Bring sturdy shoes and water for the climb.
Cambodian riel and US dollars, in small bills, useful for a fresh coconut or an offering at the summit. No card payment on site.
Morning. The light is softer on the stupas and the countryside, and the heat of the climb stays manageable. Photographers gain twice over.
No, and you should not expect the same scale. Oudong has neither the crowds nor the grandeur of Angkor: a sacred hill, royal ashes, rice fields. That modesty is precisely what moves visitors.
