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Leave Phnom Penh for a full-day journey to Oudong: an easily walked royal hill with centuries-old stupas, a meditation retreat, and artisan villages. This practical guide covers what you’ll see, how to prepare, and the small customs that make the day smoother.
Leave Phnom Penh for a full-day journey to Oudong: an easily walked royal hill with centuries-old stupas, a meditation retreat, and artisan villages. This practical guide covers what you’ll see, how to prepare, and the small customs that make the day smoother.
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Operated by Tour East Cambodia · Oudong, Kandal Province
The van slips out of Phnom Penh before dawn and the city noises thin to the soft susurrus of rice fields. By the time you reach the base of Oudong, the hill’s stupa-capped ridgeline cuts a simple silhouette against the sky; steps climb like a patient invitation and the wind seems to carry the voices of centuries.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can manage multiple flights of stairs and short, steady climbs.
The tour covers about 40 km each way; expect roughly 1–1.5 hours of driving each direction depending on traffic.
The summit requires climbing several flights of stepped paths; it’s not technical but does involve sustained stair climbing—suitable for most fitness levels.
Lunch is typically at your own expense; guides will suggest local spots but plan to carry cash for food.
Many temple areas have steep steps and uneven ground; visitors with mobility limits should check with the operator about specific access or alternative viewpoints.
Oudong served as Cambodia’s royal capital in the 17th–19th centuries; the summit’s stupas memorialize past kings and royal families.
Visitors should avoid leaving offerings of food or plastic waste at temples; support local artisans rather than buying wood or animal-sourced items and respect rules at meditation centers.
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