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Kandal - General Information
Province: Kandal
Area: 3,568sq km
Population: 1,204,946
Density: 301
District: 11
Commune: 148
Village: 1,087
Kandal is one of the smaller provinces of Cambodia. This province completely
surrounds, but does not include, the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. It’s capital
is Ta Khmau (lit. Black Grandfather) and is around 20km south of Phnom Penh.
The province is re-known for its ancient history. One of the major attractions
is Udong, which served as the former capital of Cambodia under several
sovereigns between 1618 and 1866. A number of kings, including King Norodom,
were crowned here. The most interesting things to see there, are: several Stupas,
some of them recently renewed, a huge 8m high reclining Buddha and the battered
Ta San Mosque on the smaller ridge.
As Kandal province isn’t far from Phnom Penh it is easily and quickly to enter,
even if it’s just a day trip. There is quite a bunch of places of interest such
as Ang Kor Chey Pagoda, which is located at Ban Tey Dek commune, Kean Svay
District with a total distance of 29km from Phnom Penh or 32,6km from Ta Khmao
by the National Road N0 1 (Phnom Penh-Svay Rieng province). You have to travel
along the National Road N0 1 from Phnom Penh or Ta Khmao to Kilometre 29 then
exceed about 50 metres, there is a gate at the right with a handwritten sign:
“Ang Kor Chey Pagoda”. If we enter by trail about 1,600m, we will reach the
entertainment centre. The pagoda is constructed with five peaks as the temple’s
peaks. Before reaching the pagoda, we need to pass over a 100-meter wooden
bridge; under the bridge, there is a big pond for keeping water during the dry
season.
Behind the pagoda you’ll see an artificial site located on the black hill
characterized as resident of Neak Mean Bon or King. It is said that the black
hill is a former palace, because they found ancient objects and equipment like
bowls and pots characterizing ancient features. Now, the black hill has been
organized and maintained by guards, because it relates to the belief in sacred
objects there. Nowadays, Angkor Chey pagoda has a lot of local visitors,
especially those, who cling to abstract belief; they go there to have themselves
sacredly watered. In addition, Ang Kor Chey pagoda is surrounded with beautiful
scenery offering cool shadows from the trees and a pleasant environment.
Source: Ministry of Tourism of the Kingdom of Cambodia |
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