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Siem Reap

Siem Reap serves as a base for a day trip devoted almost entirely to Koh Ker. The excursion depends on road conditions, transport and allowing enough time to explore the site’s widely spread temple groups.

Siem Reap
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  • A starting point for a day trip focused on Koh Ker.
Siem Reap
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Siem Reap

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Stepped Prasat Prang pyramid in the Prasat Thom complex, Koh Ker.

Koh Ker, a Khmer capital to explore at your own pace and with transport

Koh Ker is not a single-temple visit: it is a former dispersed capital, with a central pyramid, outlying sanctuaries and a circuit that requires transport planning.

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Profile updated: 25/09/2026