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Preah Vihear is located near Svay Chrum Village, Kan Tout Commune, in Choam Ksan District. It stands o¬n the edge of the Dang Rek mountain range that straddles the Thai border. Preah Vihear mountain is 800m by 400m, and is very steep o¬n the Cambodian side, but slopes gently towards Thailand.

TRAVEL

No buses are available to Preah Vihear Province, though shared taxis do run o¬n the arduous road between Kompong Thom and T'bang Menchey. There are three ways to get to Preah Vihear:
From Cambodia: the ancient road through Svay Chrum is now open to tourists and at Dang Rek mountain there is a stairway leading to the crest of the hill. The second way, also from Cambodia, is via Road C1 which was constructed by the Khmer Rouge.

The third way is from Thailand. There is now a crossing close to the temple o¬n the Thai side of the border, making it accessible from Bangkok. Leave your passport at the border for the duration of your visit. The temple can be reached by crossing the Cambodia-Thai border from Ubon Ratchantani Province in Thailand.

Nowadays, most local people and vendors ascend the mountain by Road C1 because it is easier.

BONEY & BANKING

Bring all the money you will need with you, as it is not possible to withdraw, exchange or change money in Preah Vihear town.