Outskirts of Phnom Penh – Neak Loeung & Preah Vihear Chan

Exploring the surrounding of Phnom Penh became a quest since now I had Bluey and no longer bound within tuk tuk range. Day tour options did not give me much insight on the sights to see around Phnom Penh hence I had to rely mostly on local recommendation to find the little things to see.

Naek Leong Bridge - Tsubasa Bridge 

Neak Loeung - South of Phnom Penh

Phanny was the main source of information .... one of the very very few tinder matches that was willing to indulge in all my questions. Digging for rare gems like unexplored by tourist, local sights was a bit tad hard to extract from locals as usual ... Phanny kept thinking there was nothing of value to enjoy sightseeing. Constant question was the key and even a teeny glimpse of hope that it would be worth visiting and I was off with Bluey to explore.

So onto Naek Leong, somewhere south of Phnom Penh there was a small little town that had a beautiful suspended bridge spanning across the mighty Mekong river. The town itself was small with some ornamental statue from the war probably. I took a ride around and within an hour it was time to head to the next point.

Naek Leong Bridge 

View of Naek Leong Town & the Mekong River 

The Soldier Monument of Naek Leong Town

Preah Vihear Chan Temple

A little temple on top a small hill. Quite a nice place for those having too much time in hand. The temple was cooling in the hot midday shaded well and hidden within the hill but still allowed a great view of countryside Cambodia. A flat plateau hence I could appreciate why these little mounds were scared and temples on top of small hills become a nice place to visit with love ones.

I did not take photos of people as it was rude, but truly Cambodia local sights, temples are dating ground as I watch couples after couples lounging around at every little corner in their own world.

Base of Preah Vihear Chan Temple 

Preah Vihear Chan Temple 

Traveled on : Mar 2019