Wat Vihear Kuk


Wat Vihear Kuk, Kratie is one of the popular sightseeing destinations in the colorful Cambodian town. Kratie is the capital of the province of the same name. You will find here picturesque landscapes and ancient structures worth visiting. Kratie being relatively remote and less touristy, you will have a quiet and relaxing vacation here. The town of Kratie is located by the Mekong River. A group of rare Irrawaddy Dolphins are found in this stretch of river. You can spend some refreshing time here visiting the fascinating tourist attractions in Kratie. Make it a point to include the Wat Vihear Kuk, Kratie in your itinerary for a memorable experience.

Wat Vihear Kuk in Kratie is located 36 kilometers from the provincial town. It will take you approximately an hour and half to travel to this place. Wat Vihear Kuk is included among the historical sites and buildings of the town. The structure is located at Sambor Village in the district of the same name. Here, close to the building, you will find the famous 100 Column Pagoda. East of the 100 Column Pagoda you will find a narrow track leading to a smaller pagoda. This is the Wat Vihear Kuk, Kratie. You can ask the young monks nearby of the history of the structure to know of the background of the structure and the place. The grimy and ruined structure has been here for ages. It makes for a good sightseeing destination. There are present inside the building many roughly drawn paintings.

Find Out More Related Tours

Sa Ang Mountain

Sa Ang Mountain

Phnom Sa Ang or Sa Ang Mountain is located in Saang Phnom commune, 23 ...

More Detail
Independence Beach

Independence Beach

Independence Beach gets its name from the deserted hulk of the 7 -storey ...

More Detail
Phnom Bak

Phnom Bak

Phnom Bak and Phnom Chenh Chiang are the natural and cultural resort ...

More Detail
Kork Beng Temple

Kork Beng Temple

Kork Beng Temple is located in Wat Prasat Chey Preuk on Kork Beng Village, ...

More Detail
Phnom Chisor Temple

Phnom Chisor Temple

At the top of Phnom Chisor (Chisor Mountain) sits some very nicely ...

More Detail
Phnom Kraol Cultural Resort

Phnom Kraol Cultural Resort

The Phnom Kraol Cultural Resort is located in Orayes Village, Sre Sangkom ...

More Detail