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  Phnom Penh: Nearby Destinations  
  Your guesthouse or hotel as well as travel agencies can arrange a taxi/bus tickets to the following destinations. Many of the destinations can be reached by Ho Wah Genting bus. Tel: 023 210 359. These reasonably comfortable air-con buses leave from the southwest corner of the Central Market at regular intervals.
  
  Near Phnom Penh
 
 

Kien Svay (Koki)

Thirty minutes east of Phnom Penh on Route #1. Hundreds of stilted wooden picnic platforms line the shore and float on the edge of a lake (Koki Beach). Rent a mat and snack on a variey of local delicacies. More for the locals than foreign visitors. Buses depart 8 times per day from the Ho Wah Genting station. 5000 R.		  
 

Oudong

About an hour west of Phnom Penh, just off Route #5, lay the hills of the abandoned royal city, Oudong. Oudong was the capital of Cambodia from the early 17th century until 1866 when the capital was moved to Phnom Penh. Several temples, stupas and other structures cover three hills. the walk up the hill provides an excellent countryside view. There are stupas containing the remains of several Cambodian kings including King Monivong (1927-1941) and King Ang Duong (1845-1859). The earliest structure is from the 13th century. These hills were also the site of some of the Khmer Rouge's moost prolonged resistance against the encroaching Vietnamese army in 1979. For something completely different, take a side trip to 'Prasat Nokor Vimean Sour', a concrete, undyly ornate, semi-replica of Angkor Wat built circa 1998. Buses depart for Oudong every hour minutes from the Ho Wah Genting Station. 30000 R. 		 
 

Phnom Chisor

On the top of Phnom Chisor sit some very nicely preserved 10th/11th century temple ruins. The 503 steps to the top of the hill make for a fairly vigorous climb but the quality of the ruins and the amazing view of the countryside make the climb worth it. shared taxis: about $8 per person. Often combined with a stop at Tonle Bati. Buses depart for Takeo every hour from the Ho Wah Genting station. Get off at Prasat Neang Khmau or the 52 km road marker and take a motodup to the base of the hill.
 
 
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Phnom Da/Angkor Borei

Angkor Borei is a town in the area of several ruins and archaeological digs. The area has been continuously inhabited for at least 2500 years and has yielded artifacts dating from the Funan period (4th/5th century and Chenla (8th century, during the Chenla period, under Bahavavarman. The prasat ruins of Phnom Da on top of the hill are 11th century C.E. Angkorian era constructed under King Rudravarman. Note the carvings on the lintels and the unusual north-facing entrance. There is a small museum in Angkor Borei displaying some of the artifacts from the area.
 
 

Prasat Neang Khmau

TTwo small Angkorian era temples built in the 10th century C.E. under King Jayavarman IV. The temple complex is named after Neang Khmau, 'Black Lady', whose statue is located in front of the temples. The nearby modern era pagoda sits on the site of a third temple ruin. Buses depart for Takeo every hour from the Ho Wah Genting station. Get off near the 51 km road marker.
 
 

Prek Leap

OOnly a few ninutes away from Phnom Penh, Prek Leap begins just on the other side of the Chruoy Changvar Bridge (Route #6A) where scores of restaurants line the road, most serving Khmer and Chinese fare. A couple of kilometers further several little roadside corn on the cob stands and picnic platforms sit along the side of the road, catering primarily to the locals.
 
 
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Tonle Bati/Ta Prohm

Tonle Bati is a lake and popular picnic spot for the locals - bamboo picnic stands and mats by the water. On the road to Tonle Bati there are two Angkorian era temples, Ta Prohm and Yeay Peau, both of which offer some interesting bas-reliefs in fairly good condition. Both temples were built under Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century during the same period that bayon and Angkor Thom in Siem Reap were constructed. Often combined with a visit to Phnom Chisor a bit further down Route #2. The turn off road to the Tonle Bati area in near the 35 km road marker. Buses depart for Takeo every hour from the Ho Wah Genting station. Get off at Tonle Bati and take a motodup to the temples.