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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Preah Vihear

Sra Em, Cambodia

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 88 2026
Preah Vihear

A Hindu temple complex on a cliff in the Dangrek Mountains of northern Cambodia, overlooking the plain below. Visitors walk an 800-metre axis of sanctuaries linked by pavements and staircases, with views south over the plain.

Highlights

  • Cliff edge viewpoint
  • Long north-south axis
  • Stone sanctuaries and staircases

Good to know

  • Ticket office at the foot of the mountain
  • Pickup truck or scooter up the steep road
  • Bring water, walking takes time

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