O Pha Ong Temple (ប្រាសាទអូផ្អុង)

O Pha Ong Temple is an ancient Khmer temple located on Kulen Mountain. It was built during the reign of King Jayavarman II, mainly using bricks as construction material. The temple is surrounded by beautiful natural forests, which add to its charm. 

The temple is about 59.5 km from Siem Reap Town. To get there, you start from the provincial hall and follow Apsara Road, then turn left after about 4.5 km to join the National Road 67. Continue for approximately 23.5 km, then turn right for about 2 km to reach the Kulen Mountain roundabout. From there, drive up the mountain for about 26 Km, then turn right for another 2 Km to arrive at O Pha Ong Temple. 

On Kulen Mountain, there are several other temples such as Damrei Krab Temple, Thmor Dab Temple, Neak Ta Temple, and many more, all of which were also built during the reign of King Jayavarman II. Most of these temples were made of bricks, face east, stand on brick platforms, and are surrounded by brick walls. 

A special feature of the O Pha Ong Temple is an eight-sided sandstone pillar built in the Kulen Style. This pillar is considered a prototype of Kulen Style architecture. Today, it is preserved at the National Museum in Phnom Penh.

O Pha-ong temple

O Pha-Ong Temple in Siem Reap Province

Go to O Pha-Ong Temple on Kulen Mountain