Oudong
ឧដុង្គ
The former royal capital of Cambodia, about 40 km north of Phnom Penh, where stupas of past kings line a ridge, and the summit offers views over the plains and rice fields.
Oudong was the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia from 1618 to 1866, before the court moved to Phnom Penh. Today the site is mainly on a long, narrow hill, where the relic stupas of several kings line the ridge. The largest is said to contain a relic of the Buddha. At the foot of the hill is a newly built golden Buddhist stupa. The climb involves several hundred steps, with beggar children and vendors along the way. From the top you can see rice paddies and palm trees across the plains. A hired car from Phnom Penh takes about 1 hour, and Oudong is often combined with the village at its base or with Koh Dach in a day trip.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Koh Dach (Silk Island)
- Wat Phnom
- Phnom Penh Night Market
- Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
- Orussey Market
- Mekong & Tonle Sap Sunset Cruise
- National Olympic Stadium
- Wat Ounalom