Prasat Chrey — Sambor Prei Kuk

Description

Prasat Chrey, also written Chrei or Chhrey, is the N18 / M17 shrine in the Sambor Prei Kuk landscape. Its tree-covered brick structure is a distinctive small stop on a guided temple walk.

Other Cambodian temples share the name Chrey, including sites in Siem Reap. This guide concerns the Sambor Prei Kuk shrine only; their photographs, coordinates and histories are not interchangeable.

How to Get There

Take a Phnom Penh–Siem Reap bus or minivan and get off in Kampong Thom, or drive along National Road 6. Continue to countryside destinations by car or local road transport.

For Prasat Chrey — Sambor Prei Kuk, continue toward N18 / M17 shrine, Sambor Prei Kuk. A car or motorbike covers the local road section; use the established approach for the final walk and keep a return vehicle for a countryside outing.

Admission

A reliable current ticket price for this site is not published in the reviewed sources. Keep transport and any parking or guide service separate from admission; voluntary religious donations are not the same as a published ticket.

Things to Do

Photograph the relationship between tree roots and brickwork from the permitted path. Avoid pulling roots, climbing masonry or touching fragile surfaces.

Ask your guide how the shrine connects with nearby Daem Chan and Ashram Maha Russey on the northern temple route.

What to Eat

Try freshwater fish, rice dishes and seasonal fruit in town. Pack lunch and water for a longer archaeological or wetland excursion.

Where to Stay

Stay around Kampong Thom town and the Stung Sen riverfront for restaurants and transport. A community forest or lake overnight is a separate programme.

Best Time to Visit

Morning or late afternoon is more comfortable for exposed courtyards and climbs. The cooler, drier months from November to February suit longer heritage walks.

Before You Go

Follow permitted paths, leave stones and archaeological objects undisturbed and avoid climbing fragile structures. Dress respectfully in active worship areas and ask before photographing residents.

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