Prey Veng is quite a sleepy Cambodian province, that just happen to have one of the countries busiest highways running straight through it-National Highway No 1, which links Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. It is a small but heavily populated agricultural region located on the east banks of the mighty Mekong. The name of the province means literally tall forest, but actually doesn't refer in any case to lush forests as most of them were chopped down in the past 30-50 years. Also rubber played once a big economical role in this province, but since the war took over the country the plantations are no longer commercially viable.
There are little places of significance to see nowadays, but during the pre-Angkorian times it must have been one of the most populated and lively areas of the country. One of the earliest pre-Angkorian kingdoms was located in the area around Ba Phnom.
The sleepy provincial capital is also named Prey Veng and situates on the National Highway No 11, recently rebuild as a road link between National Road No 11 and No 7, or Neak Luong and Kompong Cham. There aren't a lot of travellers making their way to that small town. So if you would like to escape from your fellow travellers that's an opportunity, especially on the way to Kampong Cham. It's also a stop worth on the way to or from Vietnam. The town itself hosts a few decaying colonial buildings, showing that this was once a lively and important centre. There is a huge lake on the west edge of the town, which evaporates from March till August and local farmers cultivate their rice on the fertile ground.
Tourist Attractions in Prey Veng
 | Ba Phnom Resort Ba Phnom is located in Chheur Kach commune, Ba Phnom district, about 78 kilometers east of Phnom Penh and 45 kilometers south of Prey Veng provincial town. Visitors  details... |
 | Ba Ray An Det Resort Baray Andet is in Baray village, Baray commune, Prey Veng district, 3 kilometers west of Prey Veng provincial town. It is a plain on high ground surrounded by big details... |
 | Chong Srok Temple Chong Srok temple is located in Chong Srok village, Chong Srok commune, Srei Sithar Kandal district, about 38 kilometers north of Prey Veng provincial town. Chong details... |
 | Fish Growing Center The Fish Growing Center, Prey Veng is also one of the favorite Tourist Attractions in Prey Veng. This place is visited by many travelers to know about the different details... |
 | Kampong Sne Damp Kampong Sne Damp, Prey Veng is one of the best Prey Veng Tourist Attractions. The travelers visiting Prey Veng are all praise for the wonderful site of Kampong Sne details... |
 | Nokor Phnom Nokor Phnom is located in Roung Dam Rei Village, Cheung Phnom Commune, Bar Phnom District, about 45 km (1h:30mn) from Provincial Town. It is a Nature & Wildlife details... |
 | Prey Chong Srok Temple Prey Chong Srok Temple is located in Boeng Chor Village, Prey TorToeng Commune, Sithorkandal Distic, about 50 km (2h) From Provincial Town. It is a Historical Sites details... |
 | Viel Brang (Veal Brang ) In the City Viel Brang (Veal Brang) In the City, Prey Veng is one of the natural Prey Veng Tourist Attractions. The country of Cambodia has a number of attractions ranging details... |
 | Vihear Chan Temple Vihear Chan Temple is located in Rong Dam Rey VillageCheungPhnom Commune, Bar Phnom District, about 30 km (1h) From Provincial Town. It is a Historical Sites details... |
 | Weaving Handicraf Center Weaving Handicraf Center is located in Prk Chorngkran Village, Prk Chorngkran Commune, Sithorkandal District, about 55 km (2h:30mn) from Provincial Town. details... |
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