Kouk Beng
Kouk Beng is a locality in Kouk Chak, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap. Kouk Beng is situated nearby to the locality Phum Koŭk Thmei, as well as near Phum Barai.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Angkor Thom and Baphuon.
Angkor Thom
Archaeological site
Angkor Thom, alternatively Nokor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer Empire. It was established in the late twelfth century by King Jayavarman VII. Angkor Thom is situated 3½ km east of Kouk Beng.
Baphuon
Photo: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, CC BY 2.0.
The Baphuon is a temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain", the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill. Baphuon is situated 3 km east of Kouk Beng.
Phimeanakas
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Phimeanakas or Vimeanakas at Angkor, Cambodia, is a Hindu temple in the Khleang style, built at the end of the 10th century, during the reign of Rajendravarman, then completed by Suryavarman I in the shape of a three tier pyramid as a Hindu temple. Phimeanakas is situated 3 km east of Kouk Beng.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Siem Reap.
Siem Reap
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The town of Siem Reap, in northern Cambodia, is the primary access point for the Angkor Archaeological Park, just north of the city. It is quite laid-back and a pleasant place to stay while touring the temples.
Kouk Beng
- Type: Locality
- Location: Kouk Chak, Krong Siem Reab, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude
13.44596° or 13° 26′ 46″ northLongitude
103.82693° or 103° 49′ 37″ eastElevation
28 metres (92 feet)Open location code
7P55CRWG+9QGeoNames ID
11559316
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In Other Languages
“Kouk Beng” goes by many names.
- Khmer: “Kouk Beng”
- Khmer: “Phum Kaŭk Béng”
- Khmer: “ភូមិ គោកបេង”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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