Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Khmer sanctuary crowning a 525-meter cliff in Cambodia's Dângrêk Mountains, right along the Thai border. Built over centuries by the Khmer Empire, this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site is dedicated to Shiva and is renowned for its unique 800-meter-long north-south axis.    

Situated on the edge of a plateau that dominates the plain of Cambodia, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to Shiva. The Temple is composed of a series of sanctuaries linked by a system of pavements and staircases over an 800 metre long axis and dates back to the first half of the 11th century AD. Nevertheless, its complex history can be traced to the 9th century, when the hermitage was founded. This site is particularly well preserved, mainly due to its remote location. The site is exceptional for the quality of its architecture, which is adapted to the natural environment and the religious function of the temple, as well as for the exceptional quality of its carved stone ornamentation. You can reach Preah Vihear from different ways like there are direct flights, direct trains as well as direct buses services available for Preah Vihear. Thbeng Meanchey Airport is the most popular Airlines connecting Preah Vihear from main cities of combodia. BY Air : The most practical way to travel to Preah Vihear Temple by air is to fly into Siem Reap (SAI), Cambodia. From there, take a private taxi or organized tour for the 192 km drive (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours) to the temple  a valid passport and a Cambodian visa to enter Cambodia. Tourist and business visas are valid for one month from the date of entry into Cambodia. Cambodia offers on-line visa processing. BY Taxi :  Traveling by taxi is the most practical and popular way to reach Preah Vihear Temple from Siem Reap. The journey spans roughly (190) km from Siem Reap to the temple base. Starting your trip early (around 6:00 AM) helps you beat the traffic and gives you ample time to explore. There are numerous type of food options when you visit Preah Vihear and few of them are:- Samlor korkor. Nom banh chok: Khmer noodles. Amok.Bai sach chrouk: Pork and rice. Kari sach moan: Chicken red curry. Bok trop pgnon: Pounded eggplant dip. Kha sach ko: Beef stewed in palm sugar. Prahok ktis: Creamy prahok dip. There are 100s of hotel and homestays available for a comfortable accomodation in Preah Vihear  and few of the top hotels with great deals are available at Preah Vihear are: Vimean Sor Guest House,Green Palace Hotel,Phu View Hideaway,Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel