Kampong Thom is a province located near the Tonle Sap Lake, to the northeast of Phnom Penh and to the southeast of Siem Reap. This province is, first of all, known for its provincial capital of the same name, located on the road between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, which is a good stopover during a long journey. The city is recognized for the several Angkorian and pre-Angkorian sites which surround the city. Indeed, the province of Kampong Thom is one in which contains the most scattered temples, after Siem Reap’s province and Preah Vihear. The most famous temple here is Sambor Prei Kuk, a beautiful structure now captured in trees’ roots