Phnom Han Chey - Kampong Cham

Han Chey Mountain has official name Chey Kiri Mountain situated at the East of Kampong Cham territory, at the northern piece of Mekong River. This resort situated at Han Chey town, Han Chey collective, Kampong Siem District out there of 18 kilometers by water and 20 kilometers via land. The mountain can be ascended by 295 lovely stair steps, and has pagoda and the sanctuary of Kuk made of antiquated strong blocks each has seven-square meter size. 

What's more, there is another sanctuary having square shape made of sandstone situated at the North of pagoda; at the valley of the mountain, there is another sanctuary called Pra Sat Neang Khmao made of stones each has seven-square meter size. The pile of Han Chey has wonderful scenary furthermore has numerous guests; the universal guests who go there as gathering by vessel. As of late, there are numerous vacationer locales which have been found in the region Kampong Cham; however not yet worked for voyagers to visit. Along the Mekong River, there are a wonderful bank and island of Pen, which have been required by the commonplace guests ho visit there amid the Khmer New Year celebration. 

Phnom Han Chey lies 20kms north of Kompong Cham city, on the banks of the Mekong River and brags a fascinating gathering of antiquated prasats and current pagoda structures. On my late visit the entire region was hurling with individuals praising the P'chum Ben celebration, having gone from great distances abroad to participate in the services. My nearness was warmly invited as the main barang in their middle. The site is otherwise called Chey Kiri mountain and for the lively there's a 295 stage move to the top, or for the more seasoned guests like me, there's two or three drivable streets to the top. 

Beside the fundamental vihara at the pagoda of Wat Han Chey, sat on the summit of the mountain and encompassed by exquisite perspectives of the Mekong, is a strange square sandstone cella with a progression of very much characterized carvings. Over the main way to the cella is a thin lintel which demonstrates two pictures of the leaning back Vishnu, however shockingly there's no Ananta, the snake on which Vishnu normally lies. the two pictures are masterminded as beautifying components alongside three emblems on what is accepted to be a pre-Angkorean structure, in all likelihood from the seventh century. 

At the foot of the cella are small adapted representations of a bigger sanctuary, practically in the style of the 'flying royal residences' of Sambor Prei Kuk, where a comparable cella dwells. Other nonexistent creatures show up in an enriching frieze around the base as well. A bigger stupa-styled solid apex has been added to the highest point of the cella. Through and through an abnormal and fascinating "find" at Wat Han Chey. There are other authentic components to Han Chey, as there are more current and flashy landmarks.