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Aek Phnum

Aek Phnum is a town in Battambang district, Cambodia. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit: 13 forts & heritage, 29 buddhist sites and 6 museums. The must-see places are Wat Ek Phnom, Killing Cave and Wat Banan.

13.1599° N, 103.2313° E

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Within 30 km94 places
Within 50 km97
Must-see28
Notable117
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aek Phnum

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:18 pm

72 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aek Phnum
  2. Wat Samroung KnongBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  3. Apsara Roundaboutheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Wat BananBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  5. Killing Cavecave · 1 hrs
  6. Wat Ek PhnomBuddhist site · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Aek Phnum
Today’s loopAek PhnumStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aek Phnum?

Wat Ek Phnom (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Canal Khpop (viewpoint, about 2 km), Wat Samroung Knong (Buddhist site, about 5 km), Killing Cave (cave, about 26 km), Apsara Roundabout (heritage site, about 8 km), Wat Piphitthearam (Buddhist site, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Aek Phnum?

97 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 29 buddhist sites, 24 other attractions, 6 museums, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Aek Phnum?

Apsara Roundabout, about 8 km by road; White Horse Roundabout (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Aek Phnum?

Soamanoas Pagoda, about 3 km by road; Reclining Buddha (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aek Phnum?

Start in Aek Phnum, visit Wat Samroung Knong, then Apsara Roundabout, then Wat Banan, then Killing Cave, then Wat Ek Phnom, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.