Kork Beng Temple


Kork Beng Temple is located in Wat Prasat Chey Preuk on Kork Beng Village, Kampong Pranak commune, Tbiang Meanchey district. The leterite amd sandstone temple was built between AD 936 and 951 by a commander name Kork on ordered from King Jayavarman IV. There is a hug Beng Tree near the temple. Therefore, the king named the temple Kork Beng. Today only a few stones of the ancient temple remain. The temple, however, was reconstructed with concrete in 1988. The new temple is 8 meters high and 12 meters square. There is a statue of Bodhisattva in temple center, where the worship place is.

Find Out More Related Tours

Phnom Chisor Temple

Phnom Chisor Temple

At the top of Phnom Chisor (Chisor Mountain) sits some very nicely ...

More Detail
Phnom Han Chey

Phnom Han Chey

Han Chey Mountain has official name Chey Kiri Mountain located at the East ...

More Detail
Phnom Ta Pi

Phnom Ta Pi

Phnom Ta Pi How to go: 10km (1h) From Provincial Town. Location: ...

More Detail
Scenic Drive to Wat Bpahk

Scenic Drive to Wat Bpahk

Scenic Drive to Wat Bpahk-Dtrow a nice drive through rural farm country, ...

More Detail
Phnom Tamao

Phnom Tamao

This 1200-hectare animal sanctuary is located about 30 km southeast of ...

More Detail
Phnom Baykhlor Resort

Phnom Baykhlor Resort

Pnhom Baykhlor Resorts is the natural and cultural resort. It is located ...

More Detail