About an hour west of Phnom Penh, just off Route No.5, lay the hills of the abandoned royal city, Oudong. Oudong was the capital of Cambodia from the early 17th century until 1866 when the capital was moved to Phnom Penh. Several temples, stupas, and other structures cover three hills. The walk up the hill provides an excellent countryside view. There are stupas containing the remains of several Cambodian kings including King Monivong (1927-1941) and King Ang Duong (1845-1859). The earliest structure is from the 13th century. These hills were also the site of some of the Khmer Rouge’s most prolonged resistance against the encroaching Vietnamese army in 1979. For something completely different, take a side trip to ‘Prasat Nokor Vimean Suor’ a concrete, unduly ornate, semi-replica of Angkor Wat built circa 1998. Shared taxis: about $5 per person. Buses depart for Oudong every 30 minutes from the Ho Wah Genting Station (5,000 Riels).
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