Cambodia · Religious & Spiritual

1-Day Udong Mountain Tour from Phnom Penh with Silversmith Village

1 Day Round trip from Krong Siem Reap Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Udong Mountain, Cambodia's ancient royal capital from the 17th to the 19th centuries
02 Climb 369 steps to the ridge lined with stupas and shrines dedicated to former kings
03 Visit Chedi Mouk Pruhm, the burial site of King Monivong
04 See the large golden Buddha in the ruins of Arthross Temple
05 Stop at Silversmith Village to discover handmade pure silver products by local artisans

Discover Udong Mountain, the ancient royal capital of Cambodia from the 17th to the 19th centuries, located about 40 km northwest of Phnom Penh. Explore magnificent temples, stupas, and shrines with a professional guide while learning about the pre-Angkorian period, local culture, history, and the daily life of Khmer people. Climb 369 steps to reach the mountain's two mounds, connected by a ridge and dotted with sacred monuments, including Chedi Mouk Pruhm and the ruins of Arthross Temple with its large golden Buddha. On the way back, visit Silversmith Village to see handmade pure silver products crafted by local people, with time to shop for souvenirs and home decor.

Climb 369 steps to reach the mountain's two mounds, connected by a ridge and dotted with sacred monuments, including Chedi Mouk Pruhm and the ruins of Arthross Temple with its large golden Buddha.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Phnom Penh, Siem Reap

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Udong Mountain and Silversmith Village Discovery

Explore the royal capital from the 17th to the 19th centuries and learn about its magnificent temples, culture, and history with our professional guides, who will share more details about the pre-Angkorian period and the daily life of local Khmer people.

Walk up the staircase of 369 steps, where the mountain's two mounds are connected by a ridge and dotted with stupas and shrines dedicated to former kings. Chedi Mouk Pruhm is the burial site of King Monivong, and the ruins of Arthross Temple house a large golden Buddha.

On the way back, stop by Silversmith Village to visit handmade silver products produced by local people for their livelihood, such as elephant miniatures, embellished boxes, and other souvenir items. You will also have a chance to purchase pieces for home decor.