Phnom Penh Tours
Provided by Heng Teng, your personal tour guide and taxi driver
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  Just a few of the many   attractions in Cambodia I   can take you to:

• Angkor Temples
• Bokor Hill
• Kbal Spean
• Kirirom Hillside
• Kompong Luong
• Mekong Island
• Mekong River
• Mondulkiri
• Outside Phnom Penh
• Phnom Oudong
• Phnom Penh
• Phnom Tamo Zoo
• Ratanakiri
• River Dolphin
• Royal Palace
• Seaside destinations
• Temples
• Tonl'e Sap
• Toul Sleng Museum

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Outside Phnom Penh

Ta Prohm Tonl'e Bati is a 13th century temple built by King Jayavarman VII and was dedicated to Brahmanism and Buddhism. It is located in the Bati District of Takeo Province, about 35km south of Phnom Penh. It can be reached via Road No. 2.

		Yeay Pov Temple was built the same period of Ta Prohm temple. The temple was named after King Ta Prohm's mother. Legend has it that Yeay Pov gave birth to a son name Prohm. When Ta Prohm discovered his father was King Preah Ket Mea Lea, he set off to live with the king. After a few years, he returned to his mother, but he didn't recognize her. Taken by her beauty, he asked her to become his wife. He refused to believe that she was his mother. To settle the matter, Yeay Pov suggested that she and Ta Prohm build a temple. Whoever finished first would get their way.
The contest was held at night with women helping Yeay Pov, and men helping Ta Prohm. After many hours, Yeay Pov sent an artificial morning star into the sky, making the men think that it was dawn. They went to sleep while Yeay Pov's temple was completed. Ta Prohm was defeated and recognized Yeay Pov as his mother.

 
Tonl'e Bati is a lake and popular picnic area for the local people. There are many bamboo picnic stands and mats by the water.

		Golfing has recently become popular in Cambodia. It is one of the most interesting leisurely sports. You can enjoy golfing in Phnom Penh, its surroundings, and Sihanoukville. The golf clubs, with their perfect services and quality, earn appreciation and compliments from the golf players.
		Life in the countryside.