Wat Kean Svay Krau is located in Phum Thom commune, Kean Svay district,
about 19 kilometers from Phnom Penh, or about '30 kilometers from
Takmao. To reach Wat Kean Svay, cross the Monivong Bridge and travel
east for 19 kilometers on National Road 1. The gate to the pagoda is on
the left. The site is about 300 meters inside the gate.The site covers
10 hectares and is lush with trees and other vegetation.
Many
kinds of crops and fruit are sold here. It became a tourist destination
in 1979. Its main attraction is Wat Kean Svay Krau. The site is popular
with many tourists from Phnom Penh who come to see the floating houses
and restaurants, where they can enjoy delicious foods such as grilled
chicken and fish, as well as jack fruit, sapodilla, mango, banana and
coconut.
Fruit trees line the edge of the Ktub River, creating an
inviting atmosphere for tourists to sit and relax and enjoy the
beautiful scenery. The river is also a key transportation link to Ka Om
village, another popular tourist site. Because of the natural beauty of
Kean Svay, the provincial tourism service and local authorities hope to
make the site more popular with tourists. They have added parking and
restroom facilities and increased security.
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
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