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Kompong Thom temples do not have the grandiosity of Angkor Wat and the number of tourists who come to see it regularly. However, those who visit inspect the ruins of the Sambor Prei Kuk, covered by a vast area of forested land. That is what makes it distinct from other Cambodian destinations.
Kompong Thom is like a huge museum containing countless structures that are nearly 1,400 years old. Besides the mighty ruins of a forgotten era, Kompong Thom also houses some endangered wildlife species such as bustard bengal florican, dusky warbler and the yellow-breasted bunting. If only the town had a more convenient location such as Thailand or Vietnam, it would have been a sensation, attracting thousands to uncover its hidden splendor.
Visitors can have a glimpse of the life of the place just by taking a peek at the typical scenes in the tranquil countryside of Kompong - watching the fishermen casting their nets on the river, farmers toiling in the field and ox-carts moving sluggishly along the dusty village roads.
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