Udong Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Udong is 41km from the capital. Head north out of Phnom Penh on NH5 and turn left (south) at the signposted archway. Udong is 3.5km south of the turn-off; the access road goes through the village of Psar Dek Krom, and passes by a memorial to Pol Pot’s victims and a structure known as the Blue Stupa, ­before arriving at a short staircase.

A cheap and convenient way to get to Udong is by air-con local bus (4000r, one hour) from Phnom Penh. Buses depart from near Psar Thmei and run regularly throughout the day. The bus drivers can drop you at the access road to Udong, from where you can arrange a moto to the base of the hill for US$1. Buses to/from Kompong Chhnang also stop here, so you can combine your visit to the temples with a visit to a Cambodian town that sees few tourists.

A taxi for the day trip from Phnom Penh will cost around US$40. Moto drivers also run people to Udong for about US$10 for the day, but compared with the bus this isn’t the most pleasant way to go, as the road is pretty busy and very dusty.