Ta Keo is an important province in Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder!. It is a low-land province which is within easy distance from Phnom Penh. It is referred to by Khmers as the "Cradle of Khmer civilization" and the region covered by province of Ta Keo, and the region around the town of Angkor Borei has developed into a treasure trove of archeological research. Many historians and archeologists and historians as well as international tourists also undertake Ta Keo travel.

The Museum, Ta Keo Province
The Museum is repository of many ancient items and relics of Phnom Da in 16th century. While researchers are intrigued by the display, the tourists are inquisitive and admire these exhibited objects. In recent years the Museum at Ta Keo has been quite a crowd puller.

It was mandatory that the oldest province in Cambodia, Ta Keo has a museum. This is because out of the 22 provinces, Ta Keo has an ancient history and has been home to many settlers. Beginning from the Anachak Phnom period and extending upto the Chenla era, Takeo is now the favorite haunt of tourists. The intention of most of the tourists is to explore the province's history. Takeo province has 34 ancient temples and all of these are heritage spots. It is obvious that the region will have many relics that needed to be preserved. The Museum, Takeo serves the purpose of preserving the relics.

Phnom Da, Takeo Province
It is one of the ancient historical places in Cambodia. Earlier it was the old capital of Nor Kor Kouk Thlork of Kouk Thlork commune situated at Angkor Borey district in Ta Keo region. Phnom Da, Ta Keo is about 102 km away from Phnom Penh. It is about 24 km away from the town of Ta Keo. Phnom Da in Takeo is one of the popular tourist attractions in Ta Keo.

Phnom Da, Ta Keo is a temple which was constructed on a small mountain. It was built in the 6th century by the King Rut Trak Varman. A French historian, Mi Bri No said that the temple is made of laterite stone. Phnom Da, Takeo is not enclosed by any wall and faces northwards.

There are 5 man-made statues situated at the valley of the mountain. These statues represent the style of Phnom Da. Among the five caves, one of them was used for the purpose of cremation during the time period of 1975-1979. There is another temple which is located about 500 meters away from the Phnom Da temple in the southwest direction. This temple is made of sandstone.

Every year thousands of local and international tourists visit the Phnom Da, Ta Keo. So many tourists visit the place in order to do a research on the well-known work of art of Cambodian ancestors. This work of art belongs to the old time of Koh Kok Thlork.

After the year 1979, the authority of the Takeo region built a canal known as "Canal No 15". This canal connects the Ta Keo town to Angkor Bo Rey district. Phnom Da in Ta Keo is a short distance away from this canal. This canal has made transportation easier. Therefore traveling has become much hassle free.

Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Ta Keo Province
Is situated at Sla Village of Ro Vieng Commune in Sam Roung District. The Sam Roung District is located about 62 kilometers away from Phnom Penh. The mountain can also be reached by National Road No 2 through Ba Ti district. It only takes about 15 minutes to reach Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Ta Keo if you drive from Ta Keo. Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain) in Ta Keo is also known as "Chiso Mountain". It is one of the beautiful tourist attractions in Ta Keo.

Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Ta Keo houses an ancient worn out temple. It is more or less in normal condition. From the peak of the mountain you can have a view of the rice fields in Ta Keo. The rice fields provide beautiful and amazing scenery. Phnom Chissor Temple was constructed on the top of the mountain. It was established by the King Sorayak Varman I during the early 11th century. The temple was dedicated to Brahmanism.

Climbing the Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Takeo is not a problem at all. You can easily climb this mountain by a well-known western stair consisting of 180 steps. While climbing down you can take the help of a southern stair consisting of 408 steps. Just beside the southern stair, there is also an old stair. This old stair is situated right in front of the temple. This old stair was constructed along with the temple. The stair is connected with the temples of Sen Chhmos and Sen Ro Vang, and Tonle Oum.

Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Ta Keo is considered to be a historical place of Ta Keo region. There is an old temple reflects artistic inheritance of Cambodia. All these facts proofs that the Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain) in Ta Keo is an old and historical site. It also includes the attractive natural scenery and other social accomplishments like Phnom Chi So.

The Phnom Ba Yang Resort, Ta Keo Province
Phnom Ba Yang is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ta Keo. The picturesque Takeo province in Cambodia is home to a number of places of natural and manmade beauty. One such tourist spot in Ta Keo is the Phnom Ba Yang Resort, Ta Keo, which is definitely worth a visit on a trip to Ta Keo.

The Phnom Ba Yang Resort, Ta Keo is situated at the Por Thi Rong village in Preah Bat Choan Chum commune of Kiri Vong district in Ta Keo province. It is a historical site, which attracts tourists from world over. While most tourists come here to witness this magnum opus of Cambodian ancestors, some come here for research.

The Phnom Ba Yang Resort in Ta Keo houses the grand temple of Ba Yang, built by the kings Mo Hen Trak Varman and Ey San Varman between the years 615 and 635. Perched on top of the 313-meter mountain of Ba Yang, this temple is made of laterite stone, brick, and other types of stone. At present, you can only witness the ruins of this temple.

Best time to visit the Phnom Ba Yang Resort is in the dry season. There is a waterfall canal in the Kiri Vong District, near the Phnom Ba Yang Resort, Ta Keo which remains approximately 1000 meter long and six meter wide during the dry season. The waterfall canal looks spectacular during the rainy season. When water gushes down from the mountain top on the rocks, it creates sound that like that of a music concert.

Phnom Ba Yang Resort, Ta Keo is 121 kilometers away from Phnom Penh. If you come by the National Road No. 2, the resort is easily accessible. It takes about a 75-minute drive from the provincial town of Ta Keo to reach the Phnom Ba Yang Resort in Ta Keo.

The Neang Khmao Temple, Ta Keo Province
The Temple is considered among the most popular tourist attractions in Ta Keo. Takeo is a beautiful province in Cambodia, specked with several places of interest that are natural or manmade. There are a number of grand temples in Ta Keo. Among these temples, the Neang Khmao Temple, Ta Keo is certainly worth a visit on your tour to Ta Keo.

The Neang Khmao Temple is also known as the temple of the Black Virgin. According to legends, this temple might once have been the haven to Kali, the Dark Goddess of Destruction. It is positioned in the yard of Neang Khmao pagoda at Ro Vieng Commune of Sam Roung District in Ta Keo province. This magnificent temple was built by King Jarman IV during the 10th century. The temple is made of sandstone and brick, following the style of Thmor Koh Keo. However, most parts of the Neang Khmao Temple in Takeo have been damaged over the years.

There is a tale related to the Neang Khmao Temple in Ta Keo. Long time ago, there was a powerful king named Preah Bat Sorya Teyong, who stayed on the Chiso Mountain. One day, his 16-year-old daughter, Neang Khmao, went to Tonle Protron. Present over there was a handsome man, Bandit Srey, who instantly fell in love with her. He exhibited some magic, which made the princess fall in love with him. When the king came to know about this, he ordered that the princess be exiled, for which he built two temples. After being exiled, she met a monk named Keo, and fell in love with him. Later, Keo gave up being a monk to live happily with the princess in the temple. Since then this temple has been called the Neang Khmao Temple, Ta Keo.

The Neang Khmao Temple is located 52 kilometer south of Phnom Penh and is at a distance of 26 kilometers from the provincial town of Ta Keo. Hence, reaching this temple is not a problem at all.

Tonle Bati, Ta Keo Province
Tonle Bati is situated at Thnol Tak Sin Village of Krang Thnung Commune in Ba Ti district in Takeo province. Tonle Bati is basically a place of worship. It consists of two ancient temples, which are: Ta Prum Temple was constructed in 12th century and in the early 13th century (1181-1201). It was built during the time of the King, Jarman VII. The temple was dedicated to two religions-Brahmanism and Buddhism. Ta Prum Temple is constructed with sandstone and laterite stone. It is also enclosed by walls and has sculpture which project out. There are five sections inside the temple. The five sections consist of two statues, which belong to the 13th century. These statues are placed in front of the krud image, facing to the east side.
Yeat Pov Temple is situated at the back of the Tonle Ba ti Temple. It is located about 100 meters away from the Ta Prum Temple. The structure of the temple is square in shape. Yeayy Pov Temple was made out of sandstone in 12th century. It faces in the east direction.

Tonle Bati is also houses the Tonle Bati resort. Tonle Ba ti resort has an old place to rest which is situated at the bank of the Tonle Bati River. The river is about 200 meters away from the Tonle Bati Temple. Tonle Ba ti resort is now taken over by Bati Tourism Company as the staying place.

Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo Province
Ta Keo province in Cambodia is home to several natural and artificial beautiful spots. The Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo is one of the frequently visited places for sightseeing in Takeo.

Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo) is positioned at Tro Pang Sap village in Tro Pang Sap Commune of Bati District in Takeo province. Besides housing a big zoo, Phnom Ta Mao is home to a number of temples and a mountain. The zoo is managed by the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture. There are 84 varieties of animals and avifauna in the zoo.

There are 150 four-footed animals belonging to 38 different kinds at the Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Ta Keo. Among the avifauna, 300 birds belonging to 38 kinds are present in the zoo. Number of reptiles present here are 30, which belong to eight different kinds. The Ministry of Agriculture seized these animals from offenders who illegally traffic wild animals all over Cambodia. 2,500 hectare of land area of Phnom Ta Mao is forest protected area. In this area, 70 hectare land area is allocated for the Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo) in Ta Keo.

Chup Pol Temple, Ta Keo Province
Chup Pol Temple is popularly known as Chu Pol temple, is a coveted tourist spot. Cambodia is famous for its historical sites and edifices and Ta Keo is no exception. Chup Pol Temple, Ta Keo is one such structure that throws sufficient light on the historical and cultural aspect of the place.

Chup Pol Temple is a sacred site and the tourists make sure that they include this site in their travel itinerary. There are several tourist attractions in Ta Keo and they are broadly divided into historical sites and natural and wildlife preserves. The Chup Pol Temple, Ta Keo belongs to the category of historical buildings and sites.

Chup Pol Temple in Ta Keo is located in the wonderful Doun Peaeng Village. This village is situated in the Baray Commune region in the Doun Kae District. The reason for the popularity of this site is not just the fact that it is a historical edifice but also because it is very conveniently located. It is one of the tourist attractions in Ta Keo that is not more than 3 kms from the Provincial town. By car it takes hardly 5 minutes and sometimes tourists also prefer to walk all the way to the temple so that enroute they can study the surrounding locale.

Phnom Kleng, Ta Keo Province
Phnom Kleng is considered among the famous tourist attractions in Ta Keo. A scenic province in Cambodia, Ta Keo is home to a number of natural and artificial places for sightseeing. There are several grand temples and natural and wildlife preserves in Ta Keo. The Phnom Kleng, Ta Keo is one of the frequently visited natural and wildlife preserves in Ta Keo.

The Phnom Kleng, Ta Keo is a natural and wildlife preserve situated at Takmet Village in Prey Sloek Commune of Treang District in Ta Keo province. You will come across a variety of flora and fauna at Phnom Kleng. There is plenty of vegetation at the Phnom Kleng, Ta Keo. You can witness different kinds of birds, insects, reptiles, fishes, and mammals at this wildlife preserve. The main objective of Phnom Kleng in Ta Keo is to help protect and conserve the wildlife and natural environment of Cambodia.

The provincial town of Ta Keo is positioned at a distance of 12.5 km from the Phnom Kleng in Ta Keo. It takes about 19 minutes to reach this natural and wildlife preserve from the provincial town of Ta Keo.

Tourists in large numbers from different corners of the world come to Ta Keo every year. There is a lot to explore in Ta Keo, since its beautiful land is dotted with many tourist spots. The Phnom Kleng is one such tourist place in this province which is definitely worth a visit on a tour to Ta Keo.