Banteay Meanchey Destination

General information The province is subdivided into 8 districts; Mongkol Borey, Phnom Srok, Preah Netr Preah, Ou Chrov, Serei Saophoan, Thmor Pouk, Svay Chek & Malai. Its capital is Sisophon. - Area : 6,679sq km - Population : 678,033 (2008) - Density : 101.5/km2 The area was part of the extensive Khmer empire, with its most notable remains the Banteay Chhmar temple in the north of the province, built in 12th century towards the 13th century. In the 17th century Siam took control over Cambodia, and made the area of the modern province part of Sisophon Province. In 1907 Siam had to cede control to the French, and it was then included into Battambang Province. In 1988 the province Banteay Meanchey was split off from Battambang, originally consisting of the five districts Mongkol Borei, Thmor Pouk, Serei Sophorn, Preah Netr preah and Phnom Srok.

Banteay Meanchey Atrraction

	Ang Trapeang Thmor Ang Trapaing Thmor is located in the centre of the district, the Ang Trapaing Thmor Crane Sanctuary is a protected area which was gazetted on the 1st of January 1999. The sanctuary covers an area of 10,250 hectares. The reserve was set aside to protect the rare Eastern Sarus Crane (Grus antigone sharpii).... Read More
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	Banteay Chhmar Temple Like Angkor Thom, the temple of Banteay Chhmar was accomplished during the reign of Jayavarman VII in the late 12th or early 13th century. One of the temple's shrines once held an image of Srindrakumara rajaputra (the crown prince), probably a son of Jayavarman VII.... Read More
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