Ravaged by decades of war, Cambodia has been a much sought after travel destination for the discerning traveller. The history buff would feel right at home here in Cambodia as cultural relics are abundant and most have withstood the test of time each narrating its own fascinating story. Culture and tradition shapes the lives of the locals here, maintaining strong bonds to Buddhism and ancient traditions.
Known among the locals as a mountain of lychees, the Phnom Kulen is actually a mountain range situated in the north of Cambodia, in the province of Siem Reap.
Although one might think of Phnom Kulen as a range of mountains, it is actually a chain of mountains that are isolated from each other. The highest point of the range is over 400 metres and its height averages a regular figure of 400 metres.
If one were to describe the Phnom Kulen, it would have to be a range of small plateaus at a moderate height from each other and in the direction of another famous range in this province which is the Dangrek Mountains.
In terms of geological significance Phnom Kulen is a range of sandstone. During the times of the Angkorians it was used as an importance source of quarry stones. This was despite that major quarries were found in the south-eastern massif.
Within the Phnom Kulen there is an area that is protected as a World Heritage Site. The National park of Phnom Kulen attracts hundreds of tourists every year. This national park lies right at the top over shadowing Svay Len and Va Rin areas.
The park plays a major role in preserving the scenic beauty of the mountains in Phnom Kulen. The park can be found in the Province of Siam Reap which is towards the North of the country.
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