This week’s featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is located in Cambodia, along its border with Thailand. The immense temple of Preah Vihear is one of the jewels of Khmer architecture. Construction on the temple began in the 9th century, but the temple complex was rebuilt and improved by successive generations of Khmer rulers. Originally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, it was eventually converted to a Buddhist temple when Buddhism overtook Hinduism in popularity in the region.
Located along a cliff for maximum dramatic impact, the temple is an impressive sight for pilgrims and tourists alike.
Since the temple is located right along the border of Thailand and Cambodia, it was the source of a decades -long dispute between the two countries. However, in 1962, the International Court of Justice awarded it to Cambodia. If you enter Preah Vihear from Thailand as a day trip, you won’t need a Cambodian visa. However, American tourists staying in Cambodia do need Cambodian visas.
You can get a Cambodian visa on arrival if you enter at a major border crossing or fly in through Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports. You can also apply in advance if you’d prefer to have it hand before you leave the States. Here’s what you need to apply:
- A Cambodian visa application.
- 2 passport-sized photos.
- Your US passport. Check the expiration date as it needs to be valid for at least 6 months past the date you plan to enter Cambodia-if yours expires sooner than that, you’ll need to apply for a passport renewal before you can travel. Also, make sure there’s enough room in the back for your visa and add pages if necessary.
- A copy of your travel itinerary.
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