From Ancient Capital to Modern Resort: The Transformation of Luong Preah Sdach Korn

via Phnom Penh Post, 13 September 2023: The redevelopment of the Luong Preah Sdach Korn Heritage Site in Tbong Khmum province aims to boost tourism and sustainability while preserving its historical significance as a former capital and 16th-century landmark.

Historian and travel industry experts believe the redevelopment of the Luong Preah Sdach Korn Heritage Site in Ponhea Kraek district into a cultural and historical resort will enhance tourism and sustainability in Tbong Khmum province.

Oeun Rith, director of the Tbong Khmum Provincial Department of Tourism, explained that the spot was a former capital before the Angkor era, featuring a 2,500sq m rampart at each corner.

“In the 16th century, King Korn established a pagoda and placed a black gold Buddha statue there,” he said.

The site’s redevelopment aims not only to promote tourism in the province but also to add to the Kingdom’s growing list of cultural and historical landmarks.

Source: Heritage site revamp aims to boost tourism | Phnom Penh Post