Prek Toal
A bird sanctuary and Ramsar site in the Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve, at the northwest corner of the lake. It is known for its flooded forest and for colonies of large waterbirds such as pelicans, storks and adjutants, which nest here in the dry season.
- Where
- Battambang, Cambodia
- Grade
- Heritage site
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 3 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 13.2318, 103.6580
Get the Prek Toal stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Prek Toal. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Battambang volume with your photos and a note.
Near Prek Toal
Phnom Krom 18 km
A hill about 140 metres high, close to Siem Reap city and the southern shore of the Tonle Sap lake. A temple called Prasat Phnom Krom stands on the summit, and it gives wide views over the lake, rice fields and floating villages.
Old Market, Siem Reap 25 km
The main market in the south of central Siem Reap, known in Khmer as Psah Chas. Stalls sell fresh produce, spices, silk, souvenirs and street food, and it is a different place from the Old Market in Phnom Penh.
Wat Damnak 25 km
A Buddhist pagoda in the city of Siem Reap, and one of the teaching monasteries of the town. Monks live and study in the compound, which sits in a quiet part of the city a short walk from the river.
War Museum Cambodia 26 km
An open air museum near Siem Reap with military equipment from Cambodia's decades of conflict, including tanks, artillery and aircraft. Former soldiers often act as guides. Its exhibits show the weapons used across the long years of fighting.
The Royal Residence 26 km
A royal villa in Siem Reap used as the official residence of the King of Cambodia when he visits the area. It stands in a garden near the Siem Reap River. It is a working royal property rather than a regular sight, so access is limited.
Raffles Grand Hotel d'Angkor 26 km
A historic hotel in Siem Reap, opened in 1932 and designed by the town planner Ernest Hebrard. It has long been the best known place to stay near Angkor. It has remained in use as a hotel through French rule, civil war and later restoration.
Angkor National Museum 27 km
An archaeological museum in Siem Reap showing Angkorian artefacts and the history of the Khmer Empire. Its galleries hold Buddha images, Hindu sculptures and displays on the Angkor temples. It also has a gallery on the Khmer Empire and is a useful introduction before visiting the temples.
West Baray 27 km
A huge reservoir west of Angkor Thom, about eight kilometres long and two wide, dug in the 11th century. It still holds water and is a local spot for picnics and swimming.
Questions
Where is Prek Toal?
Prek Toal is in Battambang, Cambodia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Phnom Krom (18 km), Old Market, Siem Reap (25 km), Wat Damnak (25 km).
How do I get the Prek Toal stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Prek Toal and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Battambang volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Prek Toal before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Battambang volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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