King Ang Duong Statue in Kampot

What the statue shows

The monument is cast in bronze and shows King Ang Duong mounted on a horse. He is portrayed seated in the saddle, in the manner of a ruler on horseback, rather than standing on a plinth alone.

Ang Duong reigned over the Kingdom of Cambodia for fifteen years, from 1845 to 1860. Kampot's statue is one of the town's several public monuments, and it gives visitors a quick way into a chapter of Cambodian royal history without needing a museum ticket.

Where to find it

The statue is on the bank of the Kampot River (the Preaek Tuek Chhu), in the riverside part of town where many of the other public landmarks sit. A Google Maps pin is listed below, which is the easiest way to locate it exactly, whether you are on foot, on a bicycle or in a tuk-tuk.

Because it stands in the open, there is no entrance gate or fee mentioned for the site, and you can look at it from the surrounding public space.

Making the most of a visit

• Treat it as a short stop. Most people spend a few minutes looking at the statue and the river behind it.
• Combine it with a walk along the water, since other monuments and viewpoints are close by in the same part of Kampot.
• Bring a camera. The rider and horse are easy to photograph, and the river and surrounding countryside give a calm backdrop.
• Cool hours are more pleasant. Early morning and late afternoon are kinder than midday sun in Cambodia's hot climate.

Who it suits

History-minded visitors will want to read up a little on Ang Duong beforehand, since the site itself offers a figure rather than a full explanation. Casual walkers can simply enjoy a quiet spot by the river as part of a wider stroll through town.