Anlong Veng, in Oddar Meanchey province, is by first appearance just another small Cambodian town badly in need of an economic boost. However, as it was the final stronghold of the Khmer Rouge, this remote town near the Thai border is anything but just another small town. Now, after years of isolation, Anlong Veng is seeking to attain some level of normalcy at least comparable to the present state of the rest of the nation.
For over two decades there was virtually no contact with the outside world. When the area did finally come under government control in the spring of 1998 lack of infrastructure continued to inhibit interaction with the rest of the nation. A ride up Highway 67 from Siem Reap could take two days or two weeks, as much of the 120-kilometer trip was over what was little more than ox-cart paths. But earlier this year, Highway 67 was upgraded and now Anlong Veng is welcoming visitors.
Highlight of places to visit:
Pol Pot's House/Bunker
Ta Mok's Mountain House
Pol Pot's Grave
Ta Mok's Town House
Anlong Veng Lake and Spillway
Tak Mok's Grave
Read more about this: http://www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-anlongveng.htm
Latest publication about the place: A History of Anlong Veng Community by
Documentation Center of Cambodia
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