Cambodia is one of the most mysterious countries in Southeast Asia, in which many secrets have not yet been revealed. Since the ruins of Angkor Wat were officially found, researchers and travelers have found a lot of interesting things in Cambodia. With a certain frequency, researchers find more and more ruins, excavate more and more interesting temples and palaces. What is the mystery of Cambodia? What is her secret? Why is there so much unknown here?
Some of these travelers are the guys from the Fidget Diary website, who have been traveling around Cambodia for two years and looking for interesting places to share their knowledge with all. Very interesting is their journey, in which they were looking for the lost city of Lovek in Cambodia.
Cambodia roads
The most difficult thing when traveling in Cambodia, especially if you want to travel to distant cities and villages, is transport links. Cambodia's roads are a real obstacle even for avid travelers. But only by overcoming this obstacle, you can find something really interesting and mysterious.
If you are going to go to Lovek, then get ready for the fact that the roads can be washed out, asphalt is definitely not there. And think carefully if you plan on going there during the rainy season. The fact is that most of the roads in Cambodia are made of clay, and it becomes very slippery when it rains. A tractor is best suited for such roads, not a machine. But all the same, nothing is impossible. Let's hit the road!
Lost City of Lovek
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The town of Lovek is a place that is unknown even to most of the locals. It is known that this city became the capital during the reign of An-Chan (there was such a king in the sixteenth century). The city was beautiful and great, but the king of Ayuthaya defeated it during the conquest of these lands.
What can now be seen on the site of the lost city of Lovek, the former capital and seat of the royal palace? They say that if you come to this place in the evening and look at it at sunset, you can see lush towers and marvelous gardens against the background of the river. Local people hear the noise of battles and music during the ancient festivals. In real life, Lovek is a poor village with houses in two rows and a slippery clay road. And the locals proudly bear the glorious name of the former capital and lament their poverty.
And it seems that nothing remained of the former splendor and grandeur, if not for the feeling of something secret, unusual and mysterious.
If you are driving near Udong in Cambodia, try to find this secret city. Maybe he will appear just for you!