The green leisure-destination project at Phnom Khnang Phsar in Tang Bampong village, Ta Sal commune, Aoral district, Kampong Speu, has reached 100 percent construction completion. It is becoming an important nature-tourism destination sustainably managed by the community, contributing to livelihoods and participation in natural-resource protection.
Completed facilities include the mountain-entry gateway at Damnak Damrei, clean toilets, car and motorcycle parking, gardens, mixed tree planting, a coffee shop, a community market, an on-mountain tourist-information office and a first-aid room. All were reported 100 percent complete.
The Ministry of Rural Development’s access road from Tang Bampong pagoda to the mountain’s foot is 7.2 kilometres long and eight metres wide. Earth filling and gravel laying have been completed to make travel easier and safer for residents and visitors.
Environment Minister Dr Eang Sophalleth said the project responded to the policies and strategies of the government led by Hun Manet, promoting sustainable development and long-term natural-resource management for residents and future generations.
He added that the project would not only protect and conserve the environment, natural resources and biodiversity but also improve community families’ livelihoods, helping residents move from dependence on illegal logging and wildlife hunting to community-tourism entrepreneurship that could increase income and support effective resource protection.
On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Eang Sophalleth led Environment Ministry leaders and officials to inspect the project’s new achievements and discuss further development of the mountain-access route and summit area. Water Resources and Meteorology Minister Tho Chetha, representatives of organisations, development partners, the private sector and residents of the Rolak Kang Cheung protected-area community also attended.
The delegation planted a “peace” tree at the Damnak Damrei entrance gateway at the mountain’s foot before hiking uphill. They passed stopping points with seating, distance signs and information on the health benefits of climbing, allowing visitors to enjoy fresh air and natural scenery.
The walk to the ridge-top camping area is more than four kilometres and takes about four hours. By: KPS99TV.
