Phnom Chisor
ភ្នំជីសូរ
The 11th-century Khmer temple ruins on top of a lone hill on the plain, reached by climbing about 400 steps. From the summit you can see the Takeo plain and distant ancient temples.
Phnom Chisor temple is about 60 km south of Phnom Penh. It was built during the reign of Suryavarman I in the 11th century. The main brick temple sits on top of an isolated hill, which can be reached by about 400 steps on the south side or by a gentler path on the north slope. The summit preserves the temple walls, gateway, and some carved reliefs, with sweeping views of rice paddies at the foot of the hill and the plains beyond. Admission is about 2 dollars. It is best to set off early in the morning to avoid the heat, and it is often combined with Tonle Bati and Phnom Tamao as a southern day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
- Tonle Bati & Ta Prohm Temple
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
- Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tom Poung)
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Koh Pich (Diamond Island)
- National Olympic Stadium
- Wat Langka