Phnom Krom
ប្រាសាទភ្នំក្រោម (Phnom Krom)
A small hill on the shore of Tonle Sap Lake. The summit has a late 9th-century temple, and the view over the lake, rice fields and floating villages makes it a good sunset spot.
Phnom Krom rises about 140 metres on the shore of Tonle Sap Lake, about 12 km south of Siem Reap. The Krom temple on the summit was built in the late 9th century under King Yasovarman I. Its three sandstone towers are dedicated to Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu, and weathering has given them an ancient, weathered look. The view from the top is wide, taking in Tonle Sap Lake, rice fields and floating villages. It is a sunset spot with fewer crowds than Phnom Bakheng. Entry to the temple on the summit requires the Angkor Pass. You can take a tuk-tuk up the hill, or climb the steps from the foot of the hill in about 20 minutes on foot. It is often scheduled on the same day as a Tonle Sap boat trip.
Opening hours
About 07:30–18:00 (hilltop temple with Angkor Pass)
Nearby sights
- Phare, The Cambodian Circus
- Artisans Angkor
- Pub Street & Night Market
- Angkor National Museum
- The Smile of Angkor Show
- Angkor Wat
- Phnom Bakheng
- West Baray