Chisor Mountain Temple

Bit if a drive on the scooter from the city but well worth the visit if you get the chance. I was the only foreigner there when i visited. Wonderful 11th century temple situated at the top of a hill, with sweeping views of the rice fields and other villages below. Cost 2k riel (50 cents) to park the scooter and 8k ($2) to enter. Bring a hat, water and some suncream.

Nice view of nature with traditional ruin on the top of mountain. Phnom Chiso (often spelled "Phnom Chisor") is a 100 m high solitary hill in Takeo Province, with a temple of the Angkorian era on top of it. Phnom Chiso is situated about 70 kilometers south of Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh, close to National Road 2. The ancient monument with its superb view to the surrounding paddy area is a perfect destination for a daytrip from Phnom Penh that can be combined with sightseeing at the lake Tonle Bati and its nearby Angkorian Ta Prohm temple. On the way there is the opportunity to visit the notorious Killing Fields.

a perfect day trip to explore the angkor ancient ruin near by ppenh, 2 - 2.30 hours drive to takeo province. the temple located on top of the chisor hill, built in the early of 11th century by suryavarman 1.

Friends and I rode out from phnom penh but Google maps took us into a mine/back of a mountain. I can't honestly review this place so I'll give it 5 and come back later.

Chiso temple is ancient temple in Takeo province,where is located on the top of the mountain that you could drive your car reach of the top of the mountain, the road from the footing shape of the mountain is still dusty road but you are able drive your car to the top of safety, just points more aggregate on the road. From PhnomPenh is about 50km. The road to get there is good. It's not just only the Chiso mountain but you could visit more around like....., Tamao zoo, Taphum temple, Phnom Da temple and so on ......

A Hidden Ancient Treasure – Phnom Chisor Phnom Chisor is an incredible ancient site located in Takeo Province, about an hour’s drive from Phnom Penh. The distance isn’t too far, making it a perfect day trip for anyone interested in exploring Cambodia’s history. After arriving at the entrance, be prepared for a 10-20 minute uphill climb to the temple ruins. The mountain itself is only around 400 meters high, but under the scorching 35°C heat, expect to work up a serious sweat! Despite the effort, the reward at the top is absolutely worth it. Once you reach the summit, you’ll be greeted with breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding plains. The ruins of the ancient Khmer palace are impressive, offering a glimpse into the architectural brilliance of a civilization over a thousand years old. Visitors can even enter some of the structures, where small shrines are still actively used for worship. One downside is the lack of guided tours or informational signs. With such a historically significant site, having more educational content would greatly enhance the visitor experience. The entrance fee for foreigners is just $2 per person, which is an absolute bargain for the experience. If you’re in Phnom Penh and looking for a unique, off-the-beaten-path adventure, Chisor is definitely worth visiting. Just remember to bring water and wear comfortable shoes for the climb 😂

A hidden gem - a fair drive to reach it but we were the only foreigners there, everyone seemed amazed we had visited. The views are incredible.

The temple Prasat Phnom Chisor from the 11th century is located on the eastern side near the top of this 133m mountain. The architecture reflects its dedication to Hinduism. Next to it is a much younger Hindu temple. But the mountain has many more Buddhist temples and religious buildings. You can get there over the western stairway (secured parking at the bottom), via the eastern stairway (overgrown, not in good shape, only unsecured parking next to Sen Nimol Temple). Or you drive right up to the mountain from the south, there is parking right next to it.