Phnom Chisor
ភ្នំជីសូរ
An early 11th-century hilltop sanctuary in Takeo, later shared with a Buddhist vihara, looking south over the plain toward Vietnam.
Quick facts
- Pass Type
- Separate Ticket
- Entry Fee USD
- $2
- Opening Hours
- 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Commissioning King
- Suryavarman I
- Century Built
- 11th Century
- Religion & Primary Deity
- Hindu & Buddhist · Shiva
- Circuit
- Outer Temple
- Distance from Siem Reap
- 380 km
- Best Time to Visit
- Morning. The stair from the plain is the whole first half of the visit.
Nicknames and famous highlights
History and architecture
Phnom Chisor was built in the early 11th century under Suryavarman I, in the same broad period as the Khleang style at Angkor. A laterite temple and originally two libraries sit on the hill, with a long stair climbing from the village. Theravada buildings were added later, so the site is both a Hindu ruin and a living Buddhist hill. On a clear day the view runs across the Takeo plain. It is a standard day trip from Phnom Penh, not from Siem Reap, and the ticket is local.
How to get to Phnom Chisor
No origin routes are published yet. See every temple in Takeo.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to visit Phnom Chisor?
Phnom Chisor charges a separate ticket of $2. The pass recorded here is Separate Ticket.
What are the opening hours of Phnom Chisor?
Phnom Chisor is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: Morning. The stair from the plain is the whole first half of the visit..
Who built Phnom Chisor?
Commissioned under Suryavarman I, 11th Century, Early 11th century, dedicated to Shiva. The religion recorded here is Hindu & Buddhist.
What is Phnom Chisor known for?
Also called Hill of Chisor. Known for Hilltop sanctuary, Long laterite stair, View south across the plain, Later Buddhist vihara