| Coordinates | 12.0603, 102.7721 |
|---|---|
| Category | Hiking, Hiking, Scenic |
| Nearest city | Anlong Reab |
| Region | 00, Cambodia |
| Sources | geonames |
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé Hiking & Travel Guide
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is a mountain in 00, Cambodia. The nearest service base is Anlong Reab, roughly 36 km away.
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé at a Glance
- What it is: mountain (Hiking)
- Where it is: 00, 00, Cambodia — coordinates 12.0603, 102.7721
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to four hours
- Best season: late spring to early autumn
Quick Facts
| Place type | Mountain |
| Primary category | Hiking |
| Also good for | Hiking, Scenic |
| Region / state | 00 |
| Country | Cambodia |
| Nearest city | Anlong Reab |
| Coordinates | 12.0603, 102.7721 |
| Nearest base town | Anlong Reab (36 km) |
Why Phnŭm Klŏng Samé Is Worth Visiting
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified hiking in 00, Cambodia,. Its position 36 km from Anlong Reab also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for hiking, scenic as much as for hiking. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Phnŭm Klŏng Samé
In plain terms, Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is a mountain in the 00 area of 00, Cambodia that travellers book around hiking trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for hiking, scenic too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Anlong Reab - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Phnŭm Klŏng Samé
What people mean when they call Phnŭm Klŏng Samé beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - wildflower spring, deep-green summer, gold-and-rust autumn and, above the snowline, a winter version of the same scene. It also keeps an unspoiled feel precisely because it is not yet on every must-see list, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé sits at 12.0603, 102.7721 in 00, Cambodia. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Phnŭm Klŏng Samé names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Anlong Reab and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Anlong Reab is about 36 km (22 mi) each way, so allow Anlong Reab as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Cambodia. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Phnŭm Klŏng Samé comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (12.0603, 102.7721) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Walk the shortest signed loop first, then decide how far to push on with the lightest pack
- Check sunrise/sunset times before setting out; carry water for double the distance you plan
- Photography stops at the first viewpoint are usually the best framed ones
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is one anchor at the trailhead or first viewpoint, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Phnŭm Klŏng Samé
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Anlong Reab and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Phnŭm Klŏng Samé, Khao Ta Bat is only 66 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Head back slowly, stopping at anything that caught your eye on the inbound drive - the return leg is where the best unplanned photos happen.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Anlong Reab unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Phnŭm Klŏng Samé
- Save the pin (12.0603, 102.7721) offline - reception in 00 is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Carry more water than the plan says; shade is usually optional on these routes
- Tell someone the turnaround time - help arrives slower than it looks from the trailhead
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Khao Ta Bat — hiking, about 66 km (41 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Cambodia on the Cambodia country hub, browse the full Hiking Cambodia collection, or take in the whole 00 region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is a verified mountain in 00, Cambodia that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to four hours.
Where exactly is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé?+
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is in 00, Cambodia, at coordinates 12.0603, 102.7721. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé from the nearest city?+
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé is about 36 km (22 mi) from Anlong Reab, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Anlong Reab and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Phnŭm Klŏng Samé?+
late spring to early autumn. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Phnŭm Klŏng Samé?+
Plan on two to four hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé good for families with kids?+
With kids, judge Phnŭm Klŏng Samé by the shortest signed loop rather than the headline route - if the first viewpoint holds their attention, extend; if not, leave early and nobody is disappointed.
Does Phnŭm Klŏng Samé cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Phnŭm Klŏng Samé?+
The closest verified neighbour is Khao Ta Bat; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Phnŭm Klŏng Samé.
Is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Phnŭm Klŏng Samé in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Phnŭm Klŏng Samé as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Phnŭm Klŏng Samé different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a mountain in 00, Cambodia with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Phnŭm Klŏng Samé as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to four hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Phnŭm Klŏng Samé, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé known for?+
It is known locally as a mountain in 00, Cambodia. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Hiking category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Phnŭm Klŏng Samé?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Phnŭm Klŏng Samé section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call phnŭm klŏng samé beautiful is usually elevated, unblocked views - the kind of layered landscape that photographs badly from the road and perfectly from the first viewpoint. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Phnŭm Klŏng Samé crowded?+
Phnŭm Klŏng Samé sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 1949154](https://www.geonames.org/1949154). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
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