Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Takeo is situated at Sla Village of Ro Vieng Commune in Sam Roung District. The Sam Roung District is located about 62 kilometers away from Phnom Penh. The mountain can also be reached by National Road No 2 through Ba Ti district. It only takes about 15 minutes to reach Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Takeo if you drive from Takeo. Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain) in Takeo is also known as "Chiso Mountain". It is one of the beautiful tourist attractions in Takeo.
Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Takeo houses an ancient worn out temple. It is more or less in normal condition. From the peak of the mountain you can have a view of the rice fields in Takeo. The rice fields provide beautiful and amazing scenery. Phnom Chissor Temple was constructed on the top of the mountain. It was established by the King Sorayak Varman I during the early 11th century. The temple was dedicated to Brahmanism.
Climbing the Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Takeo is not a problem at all. You can easily climb this mountain by a well-known western stair consisting of 180 steps. While climbing down you can take the help of a southern stair consisting of 408 steps. Just beside the southern stair, there is also an old stair. This old stair is situated right in front of the temple. This old stair was constructed along with the temple. The stair is connected with the temples of Sen Chhmos and Sen Ro Vang, and Tonle Oum.
Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain), Takeo is considered to be a historical place of Takeo region. There is an old temple reflects artistic inheritance of Cambodia. All these facts proofs that the Phnom Chissor (Chissor Mountain) in Takeo is an old and historical site. It also includes the attractive natural scenery and other social accomplishments like Phnom Chi So.
This place is visited by a number of tourists every year. The rush of the visitors is more during the national and international festivals.
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