Takeo district, Cambodia

Places to visit near Takeo

Takeo is a city in Takeo district, Cambodia, home to about 843,931 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 38 buddhist sites, 9 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 museums. The must-see places are Prasat Phnom Chisor (27 km), Wat Phnom Da (28 km) and Búng Bình Thiên (40 km).

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Takeo at a glance

Location
Takeo district, Cambodia
Population
about 843,931
Coordinates
10.9908° N, 104.7850° E
Places within 50 km
68 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Takeo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Takeo: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Buddhist sites near Takeo

79 buddhist sites within 100 km of Takeo. The closest is វត្តសីហរតនារាម Seihak Ratanaram Pagoda (1 km); the best-known is Prasat Phnom Chisor (27 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Takeo

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Takeo. The closest is Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Takeo

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Takeo. The closest is Home Bro's Montha (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Takeo

13 museums within 100 km of Takeo. The closest is Takeo Provincial Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Takeo

7 caves within 100 km of Takeo. The closest is Preah Kou Cave (49 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Takeo

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Takeo. The closest is Angkaol Beach (92 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Takeo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Takeo
  2. 1 km Takeo Provincial Museum · museum, Takeo
  3. 27 km Prasat Phnom Chisor · Buddhist site, Takeo
  4. 38 km Wat Phnom Da · temple, Takeo
  5. 30 km Genocide Memorial · monument, Takeo
  6. 7 km Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument · monument, Takeo
  7. 0 km Back to Takeo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Takeo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites3879វត្តសីហរតនារាម Seihak Ratanaram Pagoda (1 km)
    Forts & heritage952Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints334Home Bro's Montha (20 km)
    Museums313Takeo Provincial Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions38Ta Mok's Former House (2 km)
    Caves17Preah Kou Cave (49 km)
    Beaches & coast07Angkaol Beach (92 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Bœ̆ng O Tom (6 km)
    Mosques & dargahs06Al Ihsan Mosque (59 km)
    Churches35ពួកជំនុំជីវិតជោគជ័យ Glory Life Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls05Chruos Phaok Waterfall (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Phnom Tamao Zoo (43 km)
    Parks13Kids Fun Park (1 km)
    Temples22Wat Phnom Da (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Koh Tonsay (99 km)

    Takeo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Takeo?

    Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument (monument, about 1 km), Takeo Provincial Museum (museum, about 1 km), Prasat Phnom Chisor (Buddhist site, about 27 km), Genocide Memorial (monument, about 7 km), Wat Phnom Da (temple, about 28 km), House Ta Chhet Yeay Leang Takeo (heritage site, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Takeo?

    68 places on Spotwander: 38 buddhist sites, 9 forts & heritage, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Takeo?

    វត្តសីហរតនារាម Seihak Ratanaram Pagoda, about 1 km by road; Wat Seyhakratanram (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Takeo?

    Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument, about 1 km by road; Lotus Flower Statue (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Takeo?

    Home Bro's Montha, about 20 km by road; Sister Village Near Chiso Mountain (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Takeo?

    Start in Takeo, visit Takeo Provincial Museum, then Prasat Phnom Chisor, then Wat Phnom Da, then Genocide Memorial, then Cambodian-Vietnamese Friendship Monument, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Takeo?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Takeo’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.