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Phnom Krom

Siem Reap  >  Cambodia

A surprisingly good birding area, close to the world’s number 1 rated tourist destination, Angkor Wat.

Añadido* por Lothar Katz
Última actualización 3 enero 2026

Descripción

Phnom Krom is a temple hill and a surrounding village located close to Siem Reap, Cambodia’s second largest city and the place to stay when visiting Angkor Wat. Around the village, which lies just to the north of Tonle Sap, the country’s largest lake, are rice fields and wetlands that attract a wide variety of birds.

More than 270 bird species, including many migrants, have been reported in the area. Among them are Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Green-billed Malkoha, White-throated Kingfisher, Taiga Flycatcher, Oriental Pratincole, Bronze-winged Jacana, Asian Openbill, Asian Koel, Large Hawk-Cuckoo and Amur Stonechat.

Detalles

Accesso

Getting to Phnom Krom couldn’t be any easier. While a few professional bird guides offer organized tours on the internet, they will get you there the same way you can use on your own: simply take a tuktuk, one of the inexpensive local three-wheeled motor taxis, to get to the Phnom Krom area, located less than 11 km south of Siem Reap.

The best birding areas are just north of the village, on the west side of the road from Siem Reap (see map), where you can wander on your own, observing or taking pictures of birds at your leisure. Owing to the proximity to the city, renting a bicycle is another good option to get here. Phnom Krom’s paths and trails can be a little muddy, so bring solid footwear that won’t mind getting dirty.

Terreno y habitat

Humedal , Llanura , Lago , Estanque

Condiciones

Plano , Pantanoso , Resbaladizo

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno , Primavera

Ruta

Camino sin asfaltar , Camino estrecho

Camino difícil de andar

Caminata media

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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Mapa

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