Pailin
CambodiaKH
Province of Cambodia
Pailin is a province in western Cambodia at the northern edge of the Cardamom Mountains near the border of Thailand. This province is surrounded by Battambang province and was officially carved out of Battambang to become a separate administrative division after the surrender of the Ieng Sary faction of the Khmer Rouge in 1996. Pailin is known to much of the world for having long been a stronghold of the Khmer Rouge, remaining under their control long after they were defeated in 1979 and serving from 1994 to 1998 as the capital of the Provisional Government of National Union and National Salvation of Cambodia. Within Cambodia, Pailin is known for its natural resources, namely precious gems and timber.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 75,112
- Coordinates
- 12.849, 102.609
- Timezone
- Asia/Phnom_Penh
Overview of Pailin
Pailin — a medium-sized town in Cambodia — is worth a place on your map. Around 75,112 people live here. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and water sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Pailin
Culture in Pailin
(8)Our data lists Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Mines, Monuments and Museums as culture options here. In all, 8 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Pailin.
Nature in Pailin
(6)Nature lovers get Caves, Geological Formations, Lakes, Mountains and Nature. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pailin. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Pailin
(3)Under water sports, Pailin is tagged with Jet Skiing, Surf and Water Sports. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Pailin's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Pailin
(2)Looking for nightlife? Pailin has Casinos and Music. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Pailin's own activity tags.
Sports in Pailin
(2)Pailin's sports entries include Biking and Hunting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Pailin. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Pailin
(1)The wellness shortlist for Pailin: Wellness. It is a direct read of Pailin's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Pailin
(2)The other activities shortlist for Pailin: Fishing and Secret. It is a direct read of Pailin's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Pailin
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Pailin viable all year.
Getting there & around
Pailin pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Phnom_Penh on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Pailin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pailin known for?
- Travellers associate Pailin with culture, nature and water sports. It sits in Cambodia and counts about 75,112 residents.
- What can you do in Pailin?
- Pailin is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Mines, Monuments and Museums, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Pailin?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Museums, food and nightlife keep Pailin viable all year.
- Where is Pailin located?
- Pailin belongs to Cambodia, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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