Pailin

Pailin Province is in the Cardamom and Elephant Mountains region of Cambodia.

Pailin Halal Explorer

View from Phnom Yat. , Pailin - Pailin from Phnom Yat

Pailin Province contains the Palin city and the less populated Sala Krau neighborhood.

Historically a gem town, Pailin attracted immigrants from gem-rich Myanmar, which gives it a unique culture that is neither strictly traditional Khmer nor Burmese. Its more recent history is particularly dark, with the successful invasion by the Khmer Rouge in the 1980s. For most of the 1990s the area was a Khmer Rouge stronghold, resulting in exploitation of gems and hard woods, with the profits funding their guerrilla campaign. The town and its surrounding area today, has been stripped of any natural resources, including those that made it famous. Mine fields are a common sight, and like the rest of Cambodia, local residents live in abject poverty.

In 2009, a new strain of malaria was discovered in Pailin province, immune to easy treatment.

Travel to Pailin

By land

Pailin is 80 kilometers from Battambang on Highway 57. The highway was resurfaced in 2011, making for easy access, even during the wet season. Paramount Bus Company run a service from Battambang to Pailin (2 hr) costing USD8. This journey can also be done by taxi, costing a little more.

The border crossing at Phsar Prom (USD8 by motorbike taxi) is 18 kilometers west of town on Highway 57. This crossing is more scenic than the much busier and more stressful Aranyaprathet/Poipet crossing further north. Crossing here borders on enjoyable! Visas are issued at this border. It faces Ban Pakard in Thailand, from where there are connections to Chantaburi (~150THB, 1-2hrs), likely via Pong Nam Ron which is on Highway 317. Buses and ATMs are on the left, just after getting your (Thai) stamp. The bus station is at the back of a parking lot, off the road a bit.

How to get around in Pailin

A small town, Pailin is easily covered on foot. Motodops will give a lift anywhere in town for about 1,000 riel and will drive to the (Thai) border (16 kilometers by road) for about USD7-5.

What to see in Pailin

• O'Tavao Waterfall - pronounced like "Ortavao" | Actually a cascade, is a beautiful spot up in the mountains south of Pailin town. Due to its proximity to the source and the water is clean and is popular with the local residents for swimming, despite being only knee-deep at best. Like Phnom Yat, it gets busy during public holidays. Motodop there and back is USD7.

• Wat Phnom Yat A pagoda well-known to Cambodians. It features a Burmese-style stupa built by Shan immigrants in 1922. It's quite a walk to the top, but fantastic views of the surrounding area can be appreciated at any time of day. Can get extremely busy on Cambodian public holidays.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Pailin

• Circumnavigate Phnom Yat Using a well-worn dirt path around its base. Various other paths lead off to villages replete with peasants, livestock and land mines (at least land mine warning signs). While much of the immediate vicinity of Pailin has been demined and is cultivated, it's still best to walk only where others have walked (or driven) before.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Pailin

There are at least two banks with ATMs: including Canadia.

Gems are the traditional produce of the region and there are many jewellers.

Halal Restaurants in Pailin

តូបបាយហាឡាលផ្លូវកែង Corner Halal Restaurant - VJ44+HV8, Krong Pailin, Cambodia

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Pailin

Pailin - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Pailin, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Pailin. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Pailin and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Pailin. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Pailin. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPailin: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Pailin.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Pailin: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Pailin, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Pailin.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Pailin, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Pailin, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Pailin without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Pailin is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Pailin.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Gemstone Guesthouse Centrally located, on Highway 57, 50 m Southeast of Pailin Market fax= Checkin: A room with fan and bathroom is USD8. The same, but with a window view of the mountains costs USD7 The only new and clean accommodation in town.

There are a couple of cheaper, drabber options at the top of the market.

Telecommunications in Pailin

There are at least two Internet cafes with good connections. From USD0.50/ hr.

Travel Next

• Samlot District is a remote neighborhood in the Cardamom mountains, south of Pailin, and a popular retirement spot for former Khmer Rouge soldiers. Besides beautiful waterfalls, rolling hills of monsoonal rainforest and there is nothing to see or do. It is mainly the feeling of being amongst the fallen Khmer Rouge movement which makes it so fascinating. The bus companies Paramount Angkor and 168 Phnom Penh Sorya Transportation both claim to connect Samlot town with Battambang, Siem Reap, Sisophon and Phnom Penh, but not Pailin. There is sufficient traffic to make hitch hiking viable. Off Highway 57 and the road is only paved for a few kilometres.

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