Major city · Cambodia
Chlongឈ្លូង
Skip Chlong unless you have a spare half-day and want a quiet Mekong riverside town with no tourist infrastructure: 2–3 hours from Kratie by road, then a ferry ride.
Chlong is a small district centre in Eastern Cambodia, 30 km south of Kratie. It has a local market, a few guesthouses and a ferry across the Mekong. Most travellers pass through on the way between Kratie and Kampong Cham, but the town itself offers little beyond a glimpse of rural river life. A half-day stop is enough if you are curious; otherwise, spend the time in Kratie or Banlung.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads may be muddy)
- Airport
- none nearby
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 5Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Chlong117 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chlong, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?US dollars for hotels, tours and restaurants; riel (KHR, about 4,000 to the dollar) for change and small street purchases.Cambodia-wide
- SIM or eSIMSmart, Cellcard and Metfone sell tourist SIMs at the airports with passport registration; a week of data costs a few dollars.Cambodia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cambodia-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Round up or leave US$1–2 where no service charge is added.Cambodia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/G. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cambodia-wide
- SafetyChlong is safe, but roads can be rough and medical facilities are minimal.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, restaurants and at the Angkor ticket office and main temples; squat toilets with a hose or scoop on the road.Cambodia-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close for Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben; government offices close all public holidays; Angkor temples open every day.Cambodia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- Getting aroundWalk or hire a motorbike/tuk-tuk from the market.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$1–2
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomUS$10
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomUS$15
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomUS$25
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$15 · Mid US$25 · High US$40
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- none nearby: arrive by land or via another city
Map of Chlong
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Chlong
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Kratie · 27 km straight line
- Kampong Cham · 63 km straight line
- Tây Ninh · 105 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jul (17 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chlong: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or hire a motorbike/tuk-tuk from the market. The ferry across the Mekong runs regularly.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
Road 308, share taxi or motorbike, about 30 km (19 mi)Road 308, share taxi or motorbike, about 19 mi (30 km)
Dolphin watching and Mekong islands.
Door to door: About 2 h
Road 308 then ferry at Stung Trang, about 70 km (43 mi)Road 308 then ferry at Stung Trang, about 43 mi (70 km)
Dirt road sections; check conditions.
Door to door: About 3 h
Road 308 north to Kratie, then road 73 east, about 120 km (75 mi)Road 308 north to Kratie, then road 73 east, about 75 mi (120 km)
Long drive for a day trip; better as an overnight.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Near the market
Two guesthouses: one next to the market, the other a few hundred metres away on the road to Kratie. Basic, no online booking.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $15–25
- Mid
- $25–40
- High
- $40+
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × US$10 | US$10 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$15 | US$15 |
| Motorbike hire (per day)1 × US$10 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$4 |
| Trip total≈ US$39 per person per day, bed included | US$39 |
Two guesthouses in town; no online booking.
2026 estimate in US dollars; transport to/from Chlong excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | $2–5 |
| Bottle of water | $0.50–1 |
| Coffee | $1–2 |
| Motorbike hire (per day)check | $10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATMs in Chlong; bring enough riel or US dollars from Kratie or Kampong Cham.
- Road 308 from Kratie is partly sealed, partly dirt; check conditions in the rainy season.
- Fast boats between Kratie and Kampong Cham no longer run on a schedule; only slow cargo boats may stop here.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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Chlongឈ្លូង
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My bed tonight
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សូមទៅអាសយដ្ឋាននេះTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
Nearest embassy/consulate in Phnom Penh.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Share taxi Kratie → Chlong: about $5–10, 30–45 min (check)
Say or show
- ជំរាបសួរ — Hello (chum reap suor)
- អរគុណ — Thank you (orkun)
- តម្លៃប៉ុន្មាន? — How much? (tam-lay bon-man?)
- ផ្សារនៅឯណា? — Where is the market? (psar nov ai na?)
- ខ្ញុំត្រូវការទូក — I need a boat (khnhom trov kar tuk)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chlong. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Mar · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, roads may be muddy) · month by month →
- 0 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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