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    Located on the only beach in the region, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is our all-ages luxury oceanfront resort with its own private cove. Enjoy stunning ocean vistas from our sunset bar or sneak a peak of breaching whales from our beachfront restaurants.

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      Historically a gem town, Pailin attracted immigrants from gem-packed Burma, 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 80's. For most of the 90's the area was a Khmer Rouge stronghold, resulting in exploitation of gems and hardwoods, 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, locals live in abject poverty.

      In 2009, a new strain of malaria was discovered in Pailin province, immune to the current 'silver bullet' treatment.
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      • By Land

        Pailin is 80km from [wiki=b945d981e0006cc167ae7e15eb42ff61]Battambang[/wiki] on National Highway 57. The highway was resurfaced in 2011, making for easy access, even during the wet season. Paramount Bus Company run a service from [wiki=b945d981e0006cc167ae7e15eb42ff61]Battambang[/wiki] to Pailin (2 hours) costing $4. This journey can also be done by taxi, costing a little more.

        The border crossing at Phsar Prom ($4 by motorbike taxi) is 18 km west of town on National Highway 57. This crossing is more scenically situated than the much busier and more stressful [wiki=af482b0ec472f1903cc158f738718d7b]Aranyaprathet[/wiki]/[wiki=49f11583878c62d7a49ff53e3fd3a7c5]Poipet[/wiki] crossing further north. Crossing here borders on enjoyable! Visas are issued at this border. It faces Ban Pakard in [wiki=103357e3e40a9c0e4e9d36110f7bbc7a]Thailand[/wiki], from where there are connections to [wiki=925b1cafb54105da9af3de4b087b381f]Chantaburi[/wiki], likely via Pong Nam Ron which is on highway 317.

    • filter_dramaGet around
      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 (16 km by road) border for about $3-5.
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      Wat Phnom Yat, is a pagoda well known among Cambodians. It features a Burmese-style stupa built by Shan immigrants in 1922. It can be found atop Phnom Yat, a hill 500m south of town-the one with the town-dominating Buddha statue. It's quite a walk to the top, but entry is free, and fantastic views of the surrounding area can be appreciated at an time of day. Can get extremely busy during Cambodian public holidays.

      *O'Tavao Waterfall (pronounced more like Ortavao), actually a cascade, is a beautiful spot up in the mountains south of Pailin town. Take National Highway 57 towards [wiki=b945d981e0006cc167ae7e15eb42ff61]Battambang[/wiki] for a few minutes past Phnom Yat, then turn off to the right. The turning is signposted, but only in Khmer and only prominently if heading towards Pailin. Look for a large hoarding with two faded, hand painted pictures of water falls. Then head for about 6km up a tricky track that is possibly treacherous during the wet season. Due to its proximity to the source, the water is clean and is popular with the locals for swimming, despite being only knee deep at best. Like Phnom Yat, it gets busy during public holidays. Admission for foreigners is $1. Motodop there and back is $7.
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      Circumnavigate Phnom Yat using a well worn dirt path around its base. Various other paths lead off to villages replete with peasants, livestock and landmines (at least landmine 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.

      Phnom Yat is known to be a sacred place of worship for the natives of Pailin Province. It is considered as well as the heart of this border province, wrapped with superstitions both known to the residents and local visitors. The mountain ranges 60 meters high, with 7 km. in length and 3 km. wide that covers an area of 3,000 square km. The top of the mountain is accessible by foot or by vehicle. A staircase of 242 steps with each step of about 25cm. in height was completed on October 13, 1998.

      Here on top of the hill you will find Kola Pagoda. It was built by Kola natives in 1922 as a symbol of respect to grandfather and grandmother Yat. Another must see in this hilltop is the stupa behind the Kola Pagoda wherein the ashes of RattanakSambathis believed to be kept in here. RattanakSambath is the father of Cambodian literature KhunNiery, featured in the famous novel Pailin Rose written by Nheck Tem.

      Recently, a giant Buddha statute just built on top of the hill. It highs 26m in faces to the west featuring of evil defeating.Also, on the foot hill

      Phnom Yat is now one of the must see in Pailin visited by both local and international tourists who also enjoys relaxing on the small cottages while seeing the view from above.

      At about 50 meters from the foot of the mountain is WatRattanakSopoan. A pagoda walled with bas-relief depicting the Hindu saga the story of the churning of the ocean milk similar to those in the Angkor Wat temple. Several ancient structures can be found in Phnom Yat including stupas and asroms in various sizes.

      The Boyaca Valley part of Pailin boasts some of the most scenic and majestic views of the Cardamom Mountains and the countryside. When exploring the area, the locals are very friendly and welcoming. Hiking, biking, and general outdoor adventures is popular for tourists. There is a resort (Memoria Palace & Resort) in that area and is a good central point for starting and finishing adventure outings. In addition, they are very familiar with the area and can provide a tour guide if you or your group needs one.
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      There are at least two banks with ATMs: including Canadia, which does not levy a fee for use by foreign cards.

      Gems are the traditional produce of the region and there are many jewellers. However, rumour has it that the gems now purchased in Pailin are sourced somewhere else, due to the fact that Pailin's supply has almost dried up.
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      The market offers atmospheric dining.

      The Ba Yakha Valley part of Pailin boasts some of the most scenic and majestic views of the Cardamom Mountains and the countryside. When exploring the area, the locals are very friendly and welcoming. Hiking, biking, and general outdoor adventures is popular for tourists. There is a resort (Memoria Palace & Resort) in that area and is a good central point for starting and finishing adventure outings. In addition, they are very familiar with the area and can provide a tour guide if you or your group needs one.
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      As usual in provincial Cambodia, drinking beer at cafes and restaurants is as exciting as it gets.

      At the foot of the Cardamom Mountains in the Ba Yakha Valley, you can delight in the sweeping views of the green rolling hills of Cambodia’s beautiful landscape from Memoria Palace’s open air restaurant.
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      Gem-Stone Guesthouse. Centrally located, on National Highway 57, 50 metres south east of Pailin market. The only new and clean guestouse in town. A room with fan and bathroom is US$5. The same, but with a window view of the mountains costs US$7.

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

      *A pleasant 4 kilometer drive from Pailin town is Memoria Palace & Resort. Bungalow style rooms that surround a central lake, and three thatched-roof cabins. All rooms are clean and have full amenities. The resort property is beautiful and surrounded by lush green trees and the stunning picturesque surroundings of the Cardamom Mountains and pleasant countryside. A perfect escape from the hectic city life, and place to connect with nature.
    • filter_dramaContact
      There are at least two internet cafes with good connections. From $0.50/ hr.
    • filter_dramaGet out
      Samlot District is a remote district 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, 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 [wiki=b945d981e0006cc167ae7e15eb42ff61]Battambang[/wiki], [wiki=a39fc88e2386ddaeebb5872da6a83ee6]Siem Reap[/wiki], [wiki=47f783c3acbc84366522d7b038ae9bb8]Sisophon[/wiki] and [wiki=0d021d5b6d6f7424119928cbb5ed257c]Phnom Penh[/wiki] but not [wiki=46c15060045242c54c64c5854e858333]Pailin[/wiki]. There is sufficient traffic to make hitch hiking viable. Off highway 57, the road is only paved for a few kilometers.
    • filter_dramaRelevant Links
      [url=http://www.pailintourism.org]Official Pailin Tourism Website[/url] Official website of the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism for the city of Pailin featuring tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, useful information for travellers and more.
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