Place to visit
Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park, Cambodia: what it is and when to go
Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park is a national park in Vietnam (Vườn quốc gia Lò Gò - Xa Mát) in Cambodia. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is November to February. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cambodia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- National park in Vietnam · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Vườn quốc gia Lò Gò - Xa Mát
- Where
- Cambodia
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- KTI Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang), 117 km as the crow flies
- Website
- logoxamat.tayninh.gov.vn
- Coordinates
- 11.63784, 105.95573
What it is and where
Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park is a national park in Vietnam (Vườn quốc gia Lò Gò - Xa Mát) in Cambodia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cambodia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 11.63784, 105.95573; the nearest main airport is Techo International Airport (KTI, Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang)), 117 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cambodia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in Cambodia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park is November to February.
- JanBest time11:23
- FebBest time11:38
- MarPossible11:55
- AprBetter not12:16
- MayBetter not12:32
- JunPossible12:41
- JulPossible12:37
- AugPossible12:23
- SepPossible12:04
- OctPossible11:44
- NovBest time11:27
- DecBest time11:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | November to February | March and June to October |
| Wildlife | November to February | March and June to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Cambodia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cambodia
To enter Cambodia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity and a passport photo”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cambodia checklist. Currency: Cambodian riel (KHR), although the US dollar is the de facto currency; plugs: Type A, C and G · 230 V · 50 Hz (universal adapter; power cuts are common); emergencies: 117 police · 119 ambulance · 118 fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kampong Cham Bamboo BridgeArchitecture66 km
- Phnom SreiNature · Mountains73 km
- Phnom ProsPhnom Pros (Man Hill) with Wat Sovan Kiri Rotanakat73 km
- Neak Loeung BridgeBridge in Cambodia84 km
- Cambodia–Vietnam Friendship MonumentMonument in Cambodia112 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cambodia guide.
More in Cambodia: Nature
- Phnom Aural: Tallest peak in Cambodia
- Preah Monivong National Park: national park in Cambodia
- Phnom Krom
- Ream National Park: national park of Cambodia
- Virachey National Park: Park
- Kirirom National Park: national park in Cambodia
Every Cambodia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park?
It is a national park in Vietnam (Vườn quốc gia Lò Gò - Xa Mát in the local language) in Cambodia. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cambodia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park?
November to February. In June there are 12 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 19.
How do you get to Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park?
The nearest main airport is Techo International Airport (KTI), 117 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cambodia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cambodia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kampong Cham Bamboo Bridge, Phnom Srei, Phnom Pros. The rest is in the Cambodia guide.
Keep reading
- Nature56 places for nature in Cambodia, from Phnom Aural to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CambodiaBefore travelling to Cambodia: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. A visa is required and it is easy: the e-Visa is applied for online on the official go…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Lò Gò–Xa Mát National Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.