Stone Carving Village of Choob

Section of Populated Place

The Stone Carving Village of Choob preserves traditional Khmer stone-carving workshops where artisans cut and finish lintels, statues and architectural elements; visitors observe craft demonstrations and buy carved pieces.

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Stone Carving Village of Choob essentials

Country: Cambodia
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Riels (៛)
Language: Khmer
Emergency: 117

Stone Carving Village of Choob at a Glance

About Stone Carving Village of Choob

Choob is a village that produces some outstanding stone carvings, many of which end up in the new four- and five-star hotels being built in Siem Reap.

Many of the village’s artisans work at their craft and display their wares along National Highway 6 between Poipet and Siem Reap. Choob is one of the best places to buy small sandstone carvings, which are often sold in tourist markets for more than double the price you will pay here.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Stone Carving Village of Choob

Best visited in the dry season (November-February) when rain is minimal and temperatures are most comfortable for exploring the outdoor village.

Dry / cool season
November-February · 22-30 °C
Least rain and more comfortable temperatures for visiting the outdoor workshops and walking around the village.
Hot season
March-April · 25-35 °C
Hottest time of year with intense heat-best to visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak heat.
Monsoon / wet season
May-October · 24-32 °C
Frequent heavy rains and high humidity can make travel on rural roads more difficult and outdoor visits intermittent.

Weather & Climate near Stone Carving Village of Choob

Climate

Stone Carving Village of Choob's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1018 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 72 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 19° - 32° 26° 2 mm some cloud 55% 1.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
February Excellent 22° - 34° 28° 16 mm some cloud 50% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
March Very Good 24° - 36° 31° 34 mm partly cloudy 55% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Good 25° - 36° 34° 73 mm partly cloudy 63% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 25° - 34° 34° 133 mm overcast 75% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
June Acceptable 24° - 33° 35° 105 mm overcast 83% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.8h
July Acceptable 24° - 32° 34° 118 mm overcast 86% 1.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
August Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 146 mm overcast 87% 1.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 214 mm overcast 88% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Good 23° - 31° 31° 144 mm overcast 86% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 28 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
December Ideal 19° - 30° 25° 5 mm some cloud 65% 1.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h