Phnom Yat is a cultural and historical attractions in Pailin City. It is not only a holy place where people come to worship, but it is also further in the heart of the city of Pailin.
The mountain is 60 meters high, 700 meters long, 300 meters wide and covers 30,000 square meters. The summit is accessible by foot or by car. A staircase of 242 steps, each step about 25 inches high, was completed on October 13, 1998.

This attraction is an ancient pagoda, resembling a Kola pagoda. It was built on the hilltop by the Kola people in 1922. There are many ancient structures on Phnom Yat, including big and small stupas and Asroms (a place for meditation).
The hill is Pailin is for residents and some visitors of the pagoda are very secretive. Although the people assume that there are still a wealth of gems hidden in this hill. There are at the top of the hill huts or small houses for visitors to rest.