Wat Damnak

One of the beautiful temple (Wat) in Siem Reap that is close to Pub Street and the Night Market. A very peaceful compound with a library, a school all in one place. In the evening of weekdays, monks are teaching English to students as well. A nice place to cool off, reflect or just come for leisure stroll away from the busyness outside.

I really felt here a special atmosphere. Beautiful and quiet place. Only barking of dogs can destroy the silence :) or running children since there is a school on the area. Wat Domnak is a famous Buddhist pagoda and one of the teaching monasteries in the city of Siem Reap. Wat Damnak was formerly the royal residence of King Sisowath from 1904 to 1927. Later, the king's palace was relocated near the Banana King Ashram. After the Royal Palace was relocated, the courtyard of the old palace complex was turned into a Buddhist pagoda. During the Khmers Rouges regime, Wat Damnak was used by the Khmers Rouges as their military base. Wat Domnak is one of the teaching monasteries of Siem Reap, and this academic ambition has developed considerably since the early 2000s.

No tickets required. Just walk right in to the serene and spacious compound. Lots of old stone and water to look at and appreciate. One of the better temples in town.

Not so far from pub street. You can see the temple. There is so quiet.

Very peaceful place. We decided to go around 5, when the sun was close to setting down, yet still up. Tranquil evening atmosphere with earthy coloured architecture, with birds flying around and vegetation waving slowly in the wind. Sometimes we heard monks chanting from the roof of our accommodation.

I've made the discovery to enter in that timeless place. Got a red bracelet, made a prey for family and walked around to contemplate and just take the time. For those lucky who live nearby Wat Damnak, going through it seems like to give your soul a chance to start the day on the most positive way possible.

A really enjoyable visit, very little tourists and a good experience watching the local kids feed the cat fish and turtles in the pond.

Not far from the night markets, same side of the river. Nice area to walk through and sit. Very quiet and relaxing.