Wat Phnom Daun Penh

the temple on the "mountain" in the centre of the city with a lovely park around it. entry for foreigners is only 1$ (cash only) by the ticket office on the Eastern side (only entrance). there are many shrines to see and the park is shaded from the sun due to the trees. in the evenings there are many locals hanging out and going for a walk. there is also a craft centre with locally produced souvenirs. it's easy to miss but I'm grateful I went because I had a lovely conversation with Makara from the art shop who is so knowledgeable and inspiring with all her many endeavours.

Wat Phnom Daun Penh in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a lovely and serene temple complex perched on a small hill, offering a peaceful escape amid the city's bustle. This historic site, one of the capital's oldest landmarks, features a striking Chinese temple inside its main stupa area, blending Cambodian and Chinese architectural influences with ornate decorations and vibrant statues. Visitors can climb the gentle steps to explore the sacred grounds, making it a rewarding stop for those seeking cultural tranquility.

Lovely place to take a walk around. The entrance ticket is $1 (foreigners only). Unless you have a guide with you not much to do around, the visit will take 20 min max. The place requires some maintenance.

This Buddhist Temple is located on the some higher than the road. Short stairs to reach the temple. Big snake structure are laying on the two side wall of stairs. Park or garden is on ground level is nice.

A visit to Cambodia has to include thus amazing site - absolutely stunning, and my second visit. Some 19/20 years on there is little change - other than the amount of tourists !! Seeing the sunrise behind the temple is superb, but arriving at any time is just as good. Allow at least a couple of hours to walk round, climb the steps to look across the temple, meet local people etc there's toilets on site, local stalls, food etc. There are numerous other temples well worth visiting around here. Beautiful, peaceful surroundings with an amazing history.

[Dec 2024] No entrance ticket price, though it may have changed since. It's a nice place to walk around, soak in the local atmosphere of kids playing. Walk up a hill to a temple above, explore and pray if you want to.

This is a Buddhist temple in the centre of Phnom Penh on top of a small hill. You can get great views of the city from here. Wat Phnom has a height of 46 meters. The pagoda is named after Lady Penh from the story of the discovery of the four Buddha statues and one Vishnu statue. There are a stupa, pagoda and temple at the site

Beautiful place to visit. Its particularly lovely at night when it is lit up! You can wander up the stairs and look around at the ornate carvings.