Wat Phnom was given the name of Wat Preah Chedey Borapaut. Wat Phnom is the charming central point of Phnom Penh.

Wat Phnom is a Buddhist temple (wat) located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The Wat Phnom temple has a strong connection with establishment of the capital city of Cambodia.

The Wat Phnom was constructed by a wealthy woman named Penh as a tomb for her husband.

Wat Phnom, The sanctuary on the summit has been rebuilt many times, most recently in 1926, and nothing remains of the original structures.

Wat Phnom is the only hill in town.

Wat Phnom Temple overview

Wat Phnom Temple is the most important and ancient historical temple in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and is located on an artificial hill in the center of the city. It was built in 1373 by a rich widow and is the most important and ancient historical temple in Phnom Penh.

The temple is considered the most sacred temple and attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world to visit each year. This is also one of the most popular destinations for tourists to visit when visiting Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

This is the highest religious architecture and destination in Phnom Penh City, standing 27 meters above the surrounding area. There are two ways to visit this temple: go up one way and down another. This way, tourists will see all of the temple’s sights.

The temple is also where most of Cambodia’s famous Khmer religious festivals, such as the New Year Festival and concerts, are held. There are many monkeys around the temple, but tourists must not annoy them. Tourists must also refrain from praying for love here and from wearing shorts while visiting the temple.

How to travel to Wat Phnom Temple?

Wat Phnom Temple is located in the heart of Phnom Penh City, making it easy to visit by taxi, car, bus, or even on foot if you stay in a centrally located hotel.

This temple is also close to Tonle Sap Lake, where many of the main attractions, such as central markets and famous local restaurants with river views, are available.

Wat Phnom Temple is also one of the main tourist attractions in Phnom Penh, normally it is included in the city tour of Phnom Penh, otherwise, it is also easy for you to visit on your own.

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