Wat Rokar Kandal

Located in the south of the city of Kratie, Wat Rokar (វត្ត​រការ​កណ្តាល​ចាស់) was built in the 18th century and, which is rare to see today, it features beautiful wooden pillars and internal frame with a tiled roof. It has been restored in recent times and functions as a local crafts center during tourist season. It’s a must-see when in Kratie.

Take note of the beautifully carved wooden pediments on the exterior and inside the carved wooden cross beams of the center truss, arched beams supporting the roof, and the carved support beams running lengthwise below them. There are two old stupas and across the road, the new pagoda.

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308, Kratie, Cambodia

*Important: mapped location may only be approximated to the district level/village only. To visit sites outside the tourist zones you should seek a local guide from the area read more.

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Living in Asia for over a decade and now residing in beautiful Siem Reap. Rodney Charles L'Huillier has spent over seven years in Cambodia and is the author of Ancient Cambodia (2024) and Essential Siem Reap (2017, 2019). Contact via [email protected] - more..

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