Wat Po Langka
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located in the north of the Siem Reap city center. The site has origins in the 16th century while the pagoda we see today dates to a much later time.
Wat Sampov Pram
Located atop Bokor Mountain, Wat Sampov Pram is a charismatic pagoda with an extraordinary location and part of what was an old French colonial resort area from the 1920s, Bokor Hill Station.
Wat Thom
Contemporary monastery and pagoda that has recently been quite beautifully restored. The full translation of the Khmer site name is Wat Thom Sovan Rainsy Serey Mongkul.
Wat Prasat Svay Prei
Contemporary monastery and pagoda that houses ancient remains including two lintel fragments, spouted pedestal, decorated door column fragment, and sandstone plinths.
Wat Enteak Komar
Also recorded as Vat Eng Khna, Wat Prasat Noren Enkoma, Neak Vihear, and other names. It is a site where stunning ancient temple remains were found in the 1900s and today features a beautiful old wooden vihara that is demarcated with ornate sema stones. To the east is a large basin. Located north of Kampong … Read more
Kong Rei Mountain
A beautiful mountain in the naturally scenic area of Kampong Leang District. On the southern side of the mountain there are some funerary stupa and a staircase leading to a small shelter housing a Buddha statue while on the western side there is another staircase leading up to another small shrine. Keeping following the road … Read more
Phnom Kachchot Borey
Also recorded as Mountain Kachongkot Borey and Phnom Borey. Located in Pursat just across the border from Kampong Chhnang Province, it’s a natural scenic site, a cultural site, and according to locals also an ancient site. The site features a lot of contemporary sculptures on its two plateaus including monumental statues of Yaksha guarding the … Read more
Phnom Neang Kang Buddha Nirvana
Located around 10km south of the RN 6 right on the border of Pursat and Kampong Chhnang Provinces is a small mountain, also known as Phnom Kangva, featuring a beautiful carving of a reclining Buddha/Buddha Nirvana. It is over a meter high and several meters long, cut directly into the sandstone face of the mountain … Read more
Wat Sambo (Batheay Kampong Cham)
Also recorded as Wat Sambor. Contemporary monastery and pagoda where on the north side of the pagoda a shelter contains a pedestal from an ancient site. The pagoda is under restoration as of 06/22 and interestingly is built atop a rise, then a 1/2 m high base which also features an old stupa in one … Read more
Tbong Phnom & Wat Taing Sre
Located near the RN 6 just across the border from Kandal into Kampong Cham is a beautiful looking mountain and village area. Atop the mountain that is also recorded as Phnom Cheung Chhnok, of course, there is a pagoda! You can ride up to the pagoda and enjoy amazing views all the way to Phnom … Read more
Wat Phnom Del (Kampong Cham)
Also recorded as Phnom Del Pagoda, it’s a contemporary monastery and pagoda set atop a small rise that offers views over the fields and villages below. On the east side of the pagoda, you can see a large rock monolith and remnants from an ancient site including a pedestal featuring an embossed Garuda, a carved … Read more
Wat Chrung Thmor Krapeuha
Contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring a monumental seated Buddha and reclining Buddha statues. The village here has a brand new road (06/22) that connects to the RN 6 making it easy to visit, the area is mostly farmland and quite pretty during the green growth of the rainy season. The monks and lay people of … Read more
Wat Kompoul Chheukach
Contemporary monastery and pagoda built atop a small hill. The pagoda is quite stunning.
Wat Preah Vihear Thom (Prey Veng)
Contemporary monastery and pagoda built atop an ancient site that was reported as having no standing remains according to French records from the early 1900s.
Wat Vihear Kuk
Contemporary pagoda and monastery located at the foot of Preah Vihear Kuk and the mountain, Phnom Chheu Kach. Opposite the pagoda is Prasat Preah Vihear Chan.
Wat Vong Borey Phnom Touch
Also known as Wat Phnom Doit, it’s a pagoda located atop a small mountain featuring numerous Buddhist sculptures. At the top, there are superb views on offer looking toward the mountain of Phnom Chheu Kach and the village of Ba Phnum. You can access the site from the south or from an eastern entrance, either … Read more
Preah Theat Pong Pos
Also recorded as Wat Wat Pong Pous, a contemporary monastery and pagoda where a shelter with remains of an ancient brick temple can be seen
Preah Vihear Kuk
Also recorded as Prasat Preah Pisnukar and Wat Ba Phnom, the contemporary pagoda sits at the northeastern edge of Phnom Chheu Kach offering views out over the small village below. At the time of visiting (06/22) the pagoda and monastery were seemingly abandoned and unkept. There is a trail that leads further along the crest … Read more
Wat Sovan Botum
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the northern side of Phnom Penh featuring several monumental Buddha statues.
Wat Chambak Meas
Contemporary monastery featuring a charismatic old wooden pagoda. The site is located around 20km north of central Phnom Penh on the bank of the Mekong River. Across the road is Wat Sovan Botum which features several monumental Buddha statues. Update 08/22: The old pagoda, bar the Buddha, has been pulled down.
Wat Vearin
Contemporary monastery and pagoda also known as Wat Prek Leap, located by the Mekong River just north of central Phnom Penh.
SOSORO Museum Phnom Penh
It may not seem so interesting at first but this is actually a recommended visit while in Phnom Penh. The museum is modern, well laid out, and well-staffed who are all very helpful and even quite knowledgable. The museum introduces ancient trade routes of the Funan era (dating back some 2000 years) and methods of … Read more
Wat Pothi Pruk
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the bank of the Mekong river. Located between the pagoda and the river, surrounded by funerary stupa, the original pagoda can still be seen. The old pagoda is very charismatic featuring ornate wooden pediments on the roof and embossed pediment design above the doors. Beautiful sema stones can also … Read more
Wat Botum Kong
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located on the bank of the river with views of Phnom Penh. The pagoda has some embossed murals of Buddhist narratives and near the river there is an old stupa that has become intertwined with the roots of a tree.
Wat Thmor Puon
Contemporary monastery with a stunning new pagoda, fortunately, the old pagoda remains standing for now and it’s still interesting to look at some of the art of times gone by. Also noting the “chaitya” placed at the foot of the Buddha and the beautiful image of Preah Mae Thorani. The new pagoda