Wat Chas (Phnom Kulen)

Wat Chas is a small monastery nearby the eastern cliff edge of Phnom Kulen providing spectacular views from several points over Svay Leu and the plains below. It might be an amazing sunrise spot too, but the monastery gates never seem to be open that early.

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*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.
  • Reference ID: HA22587 | Last Updated: January 1st, 2022
  • Tags/Group: Kulen, Phnom Kulen, View, Wat
  • Location: Siem Reap Province > Svay Leu District > Khnang Phnum Commune > Ta Penh Village
    • Rodney Charles LHuillier

    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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