- Area: Kandal Province > Ponhea Lueu District > Kampong Luong Commune
- | Type: Attractions
Located on the west bank of the Tonle Sap River and east of the RN5 in Kampong Luong Village, Kandal, Wat Kampong Luong is a contemporary monastery and pagoda and, an important heritage site. The pagoda features very beautiful murals and decorative features, the site also houses an array of Buddhist statuary, I believe it replaced an earlier pagoda.
The monastery grounds are lush featuring several sculptures, and a large Chinese stupa as I believe there is a modern connection with a monastery in China. Moreover, the site houses the remains of a Chinese monk, Bin Hoin, deposited in 2015 to fulfill his wish of having his bones spread across the five nations of Buddhism. The chief monk is also one of the leaders of Buddhism in Cambodia.
Map
*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.
Site Info
- Site Name: Wat Kampong Luong Khmer Name: វត្តកំពង់លួង
- Reference ID: HA40796 | Posted: January 27, 2024 | Last Update: January 27th, 2024
- Tags/Group: Longvek-Oudong, T21, Wat
- Location: Kandal Province > Ponhea Lueu District > Kampong Luong Commune
