Wat Po Lanka (Battambang)

Area: Battambang Province > Sangkae District > Kampong Prieng Commune
| Type: Ancient Remains & Temples

Also recorded as Wat Pothi Lanka, is a contemporary monastery and pagoda located around 20 km east of Battambang city along the RN 5. The pagoda has recently been renewed and at the main entrance, the original gate has been preserved. Interestingly, to the left of the pagoda, is a large pen with two ostriches. Apparently, the monk purchased them for $150 each from a nearby province, and they seem well cared for with the lady chopping up masses of greens for their twice-daily meal.

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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.

Site Info

Site Name: Wat Pothi Lanka Khmer Name: វត្តពោធិលង្កា
Reference ID: HA40478 | Posted: January 22, 2024 | Last Update: January 22nd, 2024
Tags/Group: T21, Temples, Wat
Location: Battambang Province > Sangkae District > Kampong Prieng Commune

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..