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A map of Wats and Pagodas in Cambodia including those visited and planning to visit. For the most part, these are pagodas connected with ancient sites and those visited along the journey in between. It’s a relatively small map considering that according to the Ministry of Cults and Religion (via Khmer Times), Cambodia has 5,104 Buddhist pagodas with 70,905 monks!
Wat Veang Chas
The old Royal Palace during the time of King Ang Duong who reigned for two periods between 1848-1860. The old vihara (pagoda) was rebuilt in the late 1990s with support from PM Hun Sen along with additional recent refurbishments. The grounds are quite large, quite pleasant, and surrounded by a vast expanse of water on … Read more
Wat Vearin
Contemporary monastery and pagoda also known as Wat Prek Leap, located by the Mekong River just north of central Phnom Penh.
Wat Velevorn
Contemporary monastery located west of Road 68 in Chrouy Neang Nguon commune of Srei Snam district.
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 Vihear Samnor
A contemporary monastery and pagoda featuring ornate leaf-style sema stone from its prior iteration, perhaps sometime in the 16-18th c. In the southwest corner of the grounds, there is an older brick stupa that may also be attributable to that era, mostly engulfed by a tree. The sala chan also features some nice murals on … Read more
Wat Vihear Thom
Also known as Wat Monisalvan Vihear Thom, what we see today is a contemporary pagoda, monastery and school in a lovely peaceful setting, all quite typical, but the site actually houses a great mystery and wonder of the ancient Khmer Empire. That story began in the early 1900s when the abbot, needing water for his … Read more
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
Wat Yukunthor
Located on the bank of the Tonle Sap Lake in Baribour District of Kampong Chhnang, Wat Yukunthor is one of the older pagodas in the area. It’s been restored in recent times.