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!
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 … Read more
Located to the northwest of Oudong Mountain and just north of Wat Veang Chas, Wat Prang features a grand stupa/chedi that dates to the era of King Ang Duong who reigned for two periods between 1848 and 1860. It was restored in 1905 by King Sisowath (reign 1904-1927) with relics also reportedly deposited at that … Read more
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
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located north of Oudong Mountain in Kandal Province. The site has a notable heritage in the post-Angkorian era. Historical Images
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located within the large expanse of the ancient capital of Longvek. It features some remains from the Post-Angkorian era. The site has its heritage in the era of King Ang Chan.
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.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located just south of the RN5 near the Kampong Chhnang/Pursat border. It features older style sema that may have belong to an earlier iteration of what we see today.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located around 6km west of Battambang city. Immediately west of the pagoda is an interesting development that appears at first sight to be the trace of an old banteay, perhaps similar to Kampaeng Stoeng Preah Srok just west of Siem Reap along the ancient road. Or it could just be a … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda
Contemporary monastery and pagoda
Contemporary monastery and pagoda, surrounded by the moat of an ancient temple that once occupied the site.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda built atop the location of an ancient temple site, retaining the original moat.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located southwest of Phsar Village.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located near the Kampong Chhnang and Pursat border.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located atop Phnom Borvong, about 12 km south of Pursat. The mountaintop features several attractions, all related to the pagoda. On there north side there is a monastery and pagoda with several buildings in development including a meditation area. Just south of that is a grand Chedi. A little to the … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located 15 km south of Pursat. It has recently been renewed and is quite pretty with a beautiful location on the mountainside.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located 25 km south of Pursat. It is one of the older pagodas in the area and features notable pediments along with murals on its inner walls.
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located 7km north of Pursat city. On our visit in Aug 2023 there is a massively tall construction underway behind the pagoda, let’s wait to see what it becomes.
Located in central Pursat city, it’s an older pagoda retaining its original inner murals, decorative pediments, and features. I am not sure of its exact foundation date, perhaps what we see dates to around the mid-1900s. The pagoda also features a beautifully decorated balan (pedestal for the Buddha) and outside, an equally beautifully decorated stupa. … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located in Moung Russey Commune, around 7 km west of Battambang-Pursat Border city along the RN 5. There is a new pagoda under construction and the older pagoda has been preserved. The pagoda was constructed with donations from the US-based Khmer community according to the plaque on the roof, although … Read more
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. … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located 15 km east of Battambang city along the RN 5. The pagoda has a style of the mid-1900s and the wood-pillared sermon hall has a plaque noting the monastery’s foundation in 1915. If the pagoda itself dates back to that time then it is surprisingly well preserved. Regardless, the wood-columned … Read more
A contemporary monastery and pagoda located along the RN 5, east of Battambang city.
Located at the southern end of Pailin city, and at the foothill of Phnom Yat, Wat Kong Kang is pagoda and monastery dating back to 1942. The pagoda, like the constructions atop Phnom Yat was built by the Kula people who lived here in the 1900s, working as gem traders. Monks had to abandon the … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located 4km east of Battambang city and just south of the RN 5 in Anlong Vil Village. It features two pagodas, one larger contemporary pagoda and one dating from the late-1800s – early 1900s. The older pagoda has been restored in recent times and it is demarcated by older-style stone sema … Read more
A contemporary pagoda located on the western foothill west of Phnom Krapeau (or Crocodile Mountain), about 15km south of Battambang. It is also the site of the Crocodile Cave. There is a trail leading to the site that comes off the Kampong Muoy Road just west of Wat Phnom Andoeuk and then a flight of … Read more
Also known as Turtle Mountain Pagoda, it is west of Phnom Sampov and on the north foothill of Phnom Krapeau (or Crocodile Mountain), about 15km south of Battambang. It is a quiet and peaceful place with lush landscaped grounds and a trail that winds around and up the small hill to the pagoda. While the … Read more
Contemporary monastery and pagoda located around 7km south of Battambang central and on the west of the Sangker River.