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Wat Phnom


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 20 attractions in Phnom Penh
Traveller Description: Bring plenty of small change because beggars are pretty thick on the ground here, even early in the morning. Take it one at a time visiting inside the more »
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Street 96
Norodom Blvd Phnom Penh
Cambodia

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4 of 5 stars
Selangor, Malaysia
28 Sep 2009

yes, PP got its name based on the story of Lady Penh waiting on the hills where a temple called Wat Phnom is located. the myth is that she was waiting for her loved one to return but never did. actually, im still not too sure about the actual myth. maybe some can help me out here. anyway, Wat Phnom... more

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4 of 5 stars
globeseeker007
3 Feb 2009

This is a huge temple in the city that is located on grounds that are used as a park by local people with vendors and beggers frequenting the place.There is an elephant and one can pay for rides on the large creature. There are also monkeys running around the brush and their antics entertain the tourists. After walking up a... more

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4 of 5 stars
Derby, England
3 Dec 2008

This a very historic site as Phnom Penh was named after this and and a woman called Penh who found some statues of Buddha. It is small and there is a a nominal entrance fee but there are some good photo opportunities around the site including monkeys in the trees. There are quite a few beggars in the gardens and... more

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Wat Phnom Address

Street 96 | Norodom Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia