• Angkor Wat & Sunset at Bakheng: Small Group

    Angkor Wat & Sunset at Bakheng: Small Group

    Enjoy and sharing your experience with our professional guide. Best pictures shot from your own guide and the other story behind the stone at Angkor Wat. Visit South entrance of the great city Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant terrarce and lunch at the local restaurant a round the temple for one hour, then experience with jungle…

  • Angkor Heritage 2 Days Private Tours

    Angkor Heritage 2 Days Private Tours

    Angkor Heritage 2 Days Private Tours is the top selection of the tourist’s attraction in Angkor World heritage site of UNESCO that we add the main temples in the small tours and the grand tours into the itinerary as we chose the top attraction site as Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, Bayon, Elephant Terrace, Ta Promh,…

  • Kulen Mountain (or Phnom Kulen) in Siem Reap (Private tour)

    Kulen Mountain (or Phnom Kulen) in Siem Reap (Private tour)

    The trip will bring us to the ancient time which we can gain more knowledge behind the history of this sacred mountain – Phnom Kulen National Park which was an ancient capital city of the Khmer empire. At the same time, when we arrive at this place, with the natural atmosphere, the cool breeze blows,…

  • 2 Days Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea Temple with Water Blessing Tour

    2 Days Angkor Wat and Beng Mealea Temple with Water Blessing Tour

    Dear all travelersWelcome to your full 2 days temple tour in Angkor Area.I would kindly inform that we will pick you up 15 to 20mn before the departure time, in case that we have more than one traveler on the tour we will tell you the exact time that we will pick up.When our tour…

  • 1-Day Wonder Angkor Wat Small Circuit Tour with Sunset

    1-Day Wonder Angkor Wat Small Circuit Tour with Sunset

    Angkor Wat is the complex and largest religious structure in the world. After that, we will visit Ta Prohm or Tomb Raider temple. It is one with a lot of gigantic tree roots over the temple. After Lunch, we will Visit Ta Nei, a small and quite temple before we head to the South Gate…

  • Full Day Angkor Discovery

    Full Day Angkor Discovery

    This is a private tailor-made day tour, no hassle, adjustable to suit your travel time, you can easily manage your trip from the start to the end. 100% Guarantee NO Hidden Cost, we offer what we say and alternatively try our best to provide service quality beyond if we make changes to your itinerary or…

  • Private 07 Day Trip: Phnom Penh-Battambang-Siem Reap

    Private 07 Day Trip: Phnom Penh-Battambang-Siem Reap

    Experience you will get from this trip: the incredible solid silver-floored Silver Pagoda, a treasure chest of Angkorian and pre-Angkorian artifacts, the brutal executions of more than 17,000 individuals, most of who first suffered through torture, riding Bamboo train which is an unique activity in Cambodia, Recent Cambodian history, Khmer Rouge, arts and crafts, shopping,…

  • 1-Day Wonder Angkor Wat Small Circuit Tour with Sunset-Free Airport Pick Up

    1-Day Wonder Angkor Wat Small Circuit Tour with Sunset-Free Airport Pick Up

    Angkor Wat is the complex and largest religious structure in the world. After that, we will visit Ta Prohm or Tomb Raider temple. It is one with a lot of gigantic tree roots over the temple. After Lunch, we will Visit Ta Nei, a small and quite temple before we head to the South Gate…

  • 3 Days Siem Rap VIP Private Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

    3 Days Siem Rap VIP Private Tour with Guide and Entrance Fees

    Day 1 : Start at 8.00 am. Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom(Bayon, Baphoun, The Royal Palace, Elephant Terrace, Leper king terrace, Suor Prat), and Ta Prhom PempleDay 2 : Start at 8.00 am. Rolous Group( Bakong, Preah Ko, Lolei) and Tonle Sap LakeDay 3 : Start at 8.00 am.  Phom Kulen and Banteay Srey TempleAll of…

  • 4-day Highlight Phnom Penh Silk Island Shopping

    4-day Highlight Phnom Penh Silk Island Shopping

    This trip will bring you general knowledge about Cambodian history and culture through the highlights: magnificent Angkor temples, and Phnom Penh. Furthermore, we will combine it with a beach relaxation trip at the end of the trip for refreshing yourself after a long discovery.

  • 7-Days Cambodia from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh – Kampot – Koh Rong

    7-Days Cambodia from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh – Kampot – Koh Rong

    In this 7-day tour you will explore in the main places in Cambodia and get a good impression of what the country has to offer. You will start in siem reap to visit the ancient temples and afterwards visit the capital city of Phnom Penh, the province of Kampot to see the pepper farms,  Koh Rong Island. The…

  • 5-Days Private Tour Discover Siem Reap and Phnom Penh City

    5-Days Private Tour Discover Siem Reap and Phnom Penh City

    5-Days private tour has selected as the most popular tourist attractions in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, Cambodia that will lead you to explore the most fabulous and mysterious Angkor temples including one of the world seven wonders, Angkor Wat temple), the most secret mountain with a beautiful waterfall and largest reclining Buddha in Cambodia…

  • 4-Day at Angkor Wat & Koh Ker

    4-Day at Angkor Wat & Koh Ker

    This is a private 4-day tour to explore some best tourist destinations in Siem Reap. On the first day, we will see a beautiful sunrise. Then, we visit Bayon, smiling-face temple and Baphuon, the pyramid-shape temple. Ta Prohm or Tomb Raider temple has a stunning view of growing tree on the temple. On Second day,…

  • Full Day at Kulen National Park with a Thousand Lingas River Joined Tour

    Full Day at Kulen National Park with a Thousand Lingas River Joined Tour

    In the morning, pick up at hotel’s lobby with other guests and head to the one of the most famous tourist destinations in Siem Reap which is surrounded in the tropical forest. Kulen mountain is one of the national parks of Cambodia, where a deep ever-green tropical forest is and one of the big wild…

  • Enjoy our Sandstone Monument to Super Large Ocean and Island

    Enjoy our Sandstone Monument to Super Large Ocean and Island

    Arrival at Siem Reap airport will be welcome by friendly tour guides to take you to the hotel for check in. Visiting the temples will start shortly thereafter, start visit the South Gate of Angkor Thom and Bayon, the temple of faces, it’s the exact centre of the town of Angkor Thom then continue to…

  • 11-Days Kun Khmer Tour in Siem Reap, Cambodia

    11-Days Kun Khmer Tour in Siem Reap, Cambodia

    This tour is a great opportunity to stay fit while travelling. You will experience a truly unique martial art that continues to play a vital role in Cambodian culture. On top of that, you will visit the most beautiful highlights that the Siem Reap province has to offer. Join us on a journey of activity,…

  • One Way Transfer: Phnom Penh to Kep/Kampot

    One Way Transfer: Phnom Penh to Kep/Kampot

    Enjoy your comfortable transfer from Kampot or Kep ot Phnom Penh or Phnom Penh to Kampot/Kep with our new and comfortable vehicle and friendly driver. Take your private transfer with private English speaking-driver who is going to be your assistant helping you to reach your destination. The transfer offers you with comfortable air conditioned vehicle…

  • 2 Days Private Guide Tour Phnom Penh Overland to Siem Reap via Kompong Thom

    2 Days Private Guide Tour Phnom Penh Overland to Siem Reap via Kompong Thom

    Travel north to Kompong Thom to uncover hidden temples of Sambor Prey Kuk. Witness tranquil countryside scenes, traverse small paths among towering monuments and enjoy a delicious picnic among the rice paddies. Discover the beauty of rural Cambodia and ancient ruins with our Sambor Prey Kuk Escape tour. Continue to Siem Reap for the highlight…

  • 3 Days Incredible Phnom Penh Adventure Tour

    3 Days Incredible Phnom Penh Adventure Tour

    Phnom Penh capital city, the main pollical and economical region of Cambodia where famously in historical and cultural sites. It’s a place where people dream to see both day time and night time. It is a best please to explore not only the modern lifestyle but also the traditional one. With this tour, we will…

  • Small Group Beng Mealea temple, Phnom Kulen and 1000 Linga River Tour

    Small Group Beng Mealea temple, Phnom Kulen and 1000 Linga River Tour

    Taking a group tour to an uncover the special religious significance and the natural beauty of Phnom Kulen Mountain, Cambodia’s most sacred mountain, located 50 km north of Siem Reap.  Learn why the site serves as a place of pilgrimage to both Hindus and Buddhists by visiting the temple of the Reclining Buddha, the River…

  • Sunset Dinner on Tonle Sap Lake with a Floating Village Tour

    Sunset Dinner on Tonle Sap Lake with a Floating Village Tour

    Simply the best way to experience the sunsets over the floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake, this unique River Boat cruise is great for families, groups or single travelers. Experience the floating villages and then relax at the famous Queen Tara, Queen Tara Riverboat is in itself a unique vessel,being almost 100 years old ,she…

  • 2-Days Tour Explore Small Tour, Big tour (circle )& Banteay srie temple

    2-Days Tour Explore Small Tour, Big tour (circle )& Banteay srie temple

    2 Days Tour small tour ,Big tour & Banteaysrie .There was a unique trip for covert all the main attraction in angkor completed . This tour we do provided a cab with a tour guide for explored around in our wet and try in asia . Our tour complementary included cool drink for every stop…

  • Full-Day Phnom Kulen National Park Tour Shared Tours from Siem Reap

    Full-Day Phnom Kulen National Park Tour Shared Tours from Siem Reap

    Explore Phnom Kulen National Park for 8-hours with a friendly and professional guide. Venture into the mountain to take memorable photos with family or friends. Listen to stories about the Linga-Cult on top of the mountain, which is dubbed as the most sacred peak in Cambodia. Important Information Departure Point Traveler pickup is offered Departure…

  • [3D2N Private] Phnom Penh City Tour (Guide + Transport)

    [3D2N Private] Phnom Penh City Tour (Guide + Transport)

    Explore Cambodia especially Phnom Penh city with this tour! You can visit a lot of tourist attractions in this city within three days and two nights. From a tourist attraction which will make you concerned about the dark past of Khmer people, to the the beautiful natural views of Phnom Penh’s rivers and mountain, to…

  • Private Angkor Temple, Banteay Srei and Tonle River 3 Days

    Private Angkor Temple, Banteay Srei and Tonle River 3 Days

    Siem Reap 3 Days Tour brings you to one of the most astounding archaeological sites nowhere in the world: Angkor Temples and gaze upon the ancient temples of Angkor, see a vast network of temples creates a deep spiritual mood, learn about the history of Khmer kings at their highest and wealthiest power then visit…


Wat Phnom is almost always included on the itinerary of half- or full-day Phnom Penh tours, along with stops at the harrowing Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, and the Royal Palace. If you prefer to customize your own sightseeing itinerary, visit Wat Phnom as part of a hop-on hop-off bus tour; you’ll have the freedom to disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention and travel around in air-conditioned comfort.

Things to Know Before You Go

  • During national holidays, the temple can be very crowded.
  • Watch out for the wild monkeys that like to steal food and bottled drinks.
  • Be mindful of your belongings at busy periods.
  • There’s a small admission fee.

How to Get There

Wat Phnom’s close proximity to the US Embassy, the French Colonial post office, and Raffles Hotel on Michael Howe Street makes it an ideal starting point for a tour of the city. The easiest way to reach the temple is by taxi or tuk-tuk, or as part of a guided tour.

When to Get There

The temple’s elevated position above the sprawling city makes it a great place to watch the sunset. However, bear in mind that sundown is the busiest time of day. If you want to beat the crowds, head to the temple in the early morning.

The Legend of Wat Phnom

Local legend says that in 1373, following a flash flood, a wealthy widow named Daun Chi Penh found four bronze Buddha statues inside of a floating tree on the Tonle Sap River. She rallied the nearby residents and had them create an 88-foot (27-meter) mound, and then erected a shrine on top to hold the Buddhas. The hill is said to be the origin of modern Phnom Penh, which translates as Penh’s Hill.