Wat Ounalom is a wat located on Sisowath Quay in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, near the Royal Palace of Cambodia. As the seat of Cambodia's Mohanikay order, it is the most important wat of Phnom Penh, and the center of Cambodian Buddhism. It was established in 1443 and consists of 44 structures. It was damaged during the Khmer Rouge but has since been restored. The main complex houses a stupa that contains what is believed to be an eyebrow hair of Buddha and an inscription in Pali.
This wat is the headquarters of Cambodian Buddhism. It was founded in 1443 and comprises 44 structures. It received a battering during the Pol Pot era, but today the wat has come back to life. The head of the country’s Buddhist brotherhood lives here, along with a large number of monks.
On the 2nd floor of the main building, to the left of the dais, is a statue of Huot Tat, fourth patriarch of Cambodian Buddhism, who was killed by Pol Pot. The statue, made in 1971 when the patriarch was 80 years old, was thrown in the Mekong by the Khmer Rouge to show that Buddhism was no longer the driving force in Cambodia. It was retrieved after 1979. To the right of the dais is a statue of a former patriarch of the Thummayuth sect, to which the royal family belongs.
Seek out the stairway to the left behind the dais. It leads up to the 3rd floor, where a glass case houses a small marble Buddha of Burmese origin that was broken into pieces by the Khmer Rouge and later reassembled. There are some nice views of the Mekong from up here.
Behind the main building is a stupa containing an eyebrow hair of Buddha with an inscription in Pali (an ancient Indian language) over the entrance.
This pagoda lies in front of the Tonle Sap River. The Royal Palace is also quite close to the wat. The area features a pleasant ambience where tourists can take a stroll. Now this pagoda serves as the headquarters of the Cambodian Buddhism.The Wat Ounalom or the Ounalom Pagoda can be regarded as the most important pagoda in all of Phnom Penh, since it is the headquarters of the Buddhist patriarchate of Phnom Penh and was also the home of the Buddhist Institute and library until 1999. Wat Ounalom was one of the five initial monasteries to be built in Phnom Penh, way back in the year 1422 during the reign of Ponhea Yat. Before 1974, the pagoda housed over 500 Buddhist monks and also the library of the Buddhist Institute which had a collection of over 30,000 titles. The library was unfortunately destroyed with many other buildings during the years of the Khmer Rogue. The Institute is now re-established and was moved to the Sihanouk Boulevard, where it enjoys a much larger area.
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#10, St. Preah Sisowath Quay, Village 13, Sangkat Srah Chak, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Situated in Phnom Penh and with Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum reachable within 4.3 km, Le Castle River Hotel & Apartment features express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a garden. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a fitness centre and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and buying tickets for guests.
At the hotel, the rooms include a desk, a TV and a private bathroom. All rooms at Le Castle River Hotel & Apartment are fitted with a seating area.
Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
Popular points of interest near Le Castle River Hotel & Apartment include Vattanac Capital, Sisowath Quay and Wat Phnom. The nearest airport is Phnom Penh International, 11 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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No 128, E3-E4, Street Sothearos, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located 2 km from Royal Palace and the Night Market, Diamond Palace offers accommodation with cable TV and private bathrooms in Phnom Penh. It provides free WiFi access throughout the property.
Diamond Palace’s air-conditioned rooms feature wooden flooring. Each room has cable TV, safety deposit box and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and hot shower.
Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage, or visit the casino. The hotel offers the convenience of a 24-hour reception and a tour desk. Car rental and business services are available.
Diamond Palace is a 15-minute drive from Phnom Penh International Airport. AEON Mall Phnom Penh is a 3-minute walk away and it takes 15 minutes to walk to the Phnom Penh National Museum and the Silver Pagoda. The bus station is just a 20-minute walk away.
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# 234, Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Phsar, Thmei II, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Located in Phnom Penh, Pacific Hotel provides convenient access to many tourist attractions like King Royal Palace, National Museum, and Wat Phnom. It has a restaurant with 24-hr room service.
Pacific Hotel Phnom Penh is a few minutes ride to the National Market Spar Thom They and a 30-minute ride to the airport.
Pacific Hotel has rooms equipped with air-conditioning, minibar and a work desk. They come with private bathrooms with bathtubs. Select rooms offer views of the city.
The hotel restaurant serves both Western and Asian for the convenience of guests. Other facilities at the hotel include a business centre which provides Wi-Fi at an additional cost.
Guests can also make use of the 24hr front desk, as well as, car rental facilities at Pacific Hotel.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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No. 213/217, Sisowath Quay, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Adore Hotel is an elegant hotel located just 700 m from the national museum and Kondal Market in Phnom Penh. The hotel provides beautiful rooms equipped with free WiFi access and quality shower facilities. There is also a restaurant which serves Asian and Western dishes.
Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a river view. Extras include cable channels.
At Adore Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a bar. Other facilities offered include a ticket service, a tour desk and luggage storage.
The hotel is located 800 m from Wat Phnom and 1 km from Royal Palace Phnom Penh. Phnom Penh International Airport is situated about 9 km away, while the Old Market is located 900 m from the hotel. The property offers free parking.
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This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
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#125A, Street 113 corner street 310, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Pu Rock Hostel is located in Phnom Penh, just a 1-minute walk to Toul Sleng S21 Museum and a 10-minute drive to the Russian Market. A shared lounge, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out.
At the hostel, each room is fitted with a terrace with a city view. Rooms are complete with free toiletries, while certain units at Pu Rock Hostel also feature a seating area. At the accommodation, rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom with a shower.
Wat Phnom is 4.3 km from Pu Rock Hostel, while Vattanac Capital is 3.9 km away. Phnom Penh International Airport is 14 km from the property.
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This property is also rated for the best value in Phnom Penh! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
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#42,44,46, Street 23, Village 8, Sangkat Chey Chumneah, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Strategically located in Phnom Penh, Good Morning Guest House offers basic and comfortable accommodation within 400 m from Kondal Market, National Museum and the famous Mekong River. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
Simply furnished, fan-cooled or air-conditioned rooms come with freshly-laundered bedding. Rooms include a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
The property provides luggage storage and laundry service. Guests may rent a bicycle or motorbike to explore the area. Airport transfer and tour activities can also be arranged.
The in-house restaurant serves Khmer and Japanese cuisine.
Good Morning is about 700 m from Royal Palace and Soriya Supermarket. The Silver Pagoda and Central Market are 800 m away, while Phnom Penh International Airport is within 9 km.
Daun Penh is a great choice for travellers interested in temples, museums and local food.
This is our guests' favourite part of Phnom Penh, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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