Religious site
Wat Ounalom
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Wat Ounalom is one of Phnom Penh's five original monasteries and serves as the headquarters of the Cambodian Buddhist patriarch. Founded in 1443, it houses a large stupa containing a sacred hair of the Buddha. The complex includes several buildings, a library, and a statue of the founder, Preah Maha Sangkhean. Visitors can explore the serene grounds, observe monks in prayer, and see the damaged but restored structures that survived the Khmer Rouge era.
Don't miss
- Visit the main stupa said to contain a hair of the Buddha.
- See the statue of Preah Maha Sangkhean, the monastery's founder.
- Observe daily monastic life and the peaceful prayer halls.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Wat Ounalom
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGuided Phnom Penh Heritage Tour5★ · 49 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$24 per personSee dates →
Best full dayPhnom Penh Full Day Private Tour Included All Admission Tickets4.9★ · 629 travelers7–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$92 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleA Day Trip to Angkor Wat, Bayon, Taprohm from Phnom Penh5★ · 25 travelers~17 hoursFree cancellationFrom$165 per personSee dates →More attractions in Phnom Penh