Sights · Our pick in Phnom Penh
Wat Ounalom
On the riverside
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About Wat Ounalom
Wat Ounalom is a working Buddhist monastery on Sisowath Quay, north of the Royal Palace. Visitors are welcome in the grounds; dress respectfully and keep your voice down near the monks’ quarters.
Why it's on our list
- A working monastery
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wat Ounalom before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Wat Ounalom, as the crow flies.
- Rosewood Phnom Penh1.3 km17 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Wat Ounalom are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest railway station
- Phnom Penh Railway StationRail1.5 km19 min walk
Key sights
- The National Museum250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- The Royal Palace500 mWalk 6 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Central Market950 mWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Wat Phnom1.2 kmWalk 14 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Independence Monument1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Techo International Airport23 kmCar or taxi 81 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min