Parks · Our pick in Phnom Penh
Wat Botum Park
South of the palace
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Image courtesy of © Marcin Konsek · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Wat Botum Park
Wat Botum Park runs south of the Royal Palace towards the Independence Monument gardens, with paths, lawns and the Wat Botum monastery at its side.
Why it's on our list
- Shade
- Morning walks
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wat Botum Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Wat Botum Park 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 StationRail2.2 km27 min walk
Key sights
- The Royal Palace500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The Independence Monument500 mWalk 6 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- The National Museum750 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- The Central Market1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Wat Phnom2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Techo International Airport22 kmCar or taxi 78 min
Railway
- Phnom Penh Railway Station2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min