Wat Ek Phnom
Battambang, Cambodia
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- Type
- Buddhist temple in Cambodia
Visitor information
- Address: Peam Ek Village, Cambodia
- Phone: +855 70 875 599
People also ask
What is Battambang famous for?
Battambang is most famous for the legendary bamboo train. Goods were once transported along these railway lines – today the adventurous ride on the bamboo train is the most famous tourist attraction in Battambang.
What to see between Battambang and Phnom Penh?
The top stops along the way from Battambang to Phnom Penh (with short detours) are Royal Palace of Cambodia, Tonlé Sap, and National Museum of Cambodia. Other popular stops include Wat Phnom Daun Penh, Silver Pagoda, and Udong.
Why is Wat Phnom famous?
Wat Phnom is a center of Theravada Buddhist worship and a hub for festivals, particularly Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben (Ancestors' Day). Devotees light incense, offer lotus flowers, and pray for good luck, health, or success.
What is the most famous Buddhist temple in Cambodia?
Angkor Wat (/ˌæŋkɔːr ˈwɒt/; Khmer: អង្គរវត្ត , 'City/Capital of Temples') is a Theravada Buddhist temple complex and the largest religious complex in the world.