Wat Ounalom

Phnom Penh (Capital City) Wat Ounalom is recognized as the 'headquarters' of Cambodian Buddhism. The patriarch, the chief abbot of Cambodia, resides here. The compound, forty four buildings in all, is about 250 metres north of the Royal Palace along Sisowath Quay at the river front.

Wat Ounalom has around 44 buildings. The main temple, which dates back to 1952, is a modern recreation of the original 15th-century shrine. It's spread over 3 levels and displays a collection of paintings and cultural relics about the life of Buddha.

How to get there. Wat Ounalom is located in the heart of Phnom Penh, along the banks of the Tonlé Sap River. You can easily reach the temple by tuk-tuk. From the temple, you can also quickly access the National Museum or the Royal Palace.