Approximately 6km North of Battambang is one of the ancient temples in the area which pre-dates Angkor Wat but is rarely visited by tourists. If you make this journey, the combination of the new modern Buddhist temples and the ancient Hindu temple will not disappoint.
How to get to Wat Ek Phnom
Hire a Tuk-Tuk to get you from Battambang to Wat Ek Phnom. You can message me for the details of Bith Pikhun who was my fabulous driver. Also it’s possible to order a driver through the PASS App (GRAB App doesn’t seem to work in Battambang at the moment — time of writing January 2020). The journey is about 20 minutes.
Arriving at Wat Ek Phnom
When you arrive at Wat Ek Phnom you will need to pay your $1 entrance fee at the booth. There are then 3 main parts to the complex that you will want to see — the Big Buddha, the Modern temple and the old Wat Ek Phnom temple ruins.
Ek Phnom Big Buddha
The 28m high Buddha is a contemporary addition and is surrounded by standing Buddha statues either side.
Wat Ek Phnom modern Buddhist temple
You will walk through a beautiful more modern Buddhist temple to get to the old temple ruins. You can enter the Vihara…
