Sarawan Pagoda is a charming Buddhist temple that sees few visitors, and therefore is worth visiting if you are looking for a quiet temple complex to meditate or have an appreciation of temple architecture.
Although Sarawan Pagoda has not undergone restoration, the temple its still in good condition and exudes a simple and traditional atmosphere, featuring various Buddha images in its main vihara and a number of colorful ancillary buildings.
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Getting There
Sarawan Pagoda is located several blocks north on the corner of streets 19 and 178 in downtown Phnom Penh. You can walk there if your hotel is nearby, or ask a tuk tuk or motodop driver to take you there.
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Need to Know
- What is It?: A charming and un-touristy Buddhist temple in Phnom Penh.
- When to Go: You can visit the temple at any time during the day, but it is more pleasant during the late afternoon hours
- Nearest Town: Sarawan Pagoda is located in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, which is accessible from many countries by air, or Vietnam by boat or bus.
- Entrance fees: Free