Wat Langka
វត្តលង្កា
One of the oldest Buddhist temples in Phnom Penh, beside the Independence Monument, with a courtyard full of stupas and free weekly public meditation sessions.
Wat Langka is southwest of the Independence Monument. According to tradition, it was built in the 15th century to host monks from Sri Lanka. It is one of the oldest monasteries in the city and survived the Khmer Rouge era because it was used as a storehouse. The temple has brightly colored prayer halls and many finely decorated stupas, and its atmosphere is serene. Every week, the monastery holds free public meditation sessions in the evening (check the temple's notices for times), and foreigners are welcome to join. Admission is free, but dress appropriately. It can be visited together with the Independence Monument and a walk along the Bassac River.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Independence Monument
- Wat Botum & Wat Botum Park
- Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- National Museum of Cambodia
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- Riverside (Sisowath Quay)
- Wat Ounalom
- Mekong & Tonle Sap Sunset Cruise