Wat Langka

Wat Langka, situated nearby Phnom Penh’s Independence Monument is one of the five pagodas founded by Ponhea Yat in 1442. This colourful shrine was established as a library of Buddhist scriptures as well as a meeting place for Cambodian and Sri Lankan monks, but it was also used as a storehouse during Khmer Rouge’s two-year regime. Unlike most Buddhist temples in Cambodia, the stupas here are kept in a great condition and entrance to the temple is free of charge. Every Sunday at 08:30, Visitors can participate in Wat Langka’s meditation sessions which are supervised by English-speaking monks.