Wat Phnom rises above the city as the spiritual birthplace of Phnom Penh. Legend tells of Lady Penh, who discovered four Buddha statues in a floating tree trunk and built a small shrine upon this hill — giving the city its name.

Today, monks in saffron robes chant beneath ancient trees while incense drifts through the air. Locals come to pray for luck, health, and happiness, making Wat Phnom a living symbol of Cambodia’s enduring faith.

Climb its gentle stairs, feel the calm above the city’s buzz, and take in panoramic views that connect past and present.