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๐ŸŒฟ Wat Phnom: Where Phnom Penhโ€™s Story Begins ๐Ÿ›•โœจ

#summervacay High above the city hustle stands Wat Phnom, the spiritual heart of Phnom Penh and the birthplace of its name. ๐Ÿ˜๐ŸŒธ Climb the shaded hill and youโ€™ll find a peaceful temple, fluttering prayer flags, and curious monkeys watching from the trees. Legend says Lady Penh built this sanctuary in the 14th century after discovering sacred statues in the river โ€” and Phnom Penh was born. Itโ€™s not just a temple, itโ€™s where history, myth, and serenity meet in the middle of a bustling capital. A quick escape into calm. ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Best time: Sunset hour for golden light ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Entry: ~$1 USD (foreigners) #tags #watphnom #phnompenhheritage #cambodiatravel #hiddenphnompenh #templehillvibes #spiritualcambodia #ladypenhlegend #watphnomsunset #monksandmonkeys #urbanoasiscambodia
Posted: Jul 7, 2025
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