🛕 Prasat Phnom Wan
ប្រាសាទភ្នំវ៉ាន់
Province
Battambang
Era
Classical Angkorian
Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
Crowds
😌 Low Crowds
Key Facts
Built: 11th century
Religion: Hindu
Entry Fee: Free
Time Needed: 1–1.5 hours
A hilltop Angkorian temple in rural Battambang with commanding views — known locally but rarely seen by foreign visitors.
Prasat Phnom Wan sits atop a hill in rural Battambang Province, offering commanding views over the surrounding countryside. The small sandstone and laterite temple dates to the 11th century and features carved lintels and pediments in the Baphuon style. The temple is well-known to local Cambodians as a pilgrimage and picnic site but is almost entirely unknown to international tourists. The climb to the summit is rewarded with solitude, rural views, and a genuine off-the-beaten-path temple experience.
Highlights
- ✦ Hilltop panoramic views
- ✦ Baphuon-style carvings
- ✦ Known to locals, unknown to tourists
- ✦ Rural Battambang setting
- ✦ Free entry
Best Time to Visit
Morning for cooler climb
Visitor Tips
- 💡 Ask locally for directions — not well signposted
- 💡 Rural setting — bring water and supplies
- 💡 Combine with Battambang temple day trip
Nearby Temples
13.0500°N, 103.2000°E
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