🛕 Silver Pagoda
វត្តព្រះកែវមរកត
Also known as: Wat Preah Keo Morakat, Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Province
Phnom Penh
Era
Modern
Difficulty
🟢 Easy
Crowds
👥👥 High
Key Facts
Built: 1892 (rebuilt 1962)
Built by: King Norodom I
Religion: Buddhist
Entry Fee: $10 (included with Royal Palace ticket)
Time Needed: 1–2 hours (with Royal Palace)
The Royal Chapel within the Royal Palace compound — named for its floor of 5,329 silver tiles weighing over 6 tons.
The Silver Pagoda, officially known as Wat Preah Keo Morakat (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), is the royal temple within the Royal Palace complex in Phnom Penh. Its name derives from the floor, which is made of 5,329 silver tiles weighing over 6 tons total. The temple houses the most sacred Buddhist objects in Cambodia, including a 17th-century Baccarat crystal Buddha (the "Emerald Buddha") and a life-sized gold Buddha encrusted with 9,584 diamonds, the largest weighing 25 carats. The surrounding courtyard features a gallery of murals depicting the Reamker (Cambodian Ramayana), though these are in need of restoration. The complex also houses a model of Angkor Wat, royal stupas containing royal ashes, and a footprint of the Buddha.
Highlights
- ✦ 5,329 silver floor tiles (6+ tons)
- ✦ Gold Buddha with 9,584 diamonds
- ✦ Baccarat crystal "Emerald Buddha"
- ✦ Reamker mural gallery
- ✦ Royal Palace compound setting
- ✦ Model of Angkor Wat in courtyard
Best Time to Visit
Morning (opens 8 AM) before tourist groups arrive
Visitor Tips
- 💡 Included with the $10 Royal Palace ticket
- 💡 Strict dress code — knees and shoulders must be covered
- 💡 Photography inside the pagoda is not permitted
- 💡 Closed during official ceremonies — check before visiting
Nearby Temples
11.5635°N, 104.9312°E
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