Wat Damnak
Place · Old Market & Pub Street
A working pagoda compound ten minutes from Pub Street: go in the cool early morning or the late afternoon for a quiet courtyard and monks.
- Free
- Working pagoda
- Quiet
- Free entry
- Shoes off inside
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 8Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Angkor temples enforce a dress code
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Cambodia ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal; lookalike sites charge extra. Some nationalities can also get a visa on arrival.
- Cambodia ↗Angkor Wat and other active temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered, or you are turned away at the gate.
- Cambodia ↗US dollars are used for most tourist prices; carry clean, undamaged small notes and some riel for change under one dollar.
- Northwest Cambodia ↗Shoulders and knees covered at every Angkor temple; guards check at the main gates.
- Siem Reap ↗Angkor temples enforce a dress code: shoulders and knees covered; carry a scarf or light shirt in your day pack.
- Siem Reap ↗Buy the Angkor pass only at the official ticket office in town, not from touts or at the temple gates; carry it and your ID, it is checked at every temple.
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, best time to go, opening hours
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 07:00 or 17:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free; a donation is welcome
- Time to spend
- 25–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Best time to go
Quiet all day; busy on holy days and at ceremonies.
By weekday: quietest Mon–Fri, busiest Sat, Sun.
Opening hours
- Note
- Opening hours are not printed until verified for your date; confirm locally.
- Hours note
- Open through the day; confirm locally.
Which month is quietest
- Janbusy
- Febbusy
- Marbusy
- Aprbusy
- Maylight
- Junlight
- Jullight
- Auglight
- Sepbusy
- Octbusy
- Novbusy
- Decbusy
Quietest May–Aug · busiest Sep–Apr.
Estimate: desk reasoning; not counted. Holidays and events move these weeks.
Weather here, next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
On the ground
Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Walk from the Old Market, about 10–12 min
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- Not recorded
- Shoes
- Shoes off inside prayer halls; shoulders and knees covered.
Sensory load
- Sensory load1/5 Very low
- Peak crowd2/5 Low
Exposure: medium
What to bring and the rules
- Footwear that suits the rule · Off in the prayer hall.
- A small bag · Day bags fine.
- Shoes: Off in the prayer hall.
- Day bags fine.
- Allowed outdoors; ask in the hall and for monks.
- Not appropriate.
Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.
Bailouts
- heat: om-c
- rain: om-c
Nearest rescue anchor: C — Wat Damnak courtyard
Problem
Red lines
- Shoulders and knees covered; shoes off in prayer halls.
- Women do not touch monks or hand things directly to them.
Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).
Map and nearby
Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Everything else we know about this place
Tickets, prices and entry
Know before you go
- A living Buddhist compound, not a museum: monks live and study here.
- Dress modestly and speak softly.
- A pagoda hall with murals; ask before entering.
- Free entry; a small donation is welcome.
- Quiet before 09:00 and after 16:00.Quiet before 9:00 AM and after 4:00 PM.
Best time of day
Plan 25–40 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate; busier on Buddhist holy days
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Entry: Gate
- Free to enter; a small donation is welcome.
- Free entry.
- Dress code
- Shoes: Off in the prayer hall.
- Bags & lockers
- Day bags fine.
- Photos
- Allowed outdoors; ask in the hall and for monks.
- Not appropriate.
- What's closed
- WeeklyOpen through the week.
- CeremoniescheckThe hall may close for a ceremony.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free; a donation is welcome | Gate | — |
How to do it well
- 1Walk from the Old Market; cover shoulders and knees.
- 2Remove shoes before the prayer hall.
- 3Leave a small donation if you wish.
Time on site, inside and your plan
Time on site
Minimum
15min
Worthwhile
25min
Typical
40min
p95
60min
How much time do you have?
Enough for a typical visit (40 min).
With the other 5 min, these are a walk away (their own visit time is on their page):
- River path5 min on foot · 0 min spare
Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.
Inside, in order
Main pagoda hall
10 minMural paintings and a Buddha image; remove shoes.
Courtyard and stupas
10 minShaded paths and small stupas.
Monks' quarters (view only)
5 minDo not enter living areas.
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 08:408:40 AM
- Closing buffer
- 500′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 17:00. Open through the day; monks' hours vary.
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Step-free check
Step-free route
- 1Paved compound; a few steps to the main hall.
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | limited | Small facilities; carry tissues. |
| Drinking water | no | Bring your own. |
| Seating | yes | Shaded benches in the courtyard. |
| Café or food | no | Cafés along the road nearby. |
| Card or IC payment | no | Donations in cash. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep–Oct | Pchum Ben | Many families bring offerings; the pagoda is busy and the mood is festive. | check |
| 13–16 Apr | Khmer New Year | Ceremonies and crowds. | check |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Siem Reap | ok | A quiet look at a living pagoda. |
| Budget travellers | good | Free. |
| Families with small kids | ok | Calm; keep voices low. |
| Wheelchair users | ok | Mostly paved, with a few steps. |
Skip it if
- You want big sights: the temples of Angkor are the reason to come.
Rules on site
- food
- No eating in the hall.
With kids
- with kids
- Calm, shady and safe; teach children to be quiet and respectful.
- child price
- Free
Combine with
Combine with
- 5 minRiver path
- 10 minOld Market · eat — A short walk north-west.
- 12 minPub Street
- 12 minFish amok dinner · eat — A sit-down dinner near the centre.
Walk the Old Market & Pub Street area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Best photo time
Best photo time today
Sun times for today load in your browser.
| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Courtyard in morning light | Early morning | Ask before photographing monks; no flash in the hall. |
Deep dive
Questions, photos, and where our facts come from
Questions and answers
Questions and answers
Is it quiet?
Yes, apart from holy days and ceremonies.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Is Wat Damnak free?
Yes. A small donation is welcome.
How long do I need?
20–30 minutes.
What should I wear?
Shoulders and knees covered; shoes off inside the hall.
Can I take photos?
Outdoors yes; ask inside the hall and before photographing monks.
Photos
Photos
Wat Damnak Photo: No(0)GoodNamesLeft, CC BY-SA 4.0
Deep dive
Sources
- officialMinistry of Tourism of Cambodia
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Source: Opening hours
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Source: Bag rating
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Rated for the whole walking cluster, from desk research, not for this entrance.