Wat Bo

វត្តបូព៌

One of the old monasteries of Siem Reap town. The vihara keeps painted scenes from the Reamker, the Khmer Ramayana.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Free
Entry Fee USD: Free
Opening Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Commissioning King: —
Century Built: 18th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Buddhist · Buddha
Circuit: City Pagoda
Distance from Siem Reap: 1.5 km
Best Time to Visit: Morning, when monks are on the grounds and the vihara is open

Nicknames and famous highlights

Reamker PagodaReamker muralsWorking monasteryEast-bank location

History and architecture

Wat Bo is a working Theravada pagoda on the east bank of the Siem Reap River, not an Angkorian ruin. The monastery is among the oldest in the modern town, and the murals inside the main hall are generally dated to the 19th century. They show the Reamker in the dress and landscape of that period. There is no Angkor Pass check. Cover shoulders and knees, take your shoes off at the vihara, and do not photograph people who are praying.

How to get to Wat Bo

No origin routes are published yet. See every temple in Siem Reap.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Wat Bo?

Wat Bo is free to enter.

What are the opening hours of Wat Bo?

Wat Bo is listed as open 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Best time to visit: Morning, when monks are on the grounds and the vihara is open.

Who built Wat Bo?

18th Century, dedicated to Buddha. The religion recorded here is Buddhist.

What is Wat Bo known for?

Also called Reamker Pagoda. Known for Reamker murals, Working monastery, East-bank location

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