Wat Thmei

វត្តថ្មី

A Siem Reap pagoda with a glass memorial stupa holding the remains of victims of the Khmer Rouge period.

Quick facts

Pass Type: Free
Entry Fee USD: Free
Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Commissioning King: —
Century Built: 20th Century
Religion & Primary Deity: Buddhist · Buddha
Circuit: City Pagoda
Distance from Siem Reap: 3 km
Best Time to Visit: A quiet daytime stop. It is a memorial, so keep voices low.

Nicknames and famous highlights

Killing Field PagodaMemorial stupaRemains of Khmer Rouge victimsWorking neighborhood pagoda

History and architecture

Wat Thmei is a living Theravada pagoda on the north side of Siem Reap. The structure visitors come for is the memorial stupa built in the 1990s after human remains were recovered from pits on and near the grounds. It is a local place of remembrance, smaller and quieter than Choeung Ek outside Phnom Penh, and it is not an Angkorian monument. Entry is free. Dress modestly and do not treat the stupa as a photo backdrop.

How to get to Wat Thmei

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

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to visit Wat Thmei?

Wat Thmei is free to enter.

What are the opening hours of Wat Thmei?

Wat Thmei is listed as open 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Best time to visit: A quiet daytime stop. It is a memorial, so keep voices low..

Who built Wat Thmei?

20th Century, dedicated to Buddha. The religion recorded here is Buddhist.

What is Wat Thmei known for?

Also called Killing Field Pagoda. Known for Memorial stupa, Remains of Khmer Rouge victims, Working neighborhood pagoda

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