A Guide to the Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo Morakoth)
Inside the Royal Palace complex, Phnom Penh.
$10 for foreigners (includes Royal Palace). Free for Cambodians.
8:00-11:00 AM & 2:00-5:00 PM daily.
Knees and shoulders must be covered. Visitors wearing shorts or sleeveless tops will be denied entry or required to buy appropriate clothing.
Located within the grounds of the magnificent Royal Palace, Wat Preah Keo Morakoth—famously known as the Silver Pagoda—is one of the most sacred and spectacular temples in Cambodia. It's named for its incredible floor, which is inlaid with over 5,000 gleaming silver tiles.
The Treasures Inside
While photography is prohibited inside the main temple to protect the artifacts, its dazzling collection of national treasures is a sight to behold.
The Silver Floor
The pagoda's most famous feature. The floor is made of **5,329 solid silver tiles**, each weighing over a kilogram. Most are covered for protection, but a small area is left exposed for visitors to see.
The Emerald Buddha
The temple's primary treasure is a small, 17th-century Buddha statue made of Baccarat crystal, often referred to as Cambodia's "Emerald Buddha."
The Maitreya Buddha
A stunning, life-sized Buddha statue made of solid gold and adorned with over **2,000 diamonds**, with the largest diamond weighing 25 carats.
Exploring the Palace Grounds
Your entrance ticket also gives you access to the beautiful grounds surrounding the pagoda. Don't miss the tranquil gardens, the intricate murals of the Reamker (Cambodia's Ramayana epic), and the impressive stupas containing the ashes of former kings. You'll also find a charming scale model of Angkor Wat, offering a unique perspective on the famous temple.
