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Golden Light at Wat Botum

Start before the city wakes up. Watch the sun break over the horizon at a quiet temple, then refuel with breakfast as the day begins.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 05:53

    Wat Botum

    Walk to Wat Botum to find a quiet spot. The temple grounds are open for early viewing. Arrive before the sun hits the horizon to settle in.

  2. 06:23

    Wat Botum

    Watch the sunrise. The sun sets toward the WSW, meaning the morning light will illuminate the eastern side of the temple grounds. Enjoy the stillness before the city noise starts.

  3. 07:23

    Surn Yi Vegetarian Restaurant

    Walk 11 minutes to Surn Yi Vegetarian Restaurant for breakfast. It opens at 07:00, which aligns perfectly with the sunrise time of 06:23 on Jan 15. Order by writing item numbers on a laminated sheet. The menu offers Chinese and Western options in the US$3-5 range.

Local tip

Surn Yi Vegetarian Restaurant opens at 07:00. Since sunrise is at 06:23, you will have plenty of time to view the temple and walk over before the restaurant opens.

Check before you go

  • Surn Yi Vegetarian Restaurant is open from 07:00 to 20:00 daily.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Phnom Penh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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