Silver Pagoda
Silver Pagoda (or
the temple of the
Emerald Buddha),
formerly a wooden
building, was rebuilt in
1962 in concrete and
marble. The pagoda is
floored with over 5000
silver tiles each
weighing 1 kilo. It is
famous for its 90 kg
solid gold Buddha made
in 1907 and an emerald
Buddha said to be made
of baccarant crystal.
Sharing the pagoda are
many other interesting
artifacts and jewels and
was one of the few
temples to remain intact
during the Khmer Rouge
regime. Open daily from
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and
2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Entrance fee US$ 3 per
person. Camera fee US$2.
Video fee US$ 5.
Photography is allowed
in the outside
exhibition areas only.
Please remember that
exposed knees and
shoulders are considered
disrespectful.
