Wat Leu Temple, Sihanoukville Port

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Wat Leu

Sihanoukville


Spectacular views of almost every casino (finished and unfinished) in Sihanoukville and gorgeous sunset panoramas await at Wat Leu, situated on a peaceful, forested hilltop 1.5km northwest of the city centre.


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