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Wave Roundabout, Kampot

The Wave Roundabout is a traffic circle in Kampot with a wave-shaped design, and one of the town's recognisable pieces of public art. It sits where several roads meet, so most people pass it without planning to.

Street scene in downtown Kampot
Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

What you will see

This is a working roundabout first and a sculpture second. Its design is built around a wave motif, which gives the junction a shape you will not find on an ordinary traffic circle. That is why it gets mentioned in lists of Kampot sights even though there is nothing to enter, buy or queue for.

Locals and visitors both stop here, mainly for photos and for a look at the design. Because it is a live junction, stay on the pavement and take pictures from the edge rather than stepping into the road.

Why it matters to the town

The roundabout links several roads and keeps traffic moving through a busy intersection. It also makes the crossing safer for drivers and for people on foot, which is the practical reason it exists.

Many people in Kampot read it as a sign of the town's push toward modernisation and urban development. Kampot has a number of decorated roundabouts and statues, and this one is among the better known.

Visiting tips

  • There is no ticket, no opening hours and no fee. You can see it at any time of day.
  • Use the Google Maps link on this page to locate it, since it is easier to find by pin than by description.
  • Pair it with other landmarks on a slow walk or scooter loop around town, such as the other roundabouts and monuments.
  • Daylight gives the best photos. At night the junction is still busy, so take extra care crossing.

Questions people ask

What is the Wave Roundabout?

It is a traffic circle in Kampot whose design is based on a wave shape. It works as a junction where several roads meet and is also a recognisable landmark.

Is there an entrance fee?

No. It is a public junction that you can view from the roadside at any time.

Why do people visit it?

Visitors and locals come for its unusual design and for photos, and because it is seen as a symbol of Kampot's urban development.

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