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Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. It is a great city with lots of
things to do and see. The town is spread out on the banks of two rivers.
The main sights in town include Wat Phnom from where you have great views
over the city, the Silver Pagoda in the Royal Palace complex, where you can
see the emerald Buddha and a Buddha made of solid gold. The National Museum
is also worth a visit. Other sights include the Phnom Temple, the Orchid
Garden, the central market and a 15th-century pagoda or you can take a boat
ride on the Mekong River to see the floating villages and a crocodile farm.
One of the most enjoyable things to do is to take a walk down by the Tonle
Sap river in the late afternoon when all the local Khmers are there. There
is lots going on - eating, entertaining, praying - & everyone seems to be
enjoying it. A very rewarding experience.
The Tuol Sleng Museum is a sight that brings back a not too distant past:
the terror of the Khmer Rouge. The building was a Khmer Rouge prison and
torture chamber - very few of the prisoners survived. More than 30,000 died
here.
Daytrips can be made to Oudong Temple some 30 km away, or to the Tonle
Bati-Taprohm witrh many 10th and 11th-century monuments or Vat Nokor, where
you find a Buddhist temple with pagodas and colorful frescos.
Phnom Penh is the heart of the Cambodia's nightlife. Providing a good
balance of fun and safety it's a pleasant change from the hectic Bangkok
scene. The recent explosion of bars in the city offers greater choice than
ever before.
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Climate
Sights
Phnom Penh is a beautiful and small city in Cambodia. In this city the visitors
will be able to witness some of unique exotic oriental features. Some of places
to visit in Phnom Penh are Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Museum, Wat Phnom, National
Museum and Russian Market. The royal palace in Phnom Penh belongs to the
nineteenth century and is located at the confluence of three rivers. The palace
is known for exquisite architectures and monuments. The Silver Pagoda in the
royal palace in one of most striking monuments of Cambodia.
In the National Museum of Cambodia, the visitors will be able to see some of the
greatest historical artifacts of Khmer or Angkor. The various art forms of Khmer
belonging from the Funan period to contemporary period exist here.
Tuol Sleng Museum is deeply associated with the years of communist rule in
Cambodia. It was the biggest prison in Cambodia during the communist period and
also a torture house.
The Russian market in Phnom Penh or the Psar Tuol Tompoung is a very popular
tourist spot and one of the biggest sites. All kinds of items from locally
manufactured handicrafts to clothes and jewelry can be bought here. While in
this market do not forget to bargain hard to get the best price.
Wat Phnom is a small gorgeous temple and stupa which belongs to the late 14th
century. It is the center of the history of this incredible city of Phnom Penh.
Daun Penh, an old lady, was behind the construction of this stupa and the name
of the city was also kept after her name.
Accommodations
Phnom Penh is one of the biggest cities in Cambodia and this city has some of
the best accommodation options. There are both budget hotels and luxury hotels
in Phnom Penh. There are also guesthouses and lodges in Phnom Penh. If the
tourists are interested, they can also avail a home stay option. The three five
star hotels in Phnom Penh are Cambodian Hotel, InterContinental Hotel and
Himawari Hotel Apartment. The list of some of the biggest hotels in Phnom Penh
is given below.
Eating Out
In Phnom Penh, there are ample options of eating out. There are many restaurants
in this city serving various kinds of cuisine. Apart from big restaurants, there
are cafes, bistros and several food stalls in Phnom Penh, which are equally
popular.
Some of the major eating joints in Phnom Penh are:
Friends: this is very popular eating joint for younger generation. Located on
street 13, Friends, is known for the great drinks and delicious tapas. The
quality of food is good and also not very expensive.
Romdeng: the Romdeng restaurant is located on street 278 and is known for its
special Khmer cuisine.
Le Rits- this restaurant is on the Street 310 near the Norodom Boulevard. There
is both inside and outside dining options in this restaurant. Both Asian and
European cuisine are available in this restaurant
The Lazy Gecko- is one of the most popular restaurants in Phnom Penh located by
the lake on Street 93. The hotel has a great ambiance and serves all sorts of
western dishes.
Apart from the restaurants, there are huge number of cafes and bakeries all over
the cities. To get a taste of authentic Khmer cuisine go to eateries like Amok
restaurant and café and Khmer Surin. Thai food is also widely available in Phnom
Penh.
Getting Around
The city of Phnom Penh has some of the most unique way of transport. The traffic
on the roads is crazy but you will seldom face any problem due to this. The best
way to travel around the city of Phnom Penh is by foot. Another very convenient
way of traveling in Phnom Penh is the bicycle. You can hire a cycle for just USD
1 per day. However, always remember to lock your bike, while here. Another very
comfortable yet unique way of traveling in Phnom Penh is the cyclo. Cyclos are
three wheeled non motorized cycles to be driven by drivers. Motorcycle taxis or
the motodops are very comfortable way of traveling in Phnom Penh. There are also
quite cheap and convenient. Apart from these, there are busses and boats in this
Cambodian city. You can also hire a motorbike to travel around the city.
Getting There
There are two international airports in Cambodia and one of them is at Phnom
Penh. Airlines which have regular flights to Phnom Penh are Bangkok Airways,
Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Dragon Air, China Southern Airlines,
Jet Star Asia Airways, Dragon Air, Lao Airline, Siem Reap Airways, Far Eastern
Air Transport, Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines. Phnom Penh is also connected
by land and it is possible to go to Cambodia from Thailand, Vietnam and Laos.
The visitors can reach Phnom Penh is ferries. It is connected to Siem Reap
another major city of Cambodia by the water route. There is also train service
to Phnom Penh from Battambang but the service is bad.
Shopping
There are various markets in Phnom Penh where the visitors can buy traditional
Cambodian goods, textile, boutiques and accessories. Objects made of silver are
extremely popular in Cambodia and small statues or carving made of silver can be
great souvenirs. The most famous markets in Phnom Penh are the Central market,
Russian market and Olympic market. The items which are extremely popular with
visitors in Cambodia are souvenirs, jewelry, silks, stationery goods, trinkets,
small statues of Buddha and coins. The silverware, gems and silks of Cambodia
are best things to buy while there. In Phnom Penh, the visitors can buy many
interesting items of the cold war from the Russian market there. There are many
boutiques and galleries in the city of Phnom Penh from there good quality local
goods can be bought.
Nightlife
The city of Phnom Penh comes to life after sundown. There are huge number of
bars, clubs and pubs in this city where the visitors can have a gala time. As
this city is very small, most of the bars and nightclubs are concentrated in
same areas or in nearby locations. The best place to be after dusk in Phnom Penh
is by the riverside and during late nights Street 51, Street 154 and Street 174
is very popular hang out zone. Some of the bars and clubs in this Cambodian city
are open until dawn.
Some of the pubs and bars in Phnom Penh are:
Blue Cat
Candy Bar
Cantina
Cat House
Cyclo Bar
Cycree Club
Free Bird
Hope and Anchor
Frog & Parrot
Martini Pub
Nordic House
One More Pub
Queen Bar
Riverhouse Lounge
69 Bar
Zen Bar
Zeppelin café
Walkabout
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