Guidebook for Phnom Penh
Arts & Culture
Opposite the Royal Palace 8.00am-5pm daily. The museum houses exhibits of artisanship and sculptures of Hindu gods, ancient tablets and artefacts from a prehistoric burial site. The main attraction is the statue of King Jayavarman VII (1181-1219) in meditation pose.
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National Museum
Preah Ang Eng St. (13)Opposite the Royal Palace 8.00am-5pm daily. The museum houses exhibits of artisanship and sculptures of Hindu gods, ancient tablets and artefacts from a prehistoric burial site. The main attraction is the statue of King Jayavarman VII (1181-1219) in meditation pose.
Visit Wat Langka to engage yourself in a meditation session which is organized here every day. When you enter the Buddhist pagoda, you will notice that the building is decorated with innumerable gilded accents. The golden architecture of the building of this pagoda is quite attracting. It is recognized as the oldest pagoda among the others in the city. Thus, you will know a lot of information about the history and culture of the region from here. Many religious festivals are hosted in the premises of Wat Langka throughout the year. You must visit upstairs to witness the its unique colourful rooftop.
Wat Langka
Samdach Louis EmVisit Wat Langka to engage yourself in a meditation session which is organized here every day. When you enter the Buddhist pagoda, you will notice that the building is decorated with innumerable gilded accents. The golden architecture of the building of this pagoda is quite attracting. It is recognized as the oldest pagoda among the others in the city. Thus, you will know a lot of information about the history and culture of the region from here. Many religious festivals are hosted in the premises of Wat Langka throughout the year. You must visit upstairs to witness the its unique colourful rooftop.
Handmade silk goods, jewellery, accessories and clothing made by women disabled by polio and landmines. You can tour the shop and meet the workers.
Cambodian Handicraft Association for Landmine and Polio Disabled
#28 St 330Handmade silk goods, jewellery, accessories and clothing made by women disabled by polio and landmines. You can tour the shop and meet the workers.
Wat Phnom is one of the historical Buddhist temples of the city which was established in 1372. The building is so tall that it is recognised as the tallest structure in the city. The sanctuary at the temple was decorated in 19th century. At the altar you will find a bronze statue of seated Buddha surrounded by candles, flowers, several statues, and other items which are required for worship. The most interesting thing of Wat Phnom are the murals on the interior walls that depict famous scenes of Jataka stories, Reamker, and Ramayana.
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Wat Phnom
ផ្លូវវត្តភ្នំWat Phnom is one of the historical Buddhist temples of the city which was established in 1372. The building is so tall that it is recognised as the tallest structure in the city. The sanctuary at the temple was decorated in 19th century. At the altar you will find a bronze statue of seated Buddha surrounded by candles, flowers, several statues, and other items which are required for worship. The most interesting thing of Wat Phnom are the murals on the interior walls that depict famous scenes of Jataka stories, Reamker, and Ramayana.
The Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol.
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Royal Palace
Samdach Sothearos Boulevard (3)The Royal Palace, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia. Its full name in the Khmer language is Preah Barum Reachea Veang Chaktomuk Serei Mongkol.
The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979.
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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Saint 113The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, chronicling the Cambodian genocide. The site is a former secondary school which was used as Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime from its rise to power in 1975 to its fall in 1979.
The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram as known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures including many gold and jeweled Buddha statues.
Preah Vihear Preah Keo Morakot
Oknha Chhun St. (240)The Silver Pagoda is located on the south side of the Royal Palace, Phnom Penh. The official name is Wat Ubaosoth Ratanaram as known as Wat Preah Keo Morakot which is commonly shortened to Wat Preah Keo in Khmer. The vihara houses many national treasures including many gold and jeweled Buddha statues.
The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city.
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Independence Monument
41The Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia's independence from France in 1953. It stands on the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city.
Traditional silk-weaving center on an island, featuring villages with demonstrations, shops & tours.
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Silk Island
Traditional silk-weaving center on an island, featuring villages with demonstrations, shops & tours.
The National Library of Cambodia is the national library of Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh. The Khmer Rouge destroyed most of the books and bibliographical records, only less than 20% of the material survived.
The National Library
Oknha Hing Penn St. (61)The National Library of Cambodia is the national library of Cambodia, based in Phnom Penh. The Khmer Rouge destroyed most of the books and bibliographical records, only less than 20% of the material survived.
Shopping
City Mall (near Olympic Stadium): is the newest and biggest western-style mall in Phnom Penh. The mall has many fast-food outlets and caters to Phnom Penh’s growing middle-class population.
PRASAC City Mall ATM
City Mall (near Olympic Stadium): is the newest and biggest western-style mall in Phnom Penh. The mall has many fast-food outlets and caters to Phnom Penh’s growing middle-class population.
It has real designer clothe ‘seconds’ by brands such as Levis, CK, Ralph Lauren. Many have only the slightest faults which make them unfit for export but that most people wouldn’t notice.
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Russian Market / ផ្សារទួលទំពូង
Saint 440It has real designer clothe ‘seconds’ by brands such as Levis, CK, Ralph Lauren. Many have only the slightest faults which make them unfit for export but that most people wouldn’t notice.
It is the place for wholesale fabrics, clothing and traditional Khmer dresses. The market is well laid out and is one of the more modern multi-story market complexes. Definitely worth a visit.
Olympic Market
95 St 286It is the place for wholesale fabrics, clothing and traditional Khmer dresses. The market is well laid out and is one of the more modern multi-story market complexes. Definitely worth a visit.
The Central Market, is a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial designed by Jean Desbois. Construction works were supervised by French architect Louis Chauchon and the ingenue Wladimir Kandaouroff.
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Central Market
The Central Market, is a large market constructed in 1937 in the shape of a dome with four arms branching out into vast hallways with countless stalls of goods. Initial designed by Jean Desbois. Construction works were supervised by French architect Louis Chauchon and the ingenue Wladimir Kandaouroff.
Phnom Penh's Night Market
Preah Sisowath QuayBustling market with vendors selling a wide array of souvenirs, clothing & other goods, plus food.
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Russian Market / ផ្សារទួលទំពូង
Saint 440Bustling market with vendors selling a wide array of souvenirs, clothing & other goods, plus food.
Aeon Mall
Food Scene
Any tourist has a great opportunity to enjoy meal from any of the signature Khmer menus at the famous Halal Restaurant. Besides the signature Khmer menu, a lot of local dishes like omelette veggies, Lok Lak beef, Amok, and others are available here for lunch and dinner. As Halal Restaurant is located close by the river, you would be able to enjoy the stunning view of the tranquil river while relishing your meal here either at night or at afternoon.
Halal Restaurant
Any tourist has a great opportunity to enjoy meal from any of the signature Khmer menus at the famous Halal Restaurant. Besides the signature Khmer menu, a lot of local dishes like omelette veggies, Lok Lak beef, Amok, and others are available here for lunch and dinner. As Halal Restaurant is located close by the river, you would be able to enjoy the stunning view of the tranquil river while relishing your meal here either at night or at afternoon.
Parks & Nature
Tonle Bati is a small lake about 30 km south of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. It is a popular weekend destination for the local population. It is also a popular fishing spot for both tourists and people who live locally.
Tonle Bati
Tonle Bati is a small lake about 30 km south of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. It is a popular weekend destination for the local population. It is also a popular fishing spot for both tourists and people who live locally.
Getting Around
Phnom Penh Royal railway station is a railway station in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is located next University of Health Science and the National University of Management and the Canadian embassy. As of February 2014, the station is only used for sporadic goods transport, chiefly oil-tank trains.
Cambodia Railway Station
Saint 93Phnom Penh Royal railway station is a railway station in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is located next University of Health Science and the National University of Management and the Canadian embassy. As of February 2014, the station is only used for sporadic goods transport, chiefly oil-tank trains.