➲ Overview of Phnom Penh City
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is a spectacular city with a number of tourist attractions. This magnificent city lies at the confluence of the Tonle Sap, Mekong and Bassac Rivers. Phnom Penh Tourism features many exciting attractions that are a major draw for tourists coming to Cambodia. The Tourist Attractions at Phnom Penh will therefore entice you to extend your stay at this exquisite city.
Here in the capital, are many interesting touristy sites. Beside the Royal Palace, the Silver Pagoda, the National Museum, the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum, the Choeng Ek Killing Fields and Wat Phnom, there are several market places selling carvings, paintings, silk, silver, gems and even antiques. Indeed, an ideal destination for a leisurely day tour. The whole area including the outskirts of Phnom Penh is about 376 square kilometres big. There are currently 2,009,264 people living in Phnom Penh.
The city takes its name from the …
More DetailsAll three rivers cross to form an “X” at their confluence, where the capital is situated. These rivers provide potential freshwater and other resources. The city, located at 11.55 N 104.91667? E (11?33′ North, 104?55′ East) covers an area of 375 square kilometres (145 sq mi) which some 11,401 hectares (28,172 acres) in the municipality and 26,106 hectares (64,509 acres) of roads. The agricultural land in the municipality amounts to 34.685 square kilometres (13 sq mi) with some 1.476 square kilometres (365 acres) under …
More DetailsClimate: Cambodia can be visited throughout the year. However, those plans to travel extensively by road should be avoided the last two months of the rainy season when some countryside roads may be impassable. The average temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius; the minimum temperature is about 16 degrees. December and January are the coolest months, whereas the hottest is April.
General information about the provincial climate:
– Cool season: November- March (22-28c)
– Hot season: March- May (28c -38c)
– Rainy season: May – October (24-32c, with humidity up to 90%.)
The city temperatures range from 15? to 38 ?C and experiences tropical monsoons. Monsoons blow from the Southwest inland, bringing moisture-laden winds from the Gulf of …
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Because of its budget airlines flying from nearby countries directly to Phnom Penh, the leisure and business travellers are coming to enjoy themselves or to look for investment opportunities in Cambodia. So also the hotel business is likely more and more improving.
As Kandal province is around Phnom Penh it serves as an economic belt of the capital. For instance Cambodia has become the sixth largest garment exporter in the world in 2007 (most of these factories are in Kandal …
More DetailsHow to get to Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phom Penh can be reached by either domestic flights, international flights or overland and speedboat from neighbouring provinces. Phnom Penh is a fairly easy city to get around. Though traffic is getting more congested these days, you can still travel the length of the city in less than 40 minutes. Regarding the economical boom these days, the traffic increases significantly.
Phnom Penh International Airport:
On arrival, taxis and motorcycle taxis (motodups) can be hired just outside the arrival lobby. There are no meter taxis (just developing this service). Taxis cost $7.00 for the 20-30 minute ride into the city centre. Cheaper, slower and less comfortable, motorcycle taxis can be hired for $2.00 into town. A usual taxi to the airport from town costs about $5-$7. Allow a minimum of 30-40 minutes to get to the airport, as you might get into some traffic jams during the rush hour.
Port of Phnom Penh:
The ferry port in Phnom Penh is on Sisowath Quay (the riverfront road) at Street 104, just north of the main riverfront park/restaurant area. If you are arriving in Phnom Penh, there are always motor taxis and car taxis …
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More DetailsMany of the restaurants catering to tourists and visitors line the riverfront dining and shopping area near the Royal Palace. Street 278 (near Independence Monument) and Boeng Keng Kang 1 is dotted with local and foreign restaurants. Budget restaurants and relaxing bars can be found along Street 93 next to the Boeung Kak Lake, an area popular with backpackers.
The Corner Restaurant and Bar:
Is mainly catering the local Khmer Food, the Fresh Fruit Shake and Juices specialties for this hot month from Oct to May. It is located at the first floor of Mittapheap Hotel, corner street 174 next to Wat Koh high school and Pagoda.
Foreign Correspondents Club of Cambodia (FCC):
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More DetailsNew Central Market (Phsar Thmey):
Around the main buildings are stalls offering Krama’s (red and white checked scarves), stationery, household items, clothes for sarongs, flowers and second hand clothes, usually from Europe and the US. For photographers, the fresh food section affords a lot of opportunities. There are a host of good value food stalls on the structure’s western side, which faces Monivong Blvd. Central Market is undoubtedly one of the best of Phnom Penh’s markets for browsing. It is the cleanest and has the widest range of products for sale. Opening hours are from early morning until early evening.
Tuol Tom Pong Market (Russian market):
More commonly referred to by foreigners as the Russian Market, this is located at the corner of St. 440 and st.163, south of Mao Tse Tung Blvd. It is the best place in town for souvenir shopping, having a large range of real and fake antiquities. Items for sale include miniature Buddha’s, silk, silver jewelry, gems, video, ganja and a host of other goodies. Clothes such as t-shirts, trousers, jackets or shoes are very reasonable. It’s well worth popping in for a …
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➲ Phnom Penh Tourist Attractions
Royal Palace Phnom Penh Situated on the site of the former Citadel, it was built by King Norodom in 1866 on the banks …
More DetailsThe National Museum Phnom Penh Located near the Royal Palace, Cambodia’s National Museum offers a charming setting for …
More DetailsSilver Pagoda Phnom Penh Also called the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha, it is located in the compound of the Royal …
More DetailsChoeung Ek Killing Fields, the site of a former orchard and Chinese graveyard about 17 km south of Phnom Penh, …
More DetailsA one-hour boat trip from Phnom Penh brings tourists to this resort situated on Mekong Island. Tourists can dine in the …
More DetailsLocated 32 km to northwest of Phnom Penh, Phnom Baset features at the top of the hill a brick sanctuary called Prasat …
More DetailsTonle Bati is a small lake and popular picnic spot for the locals – bamboo picnic stands and mats by the water. On the …
More DetailsAt the top of Phnom Chisor (Chisor Mountain) sits some very nicely preserved 10th/11th century AD, Angkorian era temple …
More DetailsThe Phnom Penh Central Market is housed in a colonial-style building in the heart of the Cambodian capital. Its Khmer …
More DetailsLINNA CULINARY SCHOOL is a new culinary school that opened in June, 2010. Our school is near the Phnom Penh university …
More DetailsThe Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach) in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, was built in 1958 for Cambodia’s …
More DetailsChroy Changvar Bridge in Phnom Penh or Cambodia-Japan Friendship Bridge was built in 1966. The citizens of Phnom Penh …
More DetailsSisowath Quay is a striking three-kilometre-long boulevard, located along the intersection of the Tonle Sap and Mekong …
More DetailsWat Langka is reputedly one of Phnom Penh’s five original wats (1422). First established as a sanctuary for the Holy …
More DetailsRussian Market is in our itinerary, although it is very hot in the market, but it worth a visit when you are searhing …
More DetailsOne of the city’s five original wats, established in the early 15th century. The main building was destroyed in the …
More DetailsPhsar Chas not at all geared to tourists, carrying such items as fruits and vegetables, hardware, second hand clothes, …
More DetailsKandal Market is a genuine local market that is located in the center of Phnom Penh close to Riverside. The Khmer name …
More DetailsWat Phnom, the namesake and symbol of the capital city of Phnom Penh, sets prominently atop an artificial 88.5 ft (27 …
More DetailsWat Ounalom, Phnom Penh, This is the headquarters of the Cambodian Buddhist patriarchate, founded in 1443, comprising …
More DetailsThe Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a museum in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. The site is a former high school …
More DetailsKoh Dach is an island about 15km north of Phnom Penh on the Mekong River. There are two reasons to visit this 30 square …
More DetailsA one-hour cruise from the capital takes you along the river to watch the daily life of the people living on and around …
More DetailsPhnom Oudong dates from the early 7th century and was the old capital of Cambodia (1618 – 1866) before the capital was …
More DetailsNeang Khmao temple is located in Rovieng commune, Samrong district, off National Road 2, about 27 kilometers north of …
More DetailsThis 1200-hectare animal sanctuary is located about 30 km southeast of Phnom Penh. In recent years, it has been …
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More DetailsPhnom Penh is not as active as Siem Reap when it comes to Khmer performing arts. However, some of the performing arts …
More DetailsShort river cruises and sunset cruises along the Phnom Penh riverfront are easy to arrange and offer an interesting …
More DetailsWat Botum Vathey (Meaning: Temple of the Lotus Blossoms) is a wat located at Oknha Suor Srun Street 7, Sangkat …
More DetailsThis small wat is hidden away to the east of Norodom Boulevard, about a five-minute walk from the Independence …
More DetailsArchitecturally speaking, Phnom Penh is a comparatively new city. Prior to the late 19th century the city was but a few …
More DetailsPhnom Penh’s new Night Market on the riverfront is aimed squarely at visitors and tourists, offering a wide and …
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