Attractions
The Royal Palace
This is the principal attraction of the city and contains the
best examples of 20th-century Khmer architecture. The Royal Palace
is the official residence of King Norodom Sihanouk. Set among the
perfectly maintained gardens is the exquisite Throne Hall, the
Elephant Pavilion where the...
see full detailsNational Museum
The museum houses the country’s most important collection
of ancient Cambodian culture and Khmer art. It is made up of four
galleries containing relics, sculpture, art and crafts covering
history from the pre-Angkor period (4th century) until the present.
The pieces are arranged in...
see full detailsTuol Sleng Museum
When the Khmer Rouge came into power in 1975 they commandeered
and converted a secondary school into a primitive prison where they
detained and tortured anyone suspected of anti-revolutionary
behaviour. Between 1975 and 1979 an estimated 20,000 victims were
imprisoned in Security Prison 21,...
see full detailsBlind Massage
Cambodian travel can often be jarring; hard beds, bumpy roads
and death defying taxi drivers can leave a body in ill shape.
Seeing Hands is a business employing blind masseuses to work out
those tourist kinks. Cambodia gives few opportunities to disabled
workers and...
see full detailsCentral Market (Psah Thmay)
Phnom Phen's most obvious landmark looks more in style with a
Star Wars trading post then most earthly structures.
Inside the tall dome is a host of goods from watches, jewellery,
clothing and food. Much of the market's merchandise is the same so
comparing...
see full detailsForeign Correspondents Club
A pleasant way to spend the evening is on the balcony of the
FCC. The well located bar and restaurant sits on the banks of
riverside overlooking the converging Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
Prices are more expensive then its neighbours but the...
see full detailsShooting Range
Amuse your inner warrior with Phnom Phen's best carnal pleasure:
shooting big guns. Whatever one's taste, be it automatic rifles and
rocket launchers or grenades, they are all a possibility. It is
said that for extra money targets can become live farm animals,
although...
see full detailsMemphis Pub
Memphis Pub is a cool venue to hear great cover bands put their
spin on old classic rock. It is a thumping place usually packed
with expats and tourists until late. There isn't much Khmer about
the style but a taste of home...
see full detailsLakeside
Lakeside is the backpacker hub of Phnom Phen. It is located on
the shore of Boeng Kak Lake, a short taxi ride from downtown. The
cheapest rooms are available for a couple of dollars but upgrading
is a good idea. The guesthouses with...
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