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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 details

National 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 details

Tuol 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 details

Blind 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 details

Central 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 details

Foreign 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 details

Shooting 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 details

Memphis 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 details

Lakeside

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... see full details