Phnom Penh is the contemporary heart of Cambodia. A quintessential Southeast Asian city with elements of sophistication, Phnom Penh is a welcoming introduction to a Phnom Penh holiday. Visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia and step into Buddhist temples. The Silver Pagoda at the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom Daun Penh are two examples of Buddhist temples, with their intricate carvings, colourful offerings and the omnipresent scent of incense a treat for the senses. Watch out for monkeys around Wat Phnom Daun Penh! In Phnom Penh there are plenty of cafes and fine dining venues, where you can experience a fusion of Khmer and French cuisines, or you can seek out street food around the Central Market, where you can wander around and haggle with the locals. Learn about the fascinating history of Cambodia at the National Museum and about the brutal reign Khmer Rouge. Cambodians have worked hard to rebuild from its troubled past and telling their stories on the ground as they do at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum has gone some way towards national healing. Cambodia is a beautiful contrast of ancient and modern.
- What is Phnom Penh famous for?
The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda are a must see when visiting Phnom Penh.
- How many days is enough to see Phnom Penh?
Allow three or four days to see all the sights Phnom Penh has to offer, or more if you’re using it as a base from which to do day trips.
- Is Phnom Penh walkable?
Yes! While Phnom Penh is a typical southeast Asian country when it comes to heavy traffic and motorbikes (so watch out!), discovering Phnom Penh on foot is a great way to get around, and you’ll regularly bump into an order of monks out and about.
- What to take on holiday to Phnom Penh?
Wear comfortable shoes and light clothing, ensuring that you have some cultural appropriate clothing on hand for visits to temples. Don’t forget the sunscreen and insect repellent!
- When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
You can travel around Phnom Penh and the wider Cambodia all year round, but June through August brings quite heavy rains. Outside these periods, the weather is typically warm and dry.
- Where to go on holiday in Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh is a great introduction to Cambodia. Scoot around the city and see all the landmarks before setting off to discover Cambodia’s ancient treasures at Angkor or its secluded beach coastline in the south.
- What is there to do in Phnom Penh?
Wander through temples and the Royal Palace, float along the Mekong River, enjoy some Khmer and French modern cuisine, or do a spot of shopping at the Central Market.
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