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Updated May 2024
- 6.14.5/5759 Review
based on 8217 reviews"The Phnom Penh Palace is a complex of historical and cultural values located in the heart of Phnom Penh. It was built by King Norodom from 1866 to 1870 and has been around for more than a century. The palace consists of a group of golden roofs, yellow walls surrounded by buildings, beautifully shaped and magnificent. The complex is full of traditional Khmer architectural styles and religious colors, including more than 20 palaces of the size of Chaya Palace, Golden Palace, Silver Palace, Dance Palace, Treasure Palace, and more, each with its own special architectural style and historical background. In the center of the palace, there is a reading station, which is where the king conducts military inspections. There is a gate in the center of the east wall of the palace, which is the entrance to the palace. Visitors can enter the palace through this gate and visit the historic complex. In addition, the palace's interior garden is also very neat and beautiful, a good place to relax and rest. Around the palace, there are many other attractions and cuisines, such as the National Museum of Cambodia and the Tashan Temple, which provide visitors with more cultural and historical learning and experience. Overall, the Phnom Penh Palace is a place worth visiting, where you can feel Cambodia’s history and culture, admire beautiful architecture and beautiful gardens."Phnom Penh.Doun Penh1.6km from downtownHighlights: The Royal Palace of Phnom Penh, also known as Preah Barom Reachea Vaeng Chaktomuk, is named after the intersection of the Mekong River, the Tonle Sap River and the Bassac River. This is the palace of the King of Cambodia. It is composed of a group of golden roofs and yellow walls. It consists of many large and small palaces such as Chaya Hall, Golden Temple and Silver Temple. It is exquisitely shaped and magnificent, full of traditional Khmer architecture and religious tone. On the cloister of the building is a magnificent relief mural depicting Angkor Wat, depicting the achievements and religious stories of the dynasties. Local residents and monks alike enjoy keeping cool on the spacious lawn in front of the palace, it's extremely lively.Show Less - 5.54.2/5294 ReviewFreebased on 6234 reviews"Huge market with souvenirs, clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, homeware, food, hairdressers, nail care…suggest to take a fan as it can hot wandered through the market. Be prepared to barter!"Phnom Penh.Doun Penh1.2km from downtownHighlights: One of the busiest markets in Phnom Penh, known as "Phnom Penh's Living Art Museum". The market was designed and built by a French architect. The cross-shaped dome is resplendent and stretches out radially. The interior of the building has no beams and no columns, and it extends in all directions. It is constructed entirely by the interaction of building materials, and the structure is very novel and peculiar. The market has a wide variety of goods, ranging from handicrafts, daily necessities to fresh food. Seafood, vegetables, fruits and other stalls are almost all around the market, and the interior is divided into small stalls by area. Tourists often visit stalls such as handicrafts, jewelry and jade, tourist souvenirs, Buddha statues, second-hand or pirated books, and postcards. They will come to buy clothing, small household appliances, daily necessities, etc. Electronic calculators, computers, photographic equipment and office furniture can also be bought here. In addition, it is also a paradise for foodies. There is a snack area in the market, where you can taste Cambodian specialty snacks while experiencing the life of the locals.Show Less
- 5.24.4/5339 Reviewbased on 4342 reviews"When you visit Cambodia don't forget to spend around 1hr to see inside of the National Museum which is indicated about ancient stuff, sculpture, art, culture, custom... beautiful view also a cafe restaurant with food & drink menu too"Phnom Penh.Doun Penh1.5km from downtownHighlights: The National Museum is Cambodia's famous museum of history and archaeology and contains many Khmer art collections. The museum building features a gabled roof, carved doors and Khmer ancient temple architecture, blending traditional Khmer architecture with French colonial style. There are tens of thousands of precious collections in the museum, spanning different historical periods, mainly including four types of exhibits: stoneware, bronze, porcelain and wood. There are also small collections of oil paintings, textiles, pictures and other archives. Enshrined at a small pavilion in the center of the museum is a small statue. It is surrounded by several small artificial lotus ponds, full of charm.Show Less
- 5.14.5/5218 Review
based on 12901 reviews"Tuol Sleng is an absolute "must visit" if you are ever in Phnom Penh. $5 entrance fee. It's a testament to what happens when we allow politics and anger to overtake our humanity. Get there right at 8am when it opens to have the place to yourself - it's a very spooky feeling. Once the tour groups and school students start rolling in after 8:30, with the noise, running around etc. it loses some of its effect."Phnom Penh.Chamkar Morn1.1km from downtownHighlights: The Phnom Penh Prison Museum is located in the south of Phnom Penh City, at the intersection of 113th Street and 350th Street. Originally a high school, it was used as a concentration camp for prisoners during the Khmer Rouge period, also called S-21 Prison. More than 17,000 intellectuals, civilians, women and children were imprisoned here, and countless people were tortured to death every day. Until the Hengshanlin regime invaded Phnom Penh in 1979, there were only 14 corpses and 7 survivors left in this concentration camp. Now it is open to the public as a museum, displaying various torture instruments, photos and historical materials, which are creepy and silently tell the tragic history. In addition, documentaries are broadcast every day at 10 am and 3 pm. The film mainly tells the true story of a pair of young lovers who were forced to separate under the historical background at that time and suffered persecution by the Khmer Rouge.Show Less - 4.94.3/576 ReviewFree
based on 815 reviews"Plenty of foods available for all local and international tourists. Near the market, you can enjoy sightseeing along the Mekong river with vibrant bars and pubs"Phnom Penh.Doun Penh2km from downtownHighlights: This night market is located by the Tonle Sap River. It is mainly engaged in daily necessities and tourist souvenirs. There are many local people. It is a good place to spend time at night. The night market was rebuilt from a street garden. The original grass was changed to a cement tile floor, with an area of about 4,000 to 5,000 square meters, surrounded by iron pipe railings. There are two openings along the street, one goes in and the other goes out, and the entry and exit are fairly orderly. There are multiple rows of colored commercial sheds of uniform specifications, and there are a wide variety of commodities. There are clothing, shoes and hats, flowers, food, hand accessories, cosmetics, daily necessities, as well as a large number of stone carvings, bamboo and wood products, and Buddha statues with Khmer characteristics. Probably more popular with locals than foreigners. Foreign tourists come here to shop and remember to bargain hard, because the price is always raised.Show Less
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FAQ
What are some Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh?
Some Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh include:Royal Palace|The Central Market|National Museum of Cambodia|Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum|Phnom Penh Night Market
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh include:Royal Palace:4.5|The Central Market:4.2|National Museum of Cambodia:4.4|Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum:4.5|Phnom Penh Night Market:4.3
At what locations in Phnom Penh can Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh be found?
The Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh are mainly located in:Royal Palace:Phnom Penh|The Central Market:Phnom Penh|National Museum of Cambodia:Phnom Penh|Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum:Phnom Penh|Phnom Penh Night Market:Phnom Penh
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