
- 9H
- Phnom Penh
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- Explore Phnom Penh, a fascinatingly dynamic city with tree-lined boulevards and riverfront promenades which are reminders of the bygone era, that today teems with life.
- Start your tour at Wat Phnom, where a legend states that the city began here when a woman named Penh found four Buddha statues and built the temple to house them.
- Afterwards, witness the splendour of Cambodia's royal heritage by visiting the Royal Palace, still the official residence of the King, the adjacent Silver Pagoda, and the National Museum, which contains a comprehensive collection of Khmer art.
- Afternoon onwards, learn about Cambodia's tragic past and the Khmer Rouge regime at the Tuol Sleng Museum.
- Finally, visit one of Phnom Penh's two great markets, the Central Market which is located in a distinctive domed Art Deco building or the sprawling Russian Market.
- The tour starts at 8 AM and ends at 5 PM.
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- Phnom Penh
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- Indulge in this exciting cultural tour in Phnom Pehn and get a chance to learn about the culture and history of this region.
- Get picked up from your hotel at 8:30 AM in an air conditioned vehicle and explore some of the best places.
- Visit the Royal Palace (a classic example of royal Khmer architecture), Silver Pagoda (Emerald Buddha)newly erected statue commemorating the late King Father (Sihanouk).
- Admire the architecture of the pagoda at Wat Phnom, the Silver Pagoda and the Independence Monument.
- Enjoy a delicious lunch and then continue sightseeing by taking a sobering walk through Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum .
- Learn about the cultural and the historical facts bleak period of Khmer history which followed the fall of Phnom Penh in April 1975.
- Continue on to Choeung Ek Memorial, one of the infamous Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge executed around 17,000.
- Conclude your tour at 5:00 PM in the evening and get dropped back at your hotel.
Visit Phnom Udong

Highlights – Phnom indicates mountain in the local Khmer dialect. Prior to establishing Phnom Penh as the capital city of Cambodia, Udong served as its capital for a long time from 1618 to 1866. Today, though the place has lost out to other cities in terms of development and tourism potential, there is still one major attraction here - Mount Udong. Today, there are couple of humps left of this mountain. The most attractive feature is that these humps have various stupas adorning them. Don’t miss out on the Phnom Preah Reach Throap (Hill of the Royal Fortune), Phnom Vihear Leu (small sanctuary), famous stupas of Damrei Sam Poan, Ang Doung and Mak Proum. Lots of Buddha temples, relics, statues, figurines and carvings decorate this peak.
Location – Udong.
Timing – Open all through the year.
Price – A full tour costs about USD12 per person for one day.

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- Phnom Penh
Visit Koh Dach (Silk Island)

Highlights – Silk Island is one of the best places to visit when you want to witness the skills of the local artisans like silk-weaving, handicrafts, pottery-making and other relevant skills. There are five villages here namely Koh Dach, Kbal Kho, Lvea, Neah Village and Chong Koh. Don’t miss to witness the local artisans in action here – planting various crops, weaving silk threads and manufacturing nets. As one goes past the Mekong River in cruises to reach this island, one will witness many moments worthy to be photographed. The island is also contains many architectural marvels from past centuries.
Location – Kandal Province, on the shores of Mekong River.
Timings – Can visit Koh Dach anytime during the year.
Price – Boat rides usually cost USD10 per person and tuk-tuks cost around USD15 to USD20.
Visit Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center

Highlights – This is the largest zoo in Cambodia and one of the top tourist attractions. There are close to 1200 animals belonging to over 102 species in this rescue centre. You can find rare species like Siamese crocodiles, tigers & elephants from Asia, Malayan sun bears and more. If you are looking for an interactive wildlife experience, this is the place that you have to be.
Location – at about 25 miles from the capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh.
Timings – 8AM to 5PM on all days of the week.
Price – Behind the scenes tour of the zoo costs around USD150 for one day.
Visit Independence Monument (Vimean Ekareach)

Highlights – As the name indicates, this monument was constructed during 1958 to commemorate the independence of Cambodia from France in 1953. Vann Molyvann, the brain behind some of the biggest cultural heritage structures in Cambodia, constructed this monument as well. One look at the monument and we will be reminded of the famous Angkor Wat Temple. This monument has a lotus-shaped stupa and is the main centre of celebrations during national festivals as the ceremonial light is here. Come here during the evening hours and take excellent pictures with your friends and family.
Location – Junction of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard, Phnom Penh.
Timings – Open all through the day.
Price – Entry is free of cost.

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- Phnom Penh

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- Phnom Penh

- Phnom Penh
Visit Phsar Toul Tum Poung (Russian Market)
Highlights – The market is decorated by colourful lanterns, intricately carved statues, scarves, bags, printed T shirts and DVDS of various languages. During the 1980s, this place was dominated by Russian expats, whose influence can be felt at this market even today. The locals commonly address this place as Russian Market. Be prepared to bask in the sun and dirt as this market is quite crowded at all times of the day. The air circulation is quite limited here; however the goods sold here more than make up for the ambience of this place. Don’t forget to taste the local, delicious coffee from the cafes here.
Location – Chamkar Mon District, Phnom Penh.
Timings – Open all through the day.
Price – Entry into this market is free of cost.
Visit Riverfront
Highlights – Since this park leads into the Royal Palace, the Riverfront Park is always full with tourists of different countries. Come here during the early morning hours so that you get to witness the golden rays of the sunrise. The Royal Palace looks magical at the background. From here, you can also view the point of intersection of the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake. Hotels lined along this path will provide cycles on rent, which you can use for taking a stroll along the park.
Location – Phnom Penh.
Timings – Can be visited during any time of the day; however early morning sunrise and evening sunset hours are the best times to come here.
Price – No entrance fee to visit this place.
Ounalom Monastery
Highlights – Established during 1422 by the final ruler in the Khmer kingdom, King Ponyea Yat, Today, Ounalom Monastery serves as the residence of the chief Buddist monk. There are totally 44 buildings in this monastery which includes monasteries, schools, libraries, stupa and residential complexes. During the notorious Khmer Rouge rule, this monastery was damaged severely, but today, much of it has been restored. A Pali inscription and stupa housing an eyebrow of Lord Buddha are the major highlights of this place.
Location – At about 250m from the Royala Palace.
Timings – Open from 6AM to 6PM on all days of the week.
Price – Entry to this monastery is free of cost.

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- Phnom Penh

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- Phnom Penh

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- Phnom Penh
Boeung Keng Kang 1
Highlights – BKK1 is often known as the areas of foreigners, as there are lots of consulates, NGOs, UN embassies, travel offices, upmarket cafes, restaurants, cafes, spa salons and stylish residential apartments in this area. When you are here, don’t miss to visit the Independence Monument, which is towards the south east of this place. Due to its excellent buildings with breath-taking architecture, Boekung Keng Kang 1 is usually considered the most charismatic location in Battambang. Visit the local market as well specialising in clothes, second-hand household goods and lip-smacking local delicacies.
Location – Battambang.
Timings – Can be visited during anytime of the year.
Price – Entry is free of cost to this place.
Visit Phnom Tamao Zoo
Highlights – This is more of a wildlife rescue centre, giving ultimate protection to almost endangered species of animals, birds and reptiles. It started off at a very humble level and today there are close to a whopping 1200 animals of about 102 species set up over 6000 acres. Most of the animals found here are endangered species like Asiatic elephants, tigers, Malayan sun bears, Siamese crocodiles Pileated gibbons and many more. Established during 1995, this zoo is probably one of the fewest places in the world where you will spot these rare species that are almost extinct.
Location – Takeo, Phnom Penh.
Timings – 8AM to 5PM on all the days of the week.
Price – USD150 for a day of Behind the Scenes tour of the zoo.
Visit Sisowath Quay

Highlights – Running along for 3km, the promenade of Sisowath Quay is lined up with beautiful shops, hotels, restaurants, tourist-friendly locations, bars and cafes. Don’t miss to experience the traditional tuk-tuk drive from the Royal Palace to get to this place, as you will get to see the entire beauty of the pathway, through this route. Some of the top attractions that you just cannot afford to miss on this promenade are the Royal Palace, National Museum, various art galleries, Ounalom Monastery, Elephant Bar, Floating Restaurants and many more.
Location – Cham Karmom district.
Timings – Can be visited anytime during the day; however sunset and sunrise hours are considered to be ideal.
Price – No entry fee applicable for this riverside promenade.
Visit Phnom Penh Local Markets

Highlights - First and foremost, know what you can shop for from these local markets – Handmade scarves, lanterns, silk garments, intricately carved statues, second-hand electronics and DVDs are some good choices to pick up from here. The important markets that need to be covered in Phnom Penh are Central Market or Phsar Thmei (known for its electronics, household goods, jewellery, clothes and fresh food), Russian Market or Phsar Toul Tompong (known for its excellent souvenirs, sculptures, paintings, silk scarves and other goods at affordable prices), Orussei Market or Phsar Orussei (known for its household goods) and Night Market or Phsar Rea Try (known for its food and snacks and open from 6pm to 12am).
Location – All over Phnom Penh.
Timings – Depends on individual markets.
Price – Entry is free of cost
Piccola Italia Da Luigi
Highlights - They are known for their pizzas as they are Italian based restaurants. The place is well maintained even though it is quite small. The cleanliness and hygiene that they maintain are two factors that differentiate them from other restaurants. The customer service is also very friendly when compared to other restaurants. They have a very special pizza crust, that they make themselves. The atmosphere is also quite decent because of the cleanliness they maintain.
Location -Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Price for two – USD18. Speciality dishes - They serve the best pizzas, breads, burgers and antipasti. The must try is the tiramisu which is almost recommended by anyone who tries it. The pizzas are so good but are served at an affordable price.
Timings - morning hours - 11 30 AM to 2 PM; afternoon hours - 5 30 PM to 10 PM.
Quitapenas
Highlights – This restaurant offers a really wide variety of dishes of Spanish origin. The dishes are so delicious and it gives the best experience of Spanish cuisine to its customers. The customer service is quite decent providing a warm welcome to its customers and giving them a satisfied meal. The place is best known for its sunday brunch.
Location - Phnom Penh. Price for two – Around USD10. Speciality dishes - There are many other dishes which are the main attractions of this restaurant like the dishes of sea bass, paella, octopus and duck. They also serve one of the best cheese balls in the locality making it distinct from other restaurants.
Timings - 6PM to 12AM during week days and 11AM to 2.30PM & 6PM to 12AM on weekends.
The Lost Room
Highlights – The food is too delicious here that your gastronomic trip to Cambodia is considered incomplete if you don’t visit The Lost Room. The name might seem a bit creepy but the ambience here is heavenly and is a complete irony to the room. This restaurant provides a decent customer service. One has to book for a place to dine here, well in advance. They provide wide variety of dishes which are so delicious that one might regret of not having enough space in their stomach to taste all the foods.
Location - Abdul Carime, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Price for two – USD8 to USD22
Speciality dishes - Their main dishes are crab cakes, sea bass, falafel, chorizo, and duck.
Timings - monday to saturday 5 PM to 10PM, Sunday – closed.
Cocina Cartel

Highlights – This place offers a scintillating variety of Mexican dishes. Combined with the great customer service and highly hospitable nature of the chefs and staff members of this place, guests coming here are treated to a magical experience. It is this hospitality and warmth that the restaurant exudes, which makes it one of the talking points in Phnom Penh. Cuban and Latin cuisine is also served at the restaurant here. This restaurant has the best combination of everything - best chefs, best staffs, best food and best service.
Location - Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Price for two – USD10 to USD15.
Speciality dishes – Home- made tortillas, op-shelf tequilas, slow cooked meats and freshly made salsas. They also serve fresh Guac with corn chips and enchiladas.
Timings - All days 11 30 AM to 3 PM, 5 PM to 10 PM.
Visit Royal Palace
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Highlights – The Royal Palace still serves as the residences of Cambodian rulers. The construction of this palace was started during 1866, when Phnom Penh became the new capital of Cambodia, replacing Oudong. You cannot help but wonder at the similarity in the architecture style found in the Royal Palace found in Thailand. You should remember to dress appropriately as you witness this majestic Khmer architectural marvel to pay respects to the royalty staying here. The exact part in which the royal people stay, is still closed to the public, though.
Location – Phnom Penh.
Timings- Royal Palace is open from 7.30AM to 11AM and from 2PM to 5PM.
Price – Entry fee of USD3 per person; additional fee of USD2 for taking pictures.
Visit Killing Fields
Highlights – This is one of the areas which represents the genocide of Cambodia that happened during the notorious rule of the Khmer Rouge between 1975 and 1979. This was the area which is a mass graveyard where close to 1.5 lakh people were brutally tortured and murdered as a result of the Khmer Rouge policies, diseases and other natural calamities. Close to 20000 burial sites were identified in this name and one of the journalists who escaped the trauma of this rule, gave this place, the name of “Killing Fields”.
Location – Phnom Penh.
Timings – Open all through the year for local and international tourists.
Price – USD6 per person for international tourists and no charge for local tourists.
Visit Silver Pagoda

Highlights –The glimmering 5 tons of silver used on the floors of this structure has given this 19th century temple, the name of Silver Pagoda. Right on top of the pedestal, you can find a massive Buddha statue made of Baccarat crystal. Next to this, the golden Buddha blows you mind away with one look. Studded with a whopping 2086 diamonds, this Buddha weighs 90kg and is truly one of the star attractions in Phnom Penh. You can also find small sized bronze Buddha statues, silver statues of Buddha statues and many figurines of Lord Buddha all over this temple. The locals address Silver Pagoda as Wat Prea Keo.
Location – Within the Royal Palace complex, Phnom Penh.
Timings – 7.30AM to 11AM and 2PM to 5PM.
Price – USD3 towards entry and extra charges of USD2 towards pictures.
Visit National Museum of Cambodia
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Highlights – This was established during the 1920 and it is the largest museum in Cambodia housing exquisite cultural and historic items representing the authentic Khmer culture. There are close to 14000 items here including bronze and ceramic items, damaged statues from many centuries ago of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, wooden and pottery items belong to pre-Angkorian era and many other impressive items. The museum is set up in an attractive terracotta building including an awesome courtyard garden, which attracts many.
Location – Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh.
Timings – 8AM to 5PM on all days of the week.
Price – Entry fee of USD5 for foreigners and around USD0.1 for local tourists.
Tuol Sleng Museum

Highlights – Almost all the casinos in Sihanoukville are open 24hours a day unlike other casinos that operate only during the evening and night hours. Most of the hotels apart from offering luxury accommodation also have luxurious casinos that have games like Baccarat, Roulette, Blackjack and the like. Free drinks, snacks and cigarettes are provided when you take up gaming packages at any of these casinos. Owing to the large number of tourists coming here, casinos at Sihanoukville employ people who are adept at speaking many languages.
Location – About 4.5km from South Cambodia.
Timings – Open all through the day.
Price – Casino games are available from USD4 per game if you are looking only for gaming and not staying at these hotels.