Phnom Penh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Cambodia
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh was liberated from the Khmer Rouge by the Vietnamese in 1979, and has long remained a bit rough. Things have improved; however, some roads remain shabby, traffic is persistently chaotic, electricity occasionally strained (never mind your precious internet). But on the whole, the city is reasonably modern. The city is has gained high rise buildings and traffic lights. The beauty that made it a "Paris of the East" before 1970 is unfortunately well hidden, though a few French colonial buildings remain. The wide boulevards and promenades envisaged by the French have become parking spaces and market stalls: pedestrians are not in favour. The most pleasant strolling is to be done along the park-like river front, which hosts cafés and restaurants aplenty. Standard tourist sights are fe
Top Attractions in Phnom Penh
Explore the best things to see and do in Phnom Penh:
- ★Hash House Harriers
- ★Help the Needy with CHOICE
- ★Independence and Liberation Memorials
- ★Institute Francais
- ★Mekong River Cruises
- ★Meta House
- ★NagaWorld Casino
- ★Olympic Stadium
Where to Eat in Phnom Penh
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴3-Pots Lady
- 🍴Anise
- 🍴Aussie XL
- 🍴Java Creative Cafe Toul Tom Poung
- 🍴Junk Food Junction
- 🍴Kathmandu Kitchen
Where to Stay in Phnom Penh
- 🏨#10 Lakeside Guesthouse
- 🏨Angkor International Hotel
- 🏨Bamboo9 Boutique
- 🏨Bar Oz Riverside Guesthouse
- 🏨Cambodian Country Club & Hotel Resort
- 🏨Cambodia Uncovered
Phnom Penh Travel Guide Sections
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