{"id":12504,"date":"2025-12-22T14:23:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T08:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=12504"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:44:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:14:03","slug":"best-places-to-visit-in-phnom-penh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-phnom-penh\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Places to Visit in Phnom Penh Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"398\">Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and is known for royal palaces, Buddhist temples, genocide memorials, riverfront promenades, markets, and nightlife<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"570\">Major attractions in Phnom Penh include the <strong>Royal Palace, Wat Phnom, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Central Market, and Sisowath Quay<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"720\">Historical sites such as S-21 and the Killing Fields provide essential context about Cambodia\u2019s Khmer Rouge era and are important cultural visits<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"876\">Popular activities in Phnom Penh include river cruises at sunset, visiting local markets, attending cultural performances, and nightlife at Bassac Lane<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"988\">Phnom Penh can be comfortably visited in 2 to 3 days and fits well into a broader Cambodia travel itinerary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, might already be on your travel list! I will show you why it is worth visiting and what top attractions it offers. The city offers a mix of royal grandeur, ancient legends, Cambodia\u2019s dark past, and an active nightlife.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you plan your trip, I\u2019ve shared practical details for each attraction. Their highlights, opening hours, ticket prices, dress codes, and tips, along with some historical context to enrich your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a guide to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 places to visit in Phnom Penh<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things to do in Phnom Penh<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your trip unforgettable!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Palace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main attraction of Phnom Penh is the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Cambodian monarch, King Norodom Sihamoni. The palace grounds don\u2019t just have the palace but also other halls and temples for the convenience of the royal family.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12537\" style=\"width: 444px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/royal-palace.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12537\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/royal-palace.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Palace\" width=\"454\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/royal-palace.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/royal-palace-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/royal-palace-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 454px) 100vw, 454px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2hcFTqIN6W\/\">Royal Palace<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Throne Hall is used for ceremonies, such as coronations and royal weddings. The hall stands out with its shining golden spire, visible from across Phnom Penh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Moonlight Pavilion is an open-air building that was once used as a dance hall but is now utilised for banquets and other special events.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most famous of all is the Silver Pagoda, which features an extremely rare emerald Maitreya Buddha on a floor of a thousand silver tiles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paintings from the Ramayana and masks of Ramayana gods can also be found on-site, including those of the multi-headed Ravana!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire project was designed and built with the assistance of French and Thai architects and designers, which shows in the blend of European and traditional Khmer architecture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural performances at the royal palace are organised during major public events, royal celebrations, or national festivals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A guide can be hired at the palace gate and the costs depend on the guide. However,\u00a0 \u20b9900 to \u20b91400 is a good deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Note: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Palace and the temples have strict clothing rules. Your shoulders, knees, and back must be covered! And photography is prohibited inside the Throne halls and the Silver Pagoda.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 am to 11:00 pm &amp; 2:00 PM to 5:00 pm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b9887\/ person<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wat Phnom<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wat Phnom, meaning \u2018<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pagoda Hill\u2019<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Khmer. This Buddhist temple is situated in the heart of Phnom Penh, perched atop a man-made hill. It is one of the most popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tourist spots in Phnom Penh<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12544\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12544\" style=\"width: 389px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wat-phnom.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12544\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wat-phnom.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Phnom\" width=\"399\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wat-phnom.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wat-phnom-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/wat-phnom-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12544\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2R_XgJIvEK\/?img_index=3\">Wat Phnom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you enter the temple, you\u2019ll enter through a grand eastern staircase, lined with detailed naga carvings and lion statues, symbols of protection and spirituality in Khmer culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The legend states that this temple was founded by a woman in the 13th century, when she discovered a trunk of bronze Buddha statues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She took them and built a small shrine, which is today\u2019s Wat Phnom. Later, a settlement was developed around the temple, which is called Phnom Penh today, named after \u2018Lady Penh\u2019, who built the temple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interior of the temple features hundreds of Buddha statues of varying sizes, along with a separate Chinese temple. The outside of the temple is a calm place to stroll around under the shade of trees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festivals like Meak Bochea, Vesak Bochea, and Khmer New Year are celebrated at this temple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the festivals, give this blog \u2018<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best time to visit Cambodia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 a read.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Note:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ensure shoulders, back, and knees are covered, and remove shoes and headwear before entering.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:00 AM &#8211; 7:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b987<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This museum was formerly a detention and torture centre, which was originally a school. Yes, the way the building has changed over the years is heartbreaking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from Cambodia\u2019s culture, temples, and nature, the country also has a four-year dark history from 1975 to 1979. It all started when Pol Pot came into power and introduced the idea of an agrarian communist society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12543\" style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tuol-sleng-genocide-museum.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12543\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tuol-sleng-genocide-museum.jpg\" alt=\"Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum\" width=\"416\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tuol-sleng-genocide-museum.jpg 603w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/tuol-sleng-genocide-museum-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMFRc0YBpPe\/?img_index=2\">Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He made education illegal and demanded that everyone work on farms, so that he could sell the farm produce and earn money. He abolished schools, currency, trade, religion, and even people who wore glasses were targeted, as they were perceived as intellectuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original Tuol Sleng Genocide prison building has four main buildings (A, B, C, D)<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has torture and interrogation rooms,\u00a0 thousands of prisoner photographs, torture instruments and artifacts and paintings by survivor Vann Nath,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum regularly hosts thematic exhibitions like &#8220;Childhood without Color,&#8221; commemorating child victims and human rights issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum shows us the brutal Khmer Rouge Penal system. It\u2019s one of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">important <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">places to visit in Phnom Penh<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to understand the country\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entry fees only &#8211;\u00a0 \u20b9264, Entry fees + audio guide &#8211; \u20b9440 (Audio guide highly recommended)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Killing Fields of Choeung Ek<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visit to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek is often combined with the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, as together they tell the whole story of Cambodia\u2019s darkest chapter. Located about 30 minutes from the museum, the killing fields were once used as an execution ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing the history, people started to die from overworking on the farmlands or through starvation. Yes, they were given a lot of work to produce food, but they were not given any food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But also a lot of victims were shot dead for disobeying the orders of the dictator, including children. Much later, after the Khmer Rouge was overthrown in the 1980s, more than 8000 remains were found on this land. Now, it is a memorial, marked with a Buddhist Stupa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately 5,000 human skulls are preserved behind glass for people to pay their respects.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Victims were executed while they were inside large pits. Their scattered bones still sit those mass grave pits even after decades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children were not spared, to avoid \u2018growing up and taking revenge for parents death\u2019, the kids of the adult victims were hit against the tree to kill them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:30 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b9528<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riverside Promenade<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Riverside Path, also known as Sisowath Quay, is a 3 kilometers long walkable pathway stretching parallel to the Tonle Sap River.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12539\" style=\"width: 482px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/riverside-promenade.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12539\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/riverside-promenade.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside Promenade\" width=\"492\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/riverside-promenade.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/riverside-promenade-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DPZKsfgE9rC\/\">Riverside Promenade<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon, during or after sunset, when the heat is manageable. Evenings will be filled with locals and monks going about their daily activities, such as chatting, walking, stretching, playing, and even people walking in reverse. The best place for people watching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After sunset, you will find multiple vendors with lit-up carts selling everything from cut fruits to grilled meat. Just across the road, you\u2019ll find bigger food chains and other restaurants. You can also know your future from the fortune tellers on the path.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After an entire day of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh sightseeing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the riverside promenade is the best place to stroll around and chill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunset Cruise<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cruise can be taken next to the river Promenade, in the confluence of the three rivers of Tonle Sap, Mekong, and Bassac! The cruise takes you along the Mekong River..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12545\" style=\"width: 479px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sunset-cruise.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12545\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sunset-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset Cruise\" width=\"489\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sunset-cruise.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sunset-cruise-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 489px) 100vw, 489px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DDZoeiuyMsp\/\">Sunset Cruise<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fun Fact: The Mekong River is where the world\u2019s largest stingray was found back in 2022. It was 13 feet long, weighing around 300 kgs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tours depart around 4:30 to 5:00 pm from near Koh Pich or the Friendship Monument.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It typically lasts between 1.5 to 2 hours. An excellent opportunity for the tourists to have a front seat to the view of the city, skylines of Koh Pich or the Diamond Island, floating houses, and more. The tours offer complimentary snacks, drinks, and English-speaking guides.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Note:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you want to surprise your partner, book a romantic dinner on a cruise during sunset for the perfect night!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u20b9900 to \u20b92000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champey Academy of Arts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kasumisou.org\/champey-academy-of-arts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champey Academy of Arts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an art school that provides free education to the unprivileged Cambodian Children. They teach Khmer dance, music, and even traditional drawing and painting. Their motto is that the nation\u2019s rich culture should be passed on to future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12542\" style=\"width: 390px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/champey-academy-of-arts.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12542\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/champey-academy-of-arts.jpg\" alt=\"Champey Academy of Arts\" width=\"400\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/champey-academy-of-arts.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/champey-academy-of-arts-262x300.jpg 262w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CsipLohRODf\/?img_index=3\">Champey Academy of Arts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tourists can visit the academy to attend workshops and shows. Children perform and explain the traditions, allowing visitors to try the instruments themselves. The kids will also teach you some dances, such as the Mermaid, Monkey, Bamboo, and Coconut Dances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A souvenir shop on-site offers unique handcrafted items and student artworks that helps sustain the school\u2019s programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7-11\u202fam, 1:30-5\u202fpm (Sunday holiday)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b9529<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central Market<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central Market of Phnom Penh is the place where you can find pretty much everything. This circular, stepped, dome-shaped building with four wings radiating in four different directions was built in 1937. It not only has an impressive design but is also quite functional.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside, you will find a wide variety of items, including gadgets, food, flowers (a highly lucrative business in Cambodia), vegetables, religious artifacts, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The central section under the 85-foot-high dome is mainly intended for jewelry, gemstones, and watches, but be cautious not to purchase any fake items that may be disguised as authentic ones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other shops will be spread out across each wing and even outside the building. The wet section, such as meat and seafood, is separated from the dry section, like electronics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The highlight for most of the visitors is the market\u2019s exotic street food, which includes fried tarantulas, scorpions, frog meat, pupae, crickets, and more. As Indians, we find these items \u2018alien\u2019, but it\u2019s essential to respect others\u2019 culture and food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommended foods: Crispy prawns with pepper lime sauce, num pang, stir-fried noodles, grilled BBQ skewers, Durian fruit, and sugarcane juice. However, if you&#8217;re feeling adventurous, try out the exotic foods at your own risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Note: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check the currency notes that you get as change, it might be fake or dirty (People in Cambodia usually only accept clean cash). And of course, be aware of pickpockets.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Some vendors will wrap up even before 5 pm, so be there early!)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bassac Lane<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just around 2 km from Sisowath Quary, Bassac Lane is Phnom Penh\u2019s funky maze of narrow alleys. Lined up with bars, restaurants, cafes, karaoke bars, breweries, and pubs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12540\" style=\"width: 426px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bassac-lane.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12540\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bassac-lane.jpg\" alt=\"Bassac Lane\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bassac-lane.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bassac-lane-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/bassac-lane-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHC-RO7zcTA\/?img_index=1\">Bassac Lane<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since cars aren\u2019t allowed, the whole area is pedestrian-friendly, making it easy and safe to wander from one bar to the next. So, it\u2019s okay to let your tipsy self (not drunk) walk around those lit-up streets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bars close around midnight, but a few keep the party going until the early hours of the morning, sometimes even 6 am.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommended foods: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nom ka Chai, Chiva cake, and Kababs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommended places:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cancan, Mama Wong, and Battbong history (the pub\u2019s door is a Coke machine).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh Night Market<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missed the Central Market during the day because it closes at 5 pm? Don\u2019t worry, the Phnom Penh Night Market has you covered, which opens at 5 pm!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_12541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12541\" style=\"width: 386px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/phnom-penh-night-market.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-12541\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/phnom-penh-night-market.jpg\" alt=\"Phnom Penh Night Market\" width=\"396\" height=\"642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/phnom-penh-night-market.jpg 640w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/phnom-penh-night-market-185x300.jpg 185w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/phnom-penh-night-market-632x1024.jpg 632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 396px) 100vw, 396px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-12541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C93hrhvPP9I\/?img_index=3\">Phnom Penh Night Market<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located along the Tonle Sap River near Sisowath Quary, the night market is a smaller and occasionally cheaper alternative to Phnom Penh&#8217;s central market. However, just like the central market, this one also sells clothes, accessories, souvenirs, and popular street food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you won\u2019t find many exotic foods, no spiders, scorpions, or insects here. Expect familiar dishes made with chicken, fish, beef, and pork.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Two highlights of this market<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A stage area:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hosts street performances like singing and dancing, sets a chill vibe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The food zone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carpets are rolled down on the ground for eating. (Cats may occasionally walk to you for pets and food)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recommended foods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pad Thai, Fried meatballs. Fish rice soup and soya bean milk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Operates primarily on the weekends)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh may not have the same global fame as Angkor Wat, but it is full of stories, culture, and charm. From royal palaces and peaceful pagodas to markets, river cruises, and lively streets, the city has something for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh deserves a place on your itinerary list, and let the experts from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimaak Tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> customize your itinerary!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you have just two days or an entire week, these highlights will help you capture the soul of Phnom Penh and leave with memories that linger long after your trip ends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs About Top Places in Phnom Penh<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #0000ff;\">What to see in Phnom Penh in 2 days?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh offers a decent number of attractions for its visitors. With just two days, you can visit these places<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Royal Palace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wat Phnom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunset cruise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central market<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #0000ff;\">Is Phnom Penh close to Angkor Wat?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and is located in central Cambodia, whereas Angkor Wat is located in the northwest of Cambodia, which is 320 km away from Phnom Penh. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Which is the coldest month in Phnom Penh?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The coldest month of Cambodia is December, when the temperature hovers around 21\u00b0C to 30\u00b0C. 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