{"id":16350,"date":"2026-08-11T19:26:37","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=16350"},"modified":"2026-08-11T19:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:17:11","slug":"things-to-do-in-phnom-penh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-phnom-penh\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Phnom Penh: Top Places to Visit and Local Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh can be comfortably covered in 2 to 3 days.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To experience Phnom Penh nightlife, the riverside promenade walk and cruise are better options.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For shopping, visit Central Market and Russian Market to buy regional products and to witness local culture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the top things to do in Phnom Penh are visiting the Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the riverside walk or cruise. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh is a city where visitors can see Cambodia&#8217;s royal history, Khmer Rouge regime, local markets, and riverside life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/cambodia-itinerary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambodia itinerary,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then Phnom Penh needs at least 2 to 3 days to cover the city&#8217;s major attractions. This also gives you time to try local street food and shop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guide covers 10 top things to do in Phnom Penh, with details on timings, entry fees, and what you can expect at each place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Best 10 Things to Do in Phnom Penh<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambodia is generally listed as one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/cheapest-country-to-visit-from-india\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best affordable destinations for Indian travellers.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> So, enjoy many activities in Phnom Penh without spending too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The recommended things in this blog will suit every kind of traveller, with costs ranging from free visits to paid attractions and reasonably priced activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Royal Palace &amp; Silver Pagoda<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Palace closes for a lunch break from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Approx. Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">960 INR.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Royal Palace is located on Sothearos Boulevard right along Phnom Penh&#8217;s riverfront. Built in 1866, this beautiful complex serves as the official residence of the King of Cambodia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16361\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Palace &amp; Silver Pagoda\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Royal-Palace-Silver-Pagoda-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you are there, admire the ornate Khmer architecture. There is a Throne Hall, where visitors are not allowed inside but can peek through the window.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, you can visit the Silver Pagoda, which is located within the same compound. A garden path takes you straight to the temple area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take off your shoes and step inside the temple; look down to see a floor made of over 5,000 real, solid silver tiles. You get to see some of Cambodia&#8217;s national treasures here, including a 17th-century Emerald Buddha and a Gold Buddha decorated with 9,500 glittering diamonds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What most Indian travellers look forward to is located just outside this temple. The long gallery walls of the Silver Pagoda courtyard feature murals depicting the Reamker, which is the Cambodian version of the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\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>Approx. Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 290 INR. 575 INR if you need an audio guide.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no live guides available; paying the extra for the multilingual audio guide is recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre is located about 10 kilometres southeast of central Phnom Penh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Between 1975 and 1979, this place served as the primary execution and mass burial site for thousands of people sent from the prison. Today, it is one of the most well-known memorial sites in Cambodia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16360\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre.jpg\" alt=\"Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Choeung-Ek-Genocidal-Centre-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you buy a ticket and step inside, the first thing most people notice is how quiet the place is. It reflects the horrific history it carries and serves as a space to mourn the victims.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inside, you will see the former mass graves of the victims. There are glass cases displaying clothing and bones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a small museum where a short 15-minute documentary film is screened to help you understand the history. You will also pass the &#8216;Killing Tree&#8217;, where Khmer Rouge soldiers used to execute infants and young children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most significant monument on the grounds is the towering Memorial Stupa. It stands as a beautiful tribute to the victims and houses thousands of skulls sorted by age and gender behind its glass walls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Approx. Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">480 INR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tuol Sleng was a secondary school converted by the Khmer Rouge into a secret interrogation and detention centre, known as Security Prison 21 (S-21) in 1975.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16359\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum.jpg\" alt=\"Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Tuol-Sleng-Genocide-Museum-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, it stands as a memorial site that preserves tragic evidence and photographs of Cambodia&#8217;s past to honour the victims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you walk through the compound, you will see preserved classrooms where prisoners were chained to iron bed frames. The interior walls are lined with black-and-white photos of the men, women, and children who were detained here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a mini movie theatre in Building E, where a short historical documentary film is regularly screened for visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first floor of Building B is a quiet space where researchers and visitors can study books about Cambodian history. On the first floor of Building D, there is a space kept for visitors to relax and meditate. It is designed to help ease your mind and reduce stress after seeing the emotional exhibits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Independence Monument<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open 24\/7.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit around sunset or after dark when the monument is illuminated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Independence Monument is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Phnom Penh. The monument is situated at the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard; it was built to honour Cambodia&#8217;s independence from French colonial rule in 1953.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16362\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument.jpg\" alt=\"Independence Monument\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Independence-Monument-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The monument is designed in the shape of a lotus flower, inspired by traditional Khmer architecture. You cannot enter the monument, but you can walk around the surrounding area and take photographs from outside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit is around sunset, when the monument is lit in the evening, and the weather is cooler.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also combine this stop with the nearby Norodom Sihanouk Memorial, 700 metres away and a walk along the surrounding boulevards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Sisowath Quay (Riverside Promenade) &amp; Cruise<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open 24\/7. The best time to visit is from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM for the sunset.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Approx. Cost for Sunset Boat Cruise: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,500 INR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sisowath Quay is a beautiful, 3-kilometre-long pedestrian pathway that stretches along the riverfront near the confluence of the Tonle Sap and Mekong rivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to experience the riverside local life, this is one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-places-to-visit-in-phnom-penh\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best places in Phnom Penh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to do it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sisowath-Quay.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16357\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sisowath-Quay.jpg\" alt=\"Sisowath Quay\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sisowath-Quay.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sisowath-Quay-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sisowath-Quay-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Sisowath-Quay-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pathway itself is lined with street food vendors, boutique hotels, bars, and French colonial-era landmarks like Post Office Square, which is located just a short walk inland.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see street performers, families enjoying picnics, friends hanging out, and groups of locals participating in aerobics classes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main highlight is the sunset boat cruise. Head to the pier on Sisowath Quay for a standard 1.5-hour sunset cruise with beer and snacks, which departs daily at 5:00 PM and returns at 6:30 PM. However, there are dinner cruises that start around 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Central Market (Psar Thmei)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous Central Market, known locally as Psar Thmei, is the centre of Phnom Penh. The market building was completed in 1937 during the French colonial era; it has an incredible Art Deco design.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Central-Market.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16356\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Central-Market.jpg\" alt=\"Central Market\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Central-Market.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Central-Market-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Central-Market-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building is shaped like a cross and features a 26-metre-high central dome. This is the main centre dome where the gold and jewellery shops are located. Then, the four hallways that create the plus sign face each direction: South, North, West, and East. Each of these hallways sells different specialities. Some focus on electronics and toys, while others sell clothes, household items, handicrafts, and fresh flowers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This market is a good option for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/cambodia-shopping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shopping in Cambodia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for local snacks and traditional clothes. Once you are done with shopping, there is a food court where you can sit down to try authentic Cambodian food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Toul Tompong Market (Russian Market)<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6:00 AM &#8211; 4:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday close at 4:00 PM.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locally known as Phsar Toul Tom Poung, this market is located in the southern part of Phnom Penh. It got its English name in the 1980s during the Cold War era, when many Russian expats lived in the city and came here to shop for Soviet goods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16355\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Toul Tompong Market\" width=\"338\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-scaled.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Toul-Tompong-Market-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market is very cramped and narrow, so make sure you keep your valuables safe from thieves. However, if you are looking for cheap and quality shopping, visiting this market is highly recommended. It is famous for selling discounted Western brand clothes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are stalls that sell handwoven Cambodian silks, traditional woodcarvings, ceramic replicas of Angkor Wat, and unique silver jewellery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After shopping, head straight to the food court in the middle of the market. There are small stools; just grab one to sit and order food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Koh Dach (Silk Island)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ferries run from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan to take the ferry from 8:00 AM onwards, as that is when the Silk Island Community Centre workshops and tourist stalls officially open for the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koh Dach, known as Silk Island, is located in the middle of the Mekong River, around 15 kilometres north of Phnom Penh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16354\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Dach\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Koh-Dach-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To reach the island, drive north across the Japanese Bridge. Alternatively, you can catch a passenger ferry from a jetty near Sisowath Quay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are on the island, rent a bicycle to explore, as it is about 12 kilometres long and completely flat. You can cycle through fruit orchards, rice paddies, traditional wooden stilt houses, and the Cham Muslim community with mosques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then stop at the main cooperative silk-weaving centre. A guide will take you on a 30-minute tour of the entire silk process, from silkworms feeding on fresh mulberry leaves to raw silk extraction, natural dyeing, and final weaving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect spot to buy authentic silk souvenirs directly from the families, and gives you a chance to watch them at work. Moreover, Koh Dach has a traditional and religious Cham community; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dress modestly, covering knees and shoulders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Wat Phnom Daun Penh<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Approx. Entry fee:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 96 INR.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wat Phnom Daun Penh is also called the Mountain Pagoda. It is a peaceful hilltop temple right in the centre of Phnom Penh and rises 27 metres above the streets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wat-Phnom-Daun-Penh.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16353\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wat-Phnom-Daun-Penh.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Phnom Daun Penh\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wat-Phnom-Daun-Penh.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wat-Phnom-Daun-Penh-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wat-Phnom-Daun-Penh-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wat-Phnom-Daun-Penh-768x961.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story of Wat Phnom dates back to 1372. According to legend, a wealthy widow named Daun Penh (Lady Penh) found four bronze Buddha statues and a stone statue of Vishnu inside a floating koki tree trunk along the banks of the Tonle Sap River. Believing this was a sacred sign, she built a small hill and erected a sanctuary on top to house the relics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you enter the temple, there is a grand staircase guarded by stone lions and handrails shaped like Naga serpents, mythological multi-headed snake gods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the assembly hall; the central temple sanctuary is decorated with gold leaf and colourful tiles. Inside there is a large bronze Buddha on a high pedestal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then spend some time observing walls and ceilings covered in historic murals depicting Jataka tales (the previous lives of the Buddha) and scenes from the Reamker (the Cambodian version of the Ramayana).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a shrine dedicated to the genie Preah Chau, and an eight-armed statue of the Indian god Vishnu nearby.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A four-pillar shrine houses a statue of Lady Penh dressed in traditional Khmer attire, located behind the main pagoda. Devotees gather here to burn incense and pray for success, often leaving offerings of bananas or jasmine flower garlands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. National Museum of Cambodia<\/span><b><\/b><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify; padding-left: 0rem; margin-left: 1em;\">\n<li><b>Timings: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8:00 AM &#8211; 5:00 PM.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Approx. Cost:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 955 INR.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Tips: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t carry large bags or backpacks into the gallery. If you do, leave them at the cloakroom facility located near the main entrance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Museum of Cambodia is located right next door to the Royal Palace in central Phnom Penh and is just a 10-minute slow walk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-16352\" src=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia.webp\" alt=\"National Museum of Cambodia\" width=\"360\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia.webp 1440w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia-819x1024.webp 819w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia-768x960.webp 768w, https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/National-Museum-of-Cambodia-1229x1536.webp 1229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building is a red-ochre pavilion designed to look like a traditional Khmer temple. Inside, it holds the world\u2019s most important collection of Khmer art and Cambodian archaeological artefacts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes about 1 &#8211; 1.5 hours, during which you will see priceless treasures, including ancient sandstone sculptures, bronze statues, historical tools, and royal furniture from the Angkor Empire. However, photography is strictly forbidden inside the museum galleries to protect the ancient sandstone and bronze artefacts from light damage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a courtyard with lotus ponds and greenery surrounding the place, making it the perfect spot to sit in the shade and relax after your tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With just 2 &#8211; 3 days, travellers can experience some of the top things to do in Phnom Penh, such as palaces, museums, a river cruise and local markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need to visit all 10 places in this list to enjoy the city. Instead, pick the experiences that match what you want from your trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help planning your Phnom Penh itinerary or would like to combine it with other cities in Cambodia, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/contact-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact Dimaak Tours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will customise cities and activities, book hotels, provide visa assistance and guide you through the entire trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs on the Best Things to Do in Phnom Penh<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. How many days are enough for Phnom Penh?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With two to three days, it is possible to plan a hassle-free trip. In two days, it covers the Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng, Choeung Ek, the riverside, and Central Market. On the third day, add a day trip to Koh Dach and the Russian Market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. What is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best time to visit Phnom Penh is during the cool and dry months from November to February. During this time, the weather is warm, humidity is lowest, and there is very little rainfall. This makes it a better time for outdoor activities in Phnom Penh like the Royal Palace and Silk Island.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Is Phnom Penh safe for Indian tourists?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phnom Penh is one of the cities in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/is-cambodia-safe-for-tourists\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cambodia that is safe to visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when you follow normal travel precautions. Keep your phone and other valuables secure in crowded areas, use app-based tuk-tuks such as Grab instead of local taxis, and avoid walking late at night, especially when you drink.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. What are the best things to do in Phnom Penh at night?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The riverside promenade and boat cruise are good options in the evening. You can spend time at the nearby bars and restaurants, and eat street food around Sisowath Quay.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Phnom Penh can be comfortably covered in 2 to 3 days. To experience Phnom Penh nightlife, the riverside promenade walk and cruise are better options. For shopping, visit Central Market and Russian Market to buy regional products and to witness local culture. 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