Phnom Penh Travel

Phnom Penh - The capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, also its wealthiest, Phnom Penh is the cultural, commercial and political centre of the country and is home to more than one million of Cambodia's population of over 14 million.

Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Mekong River, the Bassac River and the Tonle Sap Rivers. Once considered the loveliest of the French-built cities of Indochina, its charm, while diminished, has managed to survive the violence of its recent history and the present invasion of property speculators and motor vehicles.

Most of Phnom Penh's attractions are low-key, which means that many travelers spend only a short time here. This is a pity. Phnom Penh is a city that is rediscovering itself and, once you have done the obligatory sightseeing circuit, it is a fascinating city to take in at leisure. The French left a legacy of now-crumbling colonial architecture, some of which has been tastefully renovated; sidewalk restaurants have sprung up all over town; crowds gather on the recently developed riverfront area at dusk; nightlife gets pretty lively at weekends; and, as the wats come back to life, monks in saffron robes can be seen wandering around town carrying alms bowls.

Highlights
Visit the Silver Pagoda in the Royal Palace, with its 5000 silver floor tiles and an impressive collection of Buddhist treasures. Pray for luck at Wat Phnom, a place of legends, including the one that gave the capital its name. Tuol Sleng Museum is a grisly reminder of Cambodia's tragic past, but a visit is essential to understanding how far the country has progressed. Explore the National Museum, home to a sublime collection of sculpture from the Angkor era. Sample the city's vibrant nightlife with a cocktail at Hotel Le Royal, a mixer at the Foreign Correspondents' Club and a midnight journey into the Heart of Darkness.

Phnom Penh Tours

Tour Cambodia Highlihgts 7 Days
From Phnom Penh we take the hydrofoil to Siem Reap. From the water we have the chance to see how many ordinary Cambodians live in the floating villages along both sides of the river and TonIe Sap Lake......

Full Day City Tour Around Phnom Penh
A full day city tour will bring to major interesting sites around capital city of Phnom Penh, that would help to understand about history and culture of Cambodia...