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Timings : 5 AM to 6 PM

Time Required : 3 to 4 hours

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Orussey Market, Phnom Penh Overview

Orussey Market is an old wholesale market located in downtown close to Monivong Boulevard, one of the main shopping areas in Phnom Penh. Spread across three floors consisting of hundreds of shops, it is the country's largest market for local products and is more famous among the locals than the tourists.

It is well visiting the market for travelers to experience what Cambodia's busiest market looks like, with people from all over the country coming here every day to buy a wide range of essential products.

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Orussey Market Activities

Orussey Market is the central place for people of Phnom Penh and other cities to buy all kinds of essential items, especially in bulk. A large building painted in white and blue; the market is a prominent landmark in the city. 

The famous sections among the locals include the ground floor selling electronic goods, hardware,  garden tools, accessories, spare machine parts, watches, video games, toys and radio. Household products like furniture, crockery and utensils are also sold here. 

The first and second floors have shops selling clothes, jewellery and other fabrics. Compared to other markets in Phnom Penh, electronic goods are cheapest in Orussey Market. There are fewer options for buying souvenirs in this market for tourists. Hence it is recommended to shop in other markets if you are specifically looking for souvenirs.

There is a wet market area selling freshly procured seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables and fruits. Bargaining is expected from the sellers as they usually quote higher prices for the tourists.

How To Reach Orussey Market

Orussey Market is located close to the downtown of Phnom Penh, and can easily be reached on foot in about 30 minutes. You can rent a Tuk-Tuk for about 6 USD for a round trip that can be shared. Or you can hire a motorbike for about 8 to 10 USD per day to get there.

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