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Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum is a former secret prison well-known as S-21 established during the Khmer Rouge. It is here that thousands of innocent Cambodian civilians were accused of crimes to be imprisoned and tortured. Today, the prison has been converted into a museum that showcases the Genocide committed by the Khmer Rouge officials, including Pol Pot.

5 km
from city center 2 out of 30
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The Royal Palace is one of the city's iconic landmarks and the primary residence of the King of Cambodia. It comprises a throne and other precious monuments within a richly built complex. The highlight is the silver pagoda. Visitors can only visit the throne hall and a few buildings depending on the season. There are also guided tours, which are available in Khmer, English, French, and German.

5 km
from city center 3 out of 30
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The National Museum of Cambodia is the largest and central museum in the country. It consists of over 15,000 collections depicting various periods in Cambodia's history spread across different rooms. It also has a beautiful garden with fish ponds and a cafe. A paid audio tour guide is available.

5 km
from city center 4 out of 30
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Wat Phnom is a large Buddhist temple located on the only hill in the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is the tallest religious structure of the town and is quite popular among the locals who come here to pray for good luck and success in their lives. It offers magnificent city views and is surrounded by a lovely garden.

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from city center 5 out of 30
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Cambodia’s first and largest shopping mall in the heart of Phnom Penh, Aeon Mall has a long list of local and international outlets, exquisite restaurants, eclectic food chains, cafes, a skating rink, and a Major Cineplex equipped with a VIP screen and 4DX theater. Sprawling over 108,000 sq.m., the mall has four floors.

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from city center 6 out of 30
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Choeung Ek Genocidal centre is located outside the city of Phnom Penh. Infamously known as the Killing Fields, this is a mass grave site built to commemorate the death of thousands of civilians during the Khmer Rouge between 1975 and 1978. Tourists can get to know the entire dark history of this period on tours where they can see thousands of skulls and bones.

5 km
from city center 7 out of 30
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The Night Market of Phnom Penh is a weekend market, located on the riverfront close to downtown. Enjoy a cold night by the riverfront tasting local street food and beer, to shop for cheap clothes, souvenirs, and local jewelry. For tourists visiting Phnom Penh, exploring the local night market is a way of experiencing a Cambodian way of local life more than a destination for shopping.

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from city center 8 out of 30
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Enjoy private tours, sunset sails, and party bookings on Tonle Sap, Chaktomuk River and the Mekong river with boat cruises departing from the Phnom Penh Floating Port. Sail past the picturesque Cambodian countryside, floating villages, Royal Palace grounds, and the city's numerous landscapes. Most cruises last two hours, while longer ones offer boutique sleepers, wining and dining. Popular luxury cruise operators include Cambo Cruise and Kanika Boats.

5 km
from city center 9 out of 30
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Silver Pagoda is a beautiful temple in the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh. This temple is known for more than 5000 excellent intricately-decorated silver tiles adorning the floor of the central complex. It is a highly recommended attraction in Siem Reap for its cultural value, grandeur and elegant architecture.

4 km
from city center 10 out of 30
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Going around in a tuk-tuk, the traditional three-wheeler motorcycle you will find in abundance in the streets of the city is one of the best things to do in Phnom Penh. You can either make direct negotiable arrangements with a local tuk-tuk driver or book yourself a tour via an operator. It is the easiest and breeziest mode of transportation for Phnom Penh sightseeing and a must-have experience.

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from city center 11 out of 30
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Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Centre is a retail and F&B outlet in Phnom Penh with a boutique, a women’s nail spa, and a cafe. Former trafficking victims are employed here in customer service positions ranging from chefs to business managers to baristas.

2 km
from city center 12 out of 30
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The Russian Market is the hippest market in town and one of the largest in Phnom Penh. Stalls selling wooden handicrafts, antiquities, miniature Buddhas, fruits and veggies, jewelry, etc, occupy this market.You’ll see plenty of knock-off products with various brand tags. The market is also famous for Khmer iced coffee, elephant pants, grilled bananas, and bargaining.

4 km
from city center 13 out of 30
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The Independence Monument is located in the heart of the city in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Built to commemorate the country's independence from France, it is one of the iconic landmarks popular among the locals and the tourists. It is worth checking out this uniquely built lotus-shaped stupa monument featuring traditional Khmer architecture.

5 km
from city center 14 out of 30
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Sisowath Quay is a famous boulevard located in the city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. This street, lined with many shops selling souvenirs, restaurants, cafes and bars, is a popular hangout place for the locals and a tourist attraction, which gets crowded during the weekends and holidays. The promenade lies in front of the Mekong river and is also famous for water sports enjoyed by travelers visiting Phnom Penh.

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Celebrate Phnom Penh’s beauty after sundown with visits to some of the country’s most highly recognized bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, food streets, and markets. The nightlife here caters to Cambodian and international socialites, the youth, backpackers and tourists. For live music and happy hours, the best spots are Pontoon, Club Love, and Heart of Darkness. Other popular nightlife destinations include Candy Bar, Cadillac Bar and Grill, and Phnom Penh Night Market.

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from city center 16 out of 30
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Sample authentic Khmer delicacies in bustling open-air and night markets, mom-and-pop eateries, and busy street-food stalls in Cambodia’s capital, a paradise for lovers of Asian food with western twists. Some top spots to visit on a Phnom Penh street food tour include Street 19, Orussey Market, Phnom Penh Night Market, and Russian Market. Be sure to try yakitori skewer chicken, Cambodian fried doughnuts, pork noodles, Khmer coffee, and fried tarantulas.

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from city center 17 out of 30
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Bassac Lane is a prominent street in Phnom Penh, popular for its excellent restaurants, bars, cafes, and pubs. The road is one of the most happening neighborhoods with a bustling nightlife. Street vendors and hawkers sell local street food, desserts, and smoothies, while you can enjoy Cambodia's best Khmer food in many restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines.

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from city center 18 out of 30
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Fly Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s first-ever trampoline-based activity center. You will be trained by professional experts on how to balance yourself and control your movements on trampolines. Afterward, you can bounce around on the canvas, challenge yourself by completing the Ninja Course, play Spaceball with your team, or try out the Velcro Wall attraction.

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from city center 19 out of 30
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Psar Thmei or the Central Market is located under a dome and four extending ‘legs’(hallways) of the structure. It’s an Art Deco building in Cambodia with a bright splash of yellow on the outside. It has countless stalls ranging from gold and silverware to electronic goods to food stalls. It’s a prominent market in Phnom Penh and is usually pretty busy with locals and tourists shopping for goods.

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While Cambodia straddles plenty of scenic waterways, Phnom Penh is extremely popular for its breathtaking sunsets. Get a private boat tour past the capital city’s picturesque landscapes, Tonle Sap’s floating villages and the dense mangrove forests flanking the Mekong River. Then, spend a relaxed evening, with unlimited drinks and dinner, offered on sunset boat tours by Cambo Cruise, Memorable Cambodia Cruise, and Kanika Boats.

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from city center 21 out of 30
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Wat Langka is a colourful Buddhist temple located in the heart of the city of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The temple, which gets its name from an order of monks from Sri Lanka, was initially built to store sacred Buddhist scripts and writings. One of those rare monuments to survive the Khmer Rouge, it is a popular attraction among the tourists visiting Siem Reap for its vibrant architecture and the massive collection of ancient Buddhist holy writings.

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from city center 22 out of 30
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Located on the Sihanouk Boulevard, Wat Moha Montrey is a Buddhist temple built in 1970. The tall 35 metre structure was utilized as a rice and corn storage area. Being one of the most famous temples in the country, the spacious temple is often visited by locals and tourists and has spectacular architecture with erect pillars, beautiful red doors and intricate golden peripheral designs.

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from city center 23 out of 30
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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.

4 km
from city center 24 out of 30
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The Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk is the Norodom Sihanouk Memorial located in the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is a monument commemorating former King Norodom Sihanouk, who is credited for his efforts in liberating the country from French colonization. The memorial is one of the tourist attractions for people exploring Phnom Penh city and is worth making a stop while traveling here.

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Wat Ounalom is a prominent temple located in front of the Tonle Sap River in the capital city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The pagoda is the headquarters of Cambodian Mohanikay order of Buddhism and is home to the head monk in the country. It is one of the top attractions in Siem Reap for tourists for its central, scenic location next to the river and being the centre of Buddhism in Cambodia.

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Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center(PTWRC) is a wildlife centre located to the south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is the largest zoo in the country consisting of over 1200 animals of more than 100 species and is among the top attractions. More than 2 million tourists visit Phnom Tamao every year. If you want to experience Cambodian wildlife in their natural habitats, this is a highly recommended attraction to visit while traveling in Phnom Penh.

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Koh Dach consists of two islands connected by a small bridge - the main island with the same name and a smaller Koh Oknha Tei or Silk Island. These islands are located on the banks of the Mekong river at Kandal in Kon Dach Commune, close to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The islands are popular among tourists for their beaches and the handicrafts produced here by the locals.

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The Royal railway station is a prominent landmark located in the heart of the city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is a heritage building and is not functional since 2014. Due to its rich history and the elegant architecture, the station is one of the tourist attractions drawing travellers in the city.

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Things To Do in Phnom Penh

Wat Saravan is a large temple a few minutes from the National Museum. The temple is embellished with sculptures, statues, relics, and wall and ceiling paintings of Lord Buddha. Housing the country’s largest library, the place also possesses approximately 3400 manuscripts.

5 km
from city center 30 out of 30
Things To Do in Phnom Penh

Known as the Temple of Lotus Blossoms, Wat Botum is located close to the Royal Palace and the Wat Botum Park. One of the city’s original wats, this magnificent structure was constructed in the 1400s under King Ponhea Yat’s rule. The ancient Khmer architectural building boasts of several relics, beautiful paintings and a large relic of a Buddha Stupa.