Angkor Wat
Without doubt, Angkor Wat sits at the very top of all the Siem Reap attractions, and it is clear to see why. History of Angkor Wat The building of Angkor…
Olympic Stadium Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh’s very own Olympic Stadium was constructed between 1963 and 1964. Despite its name, the stadium has never hosted the Olympic Games. Perhaps it was built to host the…
The Killing Fields (Cheoung Ek)
Cambodia was ruled by the Khmer Rouge under the brutal dictatorship of Pol Pot between 1975 and 1979. During this time, an estimated 1.75 to 2.5 million (out of a…
Wat Botum Phnom Penh
Wat Botum is located beside Wat Botum Park in central Phnom Penh adjacent to the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument. Wat Botum Wat Botum means ‘Temple of the Lotus Blossom’. It was…
Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tum Poung)
The Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tom Pong) is one of the most popular markets in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, especially for bargain hunters. Things to Do in the Russian…
Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey)
Arguably the most famous night market in the capital, Phnom Penh Night Market (Phsar Reatrey) sits to the north of Riverside and is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Phnom Penh…
Central Market (Phsar Thmey)
With so many markets in Phnom Penh which one do you visit and why? If you want to get a real Cambodian experience and soak up a slice of history…
Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh
Wat Phnom which in Khmer translates into “Mountain Pagoda” was built in 1372 and stands at 27 meters above ground level. Located to the north of the city it was formerly the tallest religious structure in central Phnom Penh for many years.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
The darkest period of recent Cambodian history occurred under the Pol Pot-led Khmer Rouge regime between 1975 and 1979. During this period, it is estimated between 1.75 to 2.5 million…
National Museum of Cambodia
One of the must see attractions in Phnom Penh. The national museum is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art. There are over 14,000 items housed in the museum ranging from pre historic times right through to the Great Khmer Empire and after.
Independence Monument
Constructed in 1958 to celebrate Cambodia’s independence from French colonial rule (officially ended 1953), Independence Monument was designed by arguably Cambodia’s most celebrated and respected architect Van Molyvann.
Phnom Penh Railway Station
One of the most striking buildings in the Cambodian capital is Phnom Penh Railway Station. It was built in 1932 and restored in 2010. It is located on the intersection…
Royal Palace Phnom Penh
The Royal Palace Phnom Penh is one of the Cambodian capital’s landmark buildings and a must-see during any traveller’s visit to the Kingdom of Wonder. History of the Royal Palace…
Cambodia–Vietnam Friendship Monument
The Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument is a monument located in Wat Botum Park in central Phnom Penh. It was built when the Vietnamese occupied the country following the ousting of the…
Riverside Phnom Penh
If you are looking for a drink as the sun is setting, or to dine al fresco then Riverside Phnom Penh is the place to head in Cambodia. Many of…
Norodom Sihanouk Monument
Located not far to the east of Independence Monument along Sihanouk Boulevard you can find a memorial monument to the late Kind Norodom Sihanouk (from which the road takes its name).
