"Keeweechic's Phnom Penh" a Phnom Penh Travel Page by keeweechic

Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, is a bustling city nestled on the banks where three great rivers, the Mekong, the Tonle Sap River and the Bassac converge and then separate again. The city's buildings and temples are typical of the Cambodian style. The French also made their mark building several dozen grand residences for French Administrators and these are still standing today. A large number of hotels and restaurants have been built over the past 10 years attracting more tourists to the city.

The Easter weekend I was there saw one of the last peaceful periods in Cambodia. Not far from my hotel on the Sunday, a man threw 3 grenades into a public gathering killing 15 and injuring around 112 people. It was an attempt on one of the Ministers life who fortunately was saved by his bodyguard who had thrown himself in front of the Minister and died. From then on, unrest seemed to prevail and increase. Hopefully one day, peace will be restored to Cambodia and more people will travel and be inspired with its beauty.