"The Recovering Capital" Phnom Penh by Scottyj36
Phnom Penh Travel Guide: 1,425 reviews and 3,746 photos
Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia. It is a city still recvoering from the Ghost town years when it was abandonded duing 1975-1979 during the Khmer Rough. Recovery is still going on although it is vibrant and surprisingly clean city with everything the tourist needs, and lots of great sites to boot.
- Pros:Fairly cheap. easy to get around in. Good sites
- Cons:aggresive Touts, wild driving
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Central Market "The New Market"
Shopping
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This is a large market with lots of independent shops and stalls. It is very crowded and hot in there. The building is... more travel advice
Liberation Monument
Things to Do
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This is a monument to Cambodian Independece. more travel advice
The River Front
Things to Do
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The river front of the Tonle Sap river is a nice place to walk. There is some nice restarunts and your better hotels are... more travel advice
The Royal Palace/Silver Pagoda Complex
Things to Do
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This is the most amazing sight in the city. In the complex are the Silver Pagoda, named after the 5000 Silver Blocks in... more travel advice
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hi there...i put your tip under the silver pagoda because your tip is more for thi place so fo rthe royal palace another tip ??? hanna