What to Do in Phnom Penh Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
When Cambodia is mentioned many people think only of the beautiful temples of Angkor Wat but there are many more places to visit in Cambodia that will wow the traveller. From the bright city lights of the capital, Phnom Penh to the laid back villages of Kep and Kampot, to the islands and beaches in Cambodia this small country has a lot to offer the visitor. Cambodia will make you weep at times and its people will make you smile at other times.
There are many things to do in Phnom Penh and as such we recommend that you plan to spend at least 4 nights or even longer if time permits.
We spent one month travelling slowly in Cambodia arriving into Phnom Penh by boat from Chau Doc in Vietnam.
Cambodia in South East Asia is bordered by Vietnam to the East and South East, Thailand to the North West and West, Laos to the North East and the Gulf of Thailand to the South West.
Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and is located at the confluence of the Mekong, the Tonle Sap and the Tonle Bassac Rivers in the south-central region.
The Royal Palace and the adjacent Silver Pagoda is one of Phnom Penh’s most visited tourist attractions. As it is so popular we recommend that you visit early to miss the crowds. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
There are many things to do in Phnom Penh and as such we recommend that you plan to spend at least 4 nights or even longer if time permits.
We spent one month travelling slowly in Cambodia arriving into Phnom Penh by boat from Chau Doc in Vietnam.
Cambodia in South East Asia is bordered by Vietnam to the East and South East, Thailand to the North West and West, Laos to the North East and the Gulf of Thailand to the South West.
Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and is located at the confluence of the Mekong, the Tonle Sap and the Tonle Bassac Rivers in the south-central region.
The Royal Palace and the adjacent Silver Pagoda is one of Phnom Penh’s most visited tourist attractions. As it is so popular we recommend that you visit early to miss the crowds. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: What to Do in Phnom Penh Cambodia
Guide Location: Cambodia » Phnom Penh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jane Dempster-smith
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.totraveltoo.com/what-to-do-in-phnom-penh-cambodia/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Cambodia » Phnom Penh
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Jane Dempster-smith
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.totraveltoo.com/what-to-do-in-phnom-penh-cambodia/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Royal Palace
- Phochani Pavilion
- The Silver Pagoda
- Royal Regalia Building
- Tuol Sleng Museum
- National Museum
- Wat Phnom
- Kandal Market
- Independence Monument
- Okay Boutique Hotel
- Plantation Urban Resort and Spa
- Foreign Correspondents Club
- Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel Sky Bar
- Friends Restaurant
- Raj Mahal Indian Restaurant
- Mususo Indian Restaurant
- Phnom Penh Indian Restaurant
- Killiney Coffee
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