The capital city of Cambodia, Phnom Penh has everything that you can expect from your holiday in the Southeast Asia and some more. From temples to royal palaces, from museums to bustling markets; it's all here, just a little more chaotic, bit more vibrant and a lot more consuming than the rest of the Cambodia. Any complete list of attractions in Phnom Penh must mention the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda
as the unmissable pieces of architecture that wow with their history and architecture. Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the National Museum rate high on the list of tourists seeking to understand Phnom Penh beyond the surface offerings of the popular itineraries to the city. Like Siem Reap, Phnom Penh also boasts tonnes of beautiful temples including Wat Phnom, Wat Langka, Wat Ounalom as well as Wat Kean Kleang. If you are a history buff or an architecture lover, you will especially enjoy the architecture trips run usually take you through significant monuments like Post Office Square, Olympic Stadium as well as the National Library in Phnom Penh.
When looking for shopping avenues in Phnom Penh, Phsar Thmei, the central market should be on top of your list. You may also head to Phsar Tuol Tom Pong or the Russian Market, Phnom Penh Night Market and Phsar Kandal. If you get tired of the run-of-the-mill experiences, you can always book yourself for a cycling tour or a food tour of the city, a sunset boat trip or a day trip to the Koh Dach or Kien Svay.
