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Phnom Penh is Cambodia's riverside capital, where a gilded royal palace, French-era boulevards and markets sit beside memorials to the Khmer Rouge years.

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The Royal Palace, with its tall pointed spires, and the neighbouring Silver Pagoda, whose floor is laid with silver tiles, stand close to the riverfront promenade where the Mekong and Tonlé Sap meet. Wat Phnom, a small hill temple, gave the city its name, and the National Museum, in a red Khmer-style building, holds a major collection of Angkorian sculpture. Art Deco Central Market and the busy Russian Market are good places to wander.

The city's recent history is told at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school used as a prison by the Khmer Rouge, and at the Choeung Ek memorial about fifteen kilometres south. Away from the centre, a boat crosses to Silk Island on the Mekong, known for weaving, and the old royal capital of Oudong stands on hills to the north-west. Kampot and Kep on the south coast are a few hours by road.

Khmer cooking is gentle and fragrant: fish amok steamed in banana leaf, beef lok lak with a pepper-and-lime dip, noodle soups, and baguette sandwiches, a French legacy. Tropical fruit and iced sugarcane juice are on every street. It is hot all year; the cooler dry months from November to February are most comfortable, and the Water Festival boat races on the river come around the start of that season.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
  • Day trips to Siem Reap Cruise

Top 10 attractions in Phnom Penh

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  1. Number 1

    Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)

    4.96k reviewsfrom $10
  2. Number 2

    Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Choeung Ek Killing Fields)

    4.96k reviewsfrom $10
  3. Number 3

    Royal Palace

    4.93k reviewsfrom $9
  4. Number 4

    Phnom Penh Independence Monument

    4.93k reviewsfrom $9
  5. Number 5

    Wat Phnom

    4.93k reviewsfrom $9
  6. Number 6

    Phnom Penh Russian Market (Toul Tom Poung Market)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $15
  7. Number 7

    Wat Ounalom

    4.91k reviewsfrom $9
  8. Number 8

    Phnom Penh Central Market (Phsar Thmey)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $9
  9. Number 9

    Silver Pagoda (Wat Preah Keo)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $19
  10. Number 10

    Silk Island (Koh Dach)

    4.9947 reviewsfrom $29

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Hop-on hop-off in Phnom Penh

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Day trips from Phnom Penh

39

Landmarks and attractions in Phnom Penh

18

Museums and galleries in Phnom Penh

6

Cruises and boat trips in Phnom Penh

15

Guided tours in Phnom Penh

317

Walking and bike tours in Phnom Penh

41

Food and drink experiences in Phnom Penh

50

Outdoor and adventure activities in Phnom Penh

21

Nature and wildlife tours in Phnom Penh

11

For couples in Phnom Penh

15

Signature experiences in Phnom Penh

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Questions about Phnom Penh

What is there to do in Phnom Penh?
We list 573 experiences in Phnom Penh. The largest groups are city tours (91), day trips (39), food tours (23).
What are the top attractions in Phnom Penh?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Phnom Penh are Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21), Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (Choeung Ek Killing Fields), Royal Palace, Phnom Penh Independence Monument .
What is the most popular experience in Phnom Penh?
By number of traveller reviews it is "The Killing Field and Toul Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 2,252 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Phnom Penh?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Phnom Penh; the most reviewed is "Phnom Penh: Hop On Hop Off Big Bus Angkor" with 11 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Phnom Penh take?
The typical experience in Phnom Penh lasts about 5.5 hours; the middle half run between 3.5 hours and 8.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Phnom Penh?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 573 experiences we hold for Phnom Penh. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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