Phnom Penh
Located at the confluence of three rivers—the majestic Mekong River, the Bassac River, and the great Tonle Sap River—the place was once considered the ‘Gem’ of Indochina. A blend of the exotic beauty of Asia and famous Cambodian hospitality awaits visitors to the capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Join Lua Viet Tours to the enchanted land of Phnom Penh, as it will bring the best memories ever to you!
Independence Monument
Be a majestic structure that dominates the center of Phnom Penh. This monument also serves as a proud testament to commemorate people who sacrificed their lives for the welfare of the country. The monument is captivating for its cool, serene atmosphere, which in turn makes it a much sought-after destination.
Traffic rush around the Independence monument, with its Khmer architecture style, in Phnom Penh, the capital city.
New Market
The Art Deco building, shaped in the form of a cross with a nice central dome, has become a major landmark for the city. This place sells everything from silver and gold jewelry, ancient coins, and old watches to clothes or silk items, etc. In particular, you can also enjoy many Cambodian specialties and desserts, such as the most popular dish, Amok Trey, a fish filet marinated with spices and wrapped in banana leaves.
The Royal Palace complex
It is a prominent structure near the riverbank that once dominated Phnom Penh’s skyline. With its graceful Khmer rooftops, ornate gilding, and lush gardens, the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh has since become an icon of the capital and a must-see for tourists. traveler. Visitors to the palace must dress modestly; otherwise, they’ll be required to buy a sarong covering at the entrance.
People visiting the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, a complex of buildings which serves as the royal residence of the king of Cambodia.
Located in front of the Royal Palace and overlooking the Mekong River, Four Faces River Square is the ideal place to watch the sunset and watch pigeons fly across the square, creating an extremely impressive scene.
Within the Royal Palace compound is the Silver Temple, which preserves many national treasures, such as gold and jade Buddha statues, especially the extremely valuable baccarat crystal Buddha statue.
Phnom Penh specialties:
Fish amok (fish in sauce)
Fish amok is a famous dish in Phnom Penh made from prohok fish sauce, coconut water, and palm sugar wrapped in banana leaves. Amok fish specialties are often made from many different types of fish; the most delicious are catfish or snakehead fish.
Bai sach chrouk (pork rice)
You can find this dish on any street in Cambodia in the morning. It is a simple but typical dish among the people here. Bai sach chrouk is made from thinly sliced pork, marinated with garlic and coconut milk, and grilled on a charcoal stove to absorb the spices. It is much similar to “Cơm Tấm/Sườn” dish to its neighbor – Vietnam.
Cambodian insect dishes
It was once honored to be among the top 10 best dishes in Cambodia. You will enjoy delicious dishes made from insects such as spiders, scorpions, worms, ants, etc. into fried, steamed, stir-fried, and grilled dishes. Although insect dishes look scary, if you enjoy them once, you will feel that special flavor.
