Top 7 places to visit in Phnom Penh
Lua Viet Tours will list to you some top destinations in the Cambodian capital, as a suggestion for visitors to refer to for their upcoming trip. The list is based on the following criteria: rated 4/5 stars or more (voted by experts and travelers who have visited), are famous destinations in Phnom Penh, attract a large number of visitors, have a long history and culture of the country.
Admire the Royal Palace (Cambodian Royal Palace)
The Royal Palace stands out with its roof following classic Khmer architecture and gilding. This is the residence of King Sihamoni and the royal family, foreign guests and where court meetings, diplomatic ceremonies and royal festivals take place. That’s why most of the palace is closed to the public.
The Royal Palace in Phnom Penh
Tourists are only allowed to visit the Throne Hall, Silver Pagoda and surrounding buildings. Everyone must wear knee-length pants and elbow-length sleeves. If not, guests coming here need to wear a sarong. The palace is often crowded on weekends, when locals flock to visit to pay their respects to the king. Joining a crowd of people is a fun way to experience the atmosphere.
Visitors are also encouraged to hire a tour guide to fully understand the history and architecture of this place.
Shopping at the central market
Housed in a 1937 Art Deco building, the market is a popular city landmark. In Cambodian, the market is called Phsar Thom Thmei.
The central market – one of the 6 Best Markets in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This is the capital’s largest market, according to Lua Viet Tours, specializing in selling local specialties. In addition, visitors can find items such as jewelry, antiques, clothes, flowers, food, and shoes in this place. Time to visit the market: 1-2 hours.
Religious tourism to Wat Phnom
As one of the most sacred and important pagodas in the capital, this is a favorite pilgrimage destination for people across the country. The pagoda was built in 1373, located at an altitude of 27 m above the surrounding area. Therefore, the pagoda is a religious building built at the highest position in the city.
Visit The Most Sacred Wat Phnom In Cambodia
The pagoda has two ways: up and down. Tourists will go one way and get off another way. The road to the pagoda is not high, on the side of the road there is a statue of the snake god Naga and two spiritual monks. This is a familiar mascot in the beliefs of local people.
Traveling through Mekong River
The Mekong River is one of the largest rivers in the world, originating from the Qinghai Plateau, Qinghai Province, flowing through Yunnan China, through Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and emptying into the East Sea in Vietnam.
Great View Of The Mekong River
One of the experiences loved by many tourists is taking a boat on the Mekong River when arriving in Phnom Penh. Guests can take a full day tour or stay overnight on the river and enjoy the beautiful scenery here.
Come and learn at the National Museum
This museum is located on Street 13, next to the Royal Palace. The entrance to the tourist complex and the ticket counter are located at the corner of streets 13 and 178. Opening hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This place especially has English, Japanese, French tour guides and a souvenir shop for you to buy presents.
The National Museum of Cambodia
Visit the Toul Sleng Genocide Museum
This was once the place of detention and torture of the Khmer Rouge regime. Located in the center of the capital, the museum preserves a tragic time in Cambodian history and is open to travelers with the aim of encouraging each visitor to become a messenger of peace.
Suitable time to visit: 2-3 hours.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum – the largest center of detention and torture in the country
Don’t miss the Choeung Ek Killing Fields
After visiting Toul Sleng, people often visit another equally famous place, Choeung Ek or Killing Fields, located about 20 km from the capital. This is where the Khmer Rouge regime executed millions of people before. Today, the Cambodian government has built a memorial here.
Total tour time (including travel) is about 4 hours.
1988, a memorial stupa was constructed to honor the victims and serve as a place for remembrance and reflection
