Phnom Penh Travel Guide
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Phnom Penh is a lovely, laid-back old city. Once the jewel of French Indochina, it still has a particular crumbling grace and beauty not found in other Asian capitals. It is divided up by a few major thoroughfares—Monivong and Norodom Boulevards going north-south and Pochentong and Sihounouk boulevards going east-west. These, along with major … Read Phnom Penh introduction
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InterContinental Phnom Penh
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By far the largest hotel in the capital, the hotel is the only purpose-built, modern international five-star property in Phnom Penh. A Cambodian theme has …
Frizz Cafe-Restaurant
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Frizz is authentic, it's the real taste of Khmer food, and the place for authentic, friendly atmosphere along with the wonderfully prepared cuisine. The restaurant, on the River Front, prides itself for its respect for Cambodian …
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The Cambodian people are incredibly friendly. Torn by the recent events of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge, they are rebuilding their society and welcome the tourist trade to boost their economy. ... more
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Introduction
Cambodia's capital retains an undeniable charm, despite its tumultuous, often violent past. The crumbling colonial architecture makes an attractive backdrop to bustling streetside cafes and the redeveloped riverfront precinct - a particularly lively part of town on Friday and Saturday …
Not to miss
National Museum of Cambodia The National Museum of Cambodia is home to the world's finest collection of Khmer sculpture. Located just north of the Royal Palace, the museum is housed in a graceful terracotta structure of traditional design (built 1917-20), with four courtyards facing a lush …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 1313851 Area : 290km² Longitude / Latitude : 104.913192749 / 11.5647363663 Currency : Riel (KHR) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there Phnom Penh International Airport (www.cambodia-airports.com) is the gateway to the Cambodian capital. It is located 7km (4.3mi) west of central Phnom Penh, via Russian Blvd. Taxi drivers charge a fixed price to take you to one destination in town. Official motos (motorcycles …
History
Recent History While hardly a triumph for democracy, the first parliament did witness the Khmer Rouge's eventual death in 1998 after it was decimated by a series of mass defections. Two decades after the tragic Khmer Rouge revolution, a historic agreement between the UN and the Cambodian …
Weather
Phnom Penh is invariably hot and steamy. It has a cool(ish) season from around November to January - mostly because of lower humidity. The hot season is roughly February through May and the rainy season from roughly June through October. Summary of average yearly weather data for Phnom Penh …
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