5 days / 4 nights
Fr$525
Explore a hustle Phnom Penh with its relics of bad history time and a manigicent Siem Reap featuring by the mysterious Angkor temples in the jungle
PHNOM PENH
Overview
Packed with well-organized streets, charming old houses alongside new modern buildings, hectic river ports, stimulating night markets and restaurants of various cuisines, Phnom Penh poses as a typical growing Asian capital. Having the biggest international airport in the country and being connected with Vietnam by short land way and river way, Phnom Penh welcomes travelers from all sort of backgrounds, coming for both holiday and business. In comparison with other cities in Cambodia, Phnom Penh represents the fascination and growth of its country the most.
The city will sooth you with its deeply-rooted cultural value and inspiring architectural works. Moreover, Phnom Penh is also enchanted with sunshine, warmth and an open space for new investors by the hospitality of the Khmer people, who were able to make Cambodia a home for tourists, from which they can plan and prepare visits to other noteworthy areas of Cambodia.
Food & Drink
Like in many other Asian countries and cities, street food carts and restaurants are the best way to discover cuisine in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Such options give you to enjoy all the regular snacks and dishes cooked up in front of you at an appealing price most of the time.
Fish amok is an authentic Khmer street food with renowned reputation over Cambodia. Fish amok is prepared by cooking fish moose with coconut curry in banana leaves. With the purpose of building different layers of flavor, a wider range of spices such as lemongrass, kaffir lime and turmeric root and local herb called “slok ngor” are added.
Grilled pork on skewers is not only appealing optically and aromatically but has also the fulfilling mouth-watering taste. You can choose between skewers styled differently, either pork with pickled salad combined with veggies and rice, or pork with herbs and condiments.
Lok Lak owes its root from Vietnam, a Cambodia’s neighbor. The juicy stir-fried beef is served generously, topped with salad from fresh tomato and onion, crispy lettuce and cucumber, flavored with lime juice and black pepper or chili sauce. The nicely brown beef with its colorful veggie and salad coat is irresistible!
Nom Pao is stuffed generously with soft pork meat, egg and especially flavored with black pepper and cooked in a steamer. Be sure to enjoy the bun when it’s still hot, otherwise the bun will be harder and lose its original excellent smell and taste. This dish may remind you of the Chinese dumplings, however, Nom Pao is not as light and fluffy as those dumplings.
Travel Guide
Phnom Penh is not only the capital and largest city of Cambodia, but has also defended the reputation of being a particularly beautiful oriental pearl for generations. The city embraces an impressive combination between its deep-rooted traditions and the charm of the faded French colonial era.
The best months to visit Phnom Penh are during November to mid-March, which corresponds to the dry season in Southeast Asia. This is associated with less humidity and lower temperatures, which makes the Cambodian climate very pleasant for visitors. The tropical climate of Cambodia is marked by the monsoon, (rainy season) which causes heavy rainfall and at the same time cools down after the heat.
Airplane: Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is the largest airport in Cambodia, serving as a hub connecting Phnom Penh with various domestic cities and those in the regions.
Bus: There are convenient daily buses connecting Phnom Penh to regional cities such as Bangkok (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Pakse, the 4000 Islands and Vientiane (Laos). Domestic cities are also easy to be reached, such as Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Koh Rong, Kampot, etc.
Boat: daily ferries connecting Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Chau Doc (Vietnam).
Train: train connection between Phnom Penh and Kampot, Sihanoukville and Battambang.
Bus: There are convenient daily buses connecting Phnom Penh to regional cities such as Bangkok (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Pakse, the 4000 Islands and Vientiane (Laos). Domestic cities are also easy to be reached, such as Siem Reap, Sihanoukville, Koh Rong, Kampot, etc.
Boat: daily ferries connecting Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Chau Doc (Vietnam).
Train: train connection between Phnom Penh and Kampot, Sihanoukville and Battambang.
Royal Palace: presents itself after some restorations in ancient splendor. The palace offers deep insights into the life of the regent's former family. The centrally located palace was built in the 19th century on the basis of Cambodian design using French technology and luckily survived the traumas of the 20th century. Thanks to numerous restoration works, they now show themselves in glorious splendor.
Silver Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Cambodia. 5,000 silver plates cover the pagoda ground while mural paintings by local artists grace the pagoda walls. The building also acts as a national treasury, whose amount of treasure that has accumulated over the years is impressive.
National Museum was opened in 1917 in honor of King Sisowath. Its displays cover about 5,000 objects, which can be roughly divided into four areas: bronze (metal), stone, wood and ceramics. There are works of particular importance both in terms of art and culture and in terms of history and religion.
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum: What is now a museum was once a school for a long time, then from 1975 to 1979 a prison of the Khmer Rouge. The museum is a reminder of the cruel deeds under the rule of Pol Pot, including torture, murder and other crimes against humanity. Prisoners had to comply with very strict regulations under catastrophic hygienic conditions in order not to be subjected to further torture.
Silver Pagoda is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in Cambodia. 5,000 silver plates cover the pagoda ground while mural paintings by local artists grace the pagoda walls. The building also acts as a national treasury, whose amount of treasure that has accumulated over the years is impressive.
National Museum was opened in 1917 in honor of King Sisowath. Its displays cover about 5,000 objects, which can be roughly divided into four areas: bronze (metal), stone, wood and ceramics. There are works of particular importance both in terms of art and culture and in terms of history and religion.
Toul Sleng Genocide Museum: What is now a museum was once a school for a long time, then from 1975 to 1979 a prison of the Khmer Rouge. The museum is a reminder of the cruel deeds under the rule of Pol Pot, including torture, murder and other crimes against humanity. Prisoners had to comply with very strict regulations under catastrophic hygienic conditions in order not to be subjected to further torture.
Killing Fields is located about 18km south of Phnom Penh, in Khmer Choeung Ek. Alone in this single place about 20,000 people were killed. More than 8,000 skulls were placed in a stupa / mausoleum (built in 1988) behind glass
Kiriom National Park is located 112km from Phnom Penh and 675m above sea level. Tourists can discover the green forests with a number of small lakes and waterfalls.
Tonle Sap Lake: the largest freshwater reservoir of Southeast Asia with a huge amount of fish as well as some floating villages. There is the possibility to take part in one of the boat trips offered to tourists and to visit the floating villages along the shore.
Kiriom National Park is located 112km from Phnom Penh and 675m above sea level. Tourists can discover the green forests with a number of small lakes and waterfalls.
Tonle Sap Lake: the largest freshwater reservoir of Southeast Asia with a huge amount of fish as well as some floating villages. There is the possibility to take part in one of the boat trips offered to tourists and to visit the floating villages along the shore.
OUR PICK: Two to three full days in Phnom Penh, staying in the City center, then departing for a trip to Tonle Sap Lake for sightseeing and relaxation.
Phnom Penh City tour: Explore the city and its notable landmark as well as the bustling life either on foot, by tuk tuk, by bike or motorbike.
Shopping tours: in various local markets as well as large and modern shopping malls in Phnom Penh, such as the Central Market Phsar Thmei, Russian Market
Cultural tours: inclusive of most astonishing museums, temples and churches of the region as well as historical sites.
M.I.C.E tous theme tours, educational tours, charity tours and meditation tours
Phnom Penh City tour: Explore the city and its notable landmark as well as the bustling life either on foot, by tuk tuk, by bike or motorbike.
Shopping tours: in various local markets as well as large and modern shopping malls in Phnom Penh, such as the Central Market Phsar Thmei, Russian Market
Cultural tours: inclusive of most astonishing museums, temples and churches of the region as well as historical sites.
M.I.C.E tous theme tours, educational tours, charity tours and meditation tours
Activities
Our pick: Visits to the National Fine Arts' Museum, Wat Phnom pagoda and Central Market, then dropping off at the ballet school, and attending the night market near the Tonle Sap.
Historical tour
Historical tour to the Toul Sleng Genocidal Museum and relevant memorials.
River cruise
Mekong river cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap and Saigon and vice versa
Relaxing
Entertainment and shopping at the night market, bar, pubs, exciting streets by the river.
Theme tours
Photography tour, LGBT tour, MICE and excursions to beaches and islands in the South.
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