Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and largest city, located at the junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. Temples and museums are part of the cultural and historical attractions of the city. It is easily accessible due to a vast infrastructure catering to visitors, and many believe it to be one of the nicest cities in Asia since Cambodians have not yet grown jaded by mass tourism.
In Phnom Penh you will find some beautiful attractions that you just cannot miss! Places like The Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda, Wat Langka, and Choeung Ek Genocidal Center and many more. Continue reading to know more.
The Royal Palace, known locally as Wat Preah Keo, is a living embodiment of the majestic lifestyle of the Cambodian Monarchs. Laden with gold, silver, and diamonds, the refurbishing of the palace in 1962 has brought out the grandeur of the place. Out of all the sections of the palace that is open to the public, the Silver Pagoda is the crème de la crème. Its lavish architecture really exudes the royal grandeur of the royal family. Come and take in the aristocratic ambiance.
Wat Langka was founded as a destination of pilgrimage for Cambodian and Sri Lankan monks, as well as a refuge for the Holy Writings. During the Khmer Rouge regime, Langka Pagoda was employed as a storage facility and so managed to prevent total destruction.
Choeung Ek, about 17 kilometers south of Phnom Penh city center, is the location of a former orchard and mass burial of Khmer Rouge victims in Cambodia. It is the most well-known of the Killing Fields, which were used by the Khmer Rouge dictatorship to slaughter over one million people between 1975 and 1979.
During the regime of the Khmer Rouge from 1975 to 1979, at least 20,000 Cambodians were executed at the Killing Fields in Phnom Penh. People are brought in trucks and harshly beaten before being thrown into pits that are dug deep into the ground. Today, many dozens of mass graves are visible above ground and are yet to be excavated.
The 39-story, 183.8m skyscraper will be the city's highest structure, putting the new Vattanac Capital headquarters smack dab in the middle of a developing new commercial and financial center. The property is strategically located with good transportation links, located on the bustling Monivong Boulevard, a main North-South road through the capital, and East-West through Praeh Mohaksat Treiyani Kossamak. Vattanac Capital Tower, designed as an iconic monument with a strong Cambodian character, is bringing innovation to the city.
The Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument, which was built in the late 1970s, is a monument set in a wide reflecting pool that commemorates Cambodia and Vietnam's past cooperation. The monument is located in a famous park in the city and has sculptures of Vietnamese and Cambodian troops, as well as a lady and infant symbolizing Cambodian citizens, in the "Socialist realism" style created in the Soviet Union in the 1930s.
Central Market, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is known for its numerous stalls where visitors can buy different goods. It has everything ranging from food to clothing. Guests can find whatever they need at the market as they shop to their heart's content. The market is also known for its lively atmosphere that makes every visit pleasant.
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, also known as Tuol Sleng is a museum chronicling the Cambodian genocide. Located in the heart of Phnom Penh, the museum was a former high school that was used as a torture center by the Khmer Rouge. There are prison rooms, cabinets filled with human skulls, tools used for torture, rusting iron bedframes, photos of the victims and their stories, and other artifacts.
The Silver Pagoda was designed and built in the Cambodian architectural style during the reign of King Norodom. The pagoda was constructed in the same style as the Buddha pagoda in Thailand. The exhibitions surrounding the pagoda are adorned with paintings depicting Hindu and Khmer epic stories. In 1962, the Pagoda was transformed using traditional Cambodian architecture. It is the place where the King worshiped and practiced Buddhism.
The Statue of King Father Norodom Sihanouk, also called The Norodom Sihanouk Memorial is a monument depicting the "father king" of Cambodia, King Norodom Sihanouk. It is a bronze statue about 4.5 meters tall. It stands on a 27 meters high stupa and the pagoda of the memorial is decorated with golden leaves.
Wat Phnom, located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is a beautiful place where guests can learn more about the city's stunning architecture and scenery. It is a historical place as it is the first pagoda on-site and features four statues of different Buddha poses that guests can see and admire.
Evenings are always the best times to visit the Royal Palace of Cambodia. Situated on the banks of the Tonle Sap River, the palace consists of several structures, including pagodas, pavilions, royal stupas, and halls. Wander around the huge palace compound, king's living area, and royal gardens. Bask on the cool grass along the river banks, feed the birds, and enjoy snacks. At night the whole complex is illuminated with bright lights and looks stunning.
Sisowath Quay is a 3-kilometer long boulevard located along the side of the river lined up with luxury hotels, boutiques, bars, cafes, restaurants, and shops. It is considered to be the most bustling area in the city and is filled with local vendors selling all kinds of goods. The section in front of the palace is used for watching boat races during the Water Festival.
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