Phnom Penh

Between 1975 and 1979, Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge regime orchestrated a devastating genocide, leading to the deaths of approximately 1.7 million people, or about 20% of the population. In Phnom Penh, […]

The Choeung Ek Genocidal Center, located just outside Phnom Penh, is the most well-known of the ‘killing fields’ where the Khmer Rouge executed over a million innocent Cambodians. A memorial […]

The Royal Palace, located in the heart of Phnom Penh, stands as a testament to Khmer architecture and a key historical site. Its gilded rooflines rise above meticulously maintained grounds, […]

Purposefully set in Phnom Penh’s bustling city center, the Phnom Penh Independence Monument, known as Vimean Ekareach in Khmer, rises 60 feet (20 meters) above the traffic. This lotus-shaped structure […]

Wat Phnom, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, has been a significant religious site since its original construction in 1373. The temple was rebuilt in […]

The Phnom Penh Russian Market, also known as Toul Tom Poung Market, earned its name from the Russian tourists who once frequented it. Located in the heart of Cambodia’s capital, […]

Wat Ounalom, a 15th-century religious complex near Phnom Penh’s Tonle Sap River, resonates with the sounds of prayers and chanting Buddhist monks. As the center of Cambodian Buddhism, the temple […]

Nestled within the grounds of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, the Silver Pagoda, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is a stunning Buddhist landmark. The pagoda’s […]

Phnom Penh Central Market, also known as Phsar Thmey, stands out with its distinctive art-deco dome in the heart of Cambodia’s capital. Built in the 1930s, this bustling market houses […]

Known by locals as Koh Dach, Cambodia’s Silk Island is a serene retreat upstream on the Mekong River, offering a peaceful respite from the bustling city of Phnom Penh. Here, […]

Nestled in the heart of Phnom Penh, Kandal Market, known as Psar Kandal in Khmer, is a bustling bazaar where locals gather to purchase fresh fish, meat, produce, and other […]

Erected in 1979, the Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument stands in Botum Park, at the heart of Phnom Penh’s bustling city center. This serene, gold-topped statue was built during the Vietnamese occupation, […]

The National Museum of Cambodia, located in Phnom Penh, houses one of the world’s largest collections of Khmer art, offering a deep dive into the country’s ancient history and distinctive […]

Sisowath Quay, a vibrant 1.9-mile (3-kilometer) waterfront strip along the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, is a bustling hub of tourist sites, shops, bars, and restaurants. This lively area […]

Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center, located near Phnom Penh, Cambodia, serves as a sanctuary for animals injured by poachers and other forms of mistreatment. Spanning a vast area, the center […]