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Known as Chaul Chnam Thmey in the Khmer language, the Cambodian New Year lasts for three days, typically from April 13th to the 15th although it may fall on the 14th through 16th on occasion. This three day festival represents... more
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The opulent Royal Palace was built in the late 1860s and includes the grande Throne Hall which has been the coronation site for Khmer kings throughout the centuries along with the largest gilded cathedral in the country. Other... more
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Batstar said
… such as the Royal Palace, (the Heart of Corruption!) the National Museum and the Independence Monument, whilst we… continue reading »
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Cambodia’s Tonle Sap riverfront or Sisowath Quay is home to many international style bars and restaurants that are now located in restored 19th century colonial villas. Furthermore, the Tonle Sap Riverfront is the focus o... more
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Located south of the Royal Palace, Wat Preah Keo is home to two impressive17th century statues of Buddha, one made entirely of crystal and the other of gold encrusted with 10,000 diamonds. This opulent structure boasts a floor... more
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Since 1995, Sharky’s bar has been one of the main hotspots in Phom Penh’s nightlife. Considered to be one of the most well known bars in Southeast Asia, Sharky’s is a place where tourists, locals, and ex-pats... more
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Smasha said
… out to dinner to Sharky Bar a pub, where we enjoyed mexican food. Then we went… continue reading »
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A popular spot for Asian ex-patriots, the friendly pub has been around since the UN troops were set to assist in the government’s democratic transition. Much like ex-pat bars that could be found in Thailand or the Philipp... more
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Opened in 1920 by King Sisowath, the National Museum contains artifacts from all regions in Cambodia. Many of the Khmer artifacts have been plundered throughout Cambodia’s colonial history, but the National museum retains... more
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flyboy35 said
… really wanted to see it!). But we were able to walk to the National Museum from there, and we spent a… continue reading »
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Certainly one of the most enjoyable ways of supporting local charities in Phnom Penh is to go for a massage at one of the three Seeing Hands centers. In peaceful surroundings, you change into loose cotton pyjamas before putting... more
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Four Explore said
…>Deviating from the norm, we decided to experience a massage at the famous Seeing Hands Massage spot, where blind… continue reading »
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Capitol Tours organizes a range of tours and transport options for the budget traveler. Bus services to Ho Chi Minh City , Sihanoukville , and Siem Reap are competitively priced. Tours include a city sightseeing tour and day tr... more
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Ian and Magda said
… of Capitol Tours, the company we'd been travelling with and actually liked. He told us the drivers at Capitol… continue reading »
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This 20-metre tall, red-stone monument was erected by King Sihanouk's father, King Norodom Suramarit, who reigned as King from 1955 until his death in 1960. The monument was built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia's independence... more
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Batstar said
… such as the Royal Palace, (the Heart of Corruption!) the National Museum and the Independence Monument, whilst we… continue reading »
Phnom Penh Travel Experiences
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Good Morning Vietnam, Good Afternoon Cambodia
So today was Day 2 of the Mekong Delta tour finishing in Phnom Penh(Cambodia). After breakfast, we walked to the water and crammed onto a... Continue reading »
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Phnom Penh - a short visit
Took the early bus to Phnom Penh today - we were dishearted when a ropey old minibus came to pick us up and we squeezed into the last two... Continue reading »
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Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Fields of Death
Our last stop in Cambodia before entering Vietnam was Phnom Penh, and we travelled there by bus with a company called Capital Tours. We t... Continue reading »
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Phnom Penh
The Cambodian border crossing wasnt quite as painful as trying to get across from Thailand to Vietnam and this time the weather was absol... Continue reading »
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Where the Streets Have No Name
Day 27The morning started early, a rapid bowl of congee from our favourite vendor on the end of Rambuttri road before heading to the trav... Continue reading »
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Popular Phnom Penh Hotels
- InterContinental Phnom Penh
- Raffles Hotel Le Royal
- Raffles Hotel Le Royal
- Cambodiana
- Rory's Pub And Guesthouse
- Sunway Hotel Phnom Penh
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