Phnom Penh sits at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers – a blend of French colonial architecture, Khmer temples, and a profoundly heavy 20th-century history. A vibrant street food culture thrives along the riverfront.
1.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–March — dry season; April–May +38 °C, June–September monsoon
Top sights & experiences
- 👑 Royal Palace & Silver Pagoda
- 🕯️ Tuol Sleng — Genocide Museum S-21
- 🏛️ Psar Thmei — Art Déco Market
- 🛕 Wat Phnom — City Foundation
- 🌅 Sisowath Quay — Riverfront
- 🥘 Khmer Cuisine — Fish Amok & Lok Lak
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