Phnom Penh City Centre
Popular places to visit
Royal Palace
Befitting the home of Cambodia’s royalty, the glittering golden roofline of this palace dominates Phnom Penh’s skyline.
Central Market
Whether you’re looking for fresh food or a new watch, you can buy just about anything imaginable within the walls of Phnom Penh’s famous cross-shaped market.
Wat Phnom
Sitting atop what is considered the only hill in Phnom Penh, this eclectic Buddhist monastery features a fascinating array of shrines, stupas and ornate buildings.
Silver Pagoda
You can learn about the history of Phnom Penh with a stop at Silver Pagoda. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Independence Monument
Like a massive lotus blooming from Phnom Penh’s center, this monument is a touching tribute to the country’s independence and to the people who made it possible.
Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
When you walk through Phnom Penh’s Wat Botum Park, pause for a moment to investigate this soaring Communist monument.
Things to do
2 Days Private Guide Tour Phnom Penh Heritage
Classic Phnom Penh (join-tour)
4-Days Phnom Penh-Siem Reap Tours
Boat Trip - Koh Dach (Silk Island) & Preak Bang Kang
7 Days Private Tour: Phnom Penh, Kompung Thom and Siem Reap
Private 18-Day Explore Cambodia Angkor Temple Seaside Small Group
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Other neighbourhoods around Phnom Penh City Centre
Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir
Though Sangkat Phsar Thmei Ti Pir may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Central Market and Wat Phnom.
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Central Market and Wat Phnom.
Prampir Makara
Prampir Makara is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Olympic Stadium and Orussey Market.
Khan 7 Makara
While visiting Khan 7 Makara, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and Orussey Market.
Daun Penh
The fantastic nightlife and stunning river views are just a few highlights of Daun Penh. Make a stop by National Museum of Cambodia or Central Market while you're exploring the area.
Sangkat Veal Vong
While visiting Sangkat Veal Vong, you might make a stop by sights like Olympic Stadium and City Mall.
- Central Market
- Olympic Stadium
- Independence Monument
- Cambodia-Vietnam Friendship Monument
- Orussey Market
- Sorya Shopping Center
- Kandal Market
- Eden Garden Mall
- Phnom Penh Night Market
- Tuol Tom Pong Market
- ÆON Mall Mean Chey
- Chroy Changvar Bridge
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
- Samdach Hun Sen Park
- Wat Ounalom
- Mekong
- Riverfront Park